Question: There is a message going around that a wife does not have to cook. A husband must provide three times cooked food for the family. Is this the ideal we ought to be living by? Any examples from the life of Rasulullah Sallahu alaihi wasalam and the Sahabah would …
Read More »Finding the perfect spouse
Question: I want to get married but I really hope I get the best person in the world. Please advise me how to find the right one? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Every young adult experiences a time in …
Read More »Homosexuality, Arranged Marriage, and Moral Dilemma
Nasihah (Advice): Disclosing flaws that may hinder a marriage when consulted Sayyidah Fathimah bint Qays Radiyallahu Anha narrates, “I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said to him: Muawiyah and Abul-Jahm sent me a proposal of marriage.” Rasullullah (ﷺ) replied, “Muawiyah is destitute and he has no wealth, and …
Read More »Getting Married In Shawwaal
https://hadithanswers.com/getting-married-in-shawwal/ Question Can we say it is recommended to get married in Shawwal because of the narration of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) got married to her in Shawwal, or it was just coincidence? Answer As Muslims, we believe nothing was a coincidence in the life …
Read More »Performing Nikah during the Iddah period
Nasihah (Advice): Only request a Talaaq for a valid reason Sayyiduna Thawbaan Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “Any woman who asks her husband for a divorce without a valid reason, the fragrance of Paradise becomes forbidden for her.” (Sunan Abi Dawud) ______________________________ Question and Answer: …
Read More »Can a person be gay and Muslim?
Nasihah (Advice): The accursed act of homosexuality Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhuma reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, ‘…Allah’s curse be upon those who commit the action of the people of Lut.’ (Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam repeated this curse thrice) [Sahih Ibn Hibban] ______________________________ Question …
Read More »Financial Responsibility during a Separation
Nasihah (Advice): The Best of Men Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiyallahu anhuma reported that Rasulullah Sallahu Alaihi Wa sallam said, “The best of you is the one who is best to his wife, and I am the best of you to my wives.” (Sunan Tirmidhi) _____________________________________ Question and …
Read More »Is a Muslim man allowed to marry a christian/jewish woman?
Question: I wanted to find out if a Muslim man is allowed to marry a Christian/jewish woman? Answer: In our current climate, marrying a christian/jewish woman is considered to be impermissible and sinful. The reason why such a marriage is considered to be sinful and impermissible is …
Read More »Concealing Mental illness from a Potential Spouse
Nasihah (Advice): Fulfil your Trusts Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Fulfil the trust of those to whom they are due, and do not be treacherous to the one who betrays you.” (Sunan Tirmidhi) _______________________ Question and Answer: A relative of …
Read More »Appointing a Wakeel for Nikah in the absence of a Wali
Nasihah (Advice): Spouses helping each other pray at night Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “May Allah have mercy on a man who stands at night to pray and wakes his wife to pray. If she refuses, he sprinkles water on her face. May Allah …
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