Marriage

Nabi Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “The most detested of that which is permissible by Almighty Allah is divorce” (Reported by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah).   Nabi Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “Iblis places his throne upon the water, he then sends his cronies (to cause dissension); the nearer to him …

The alarming explosion of the incidents of Talaaq in our present times is a cause for great concern. The mention of the word Talaaq which was at one time taboo in our communities has now become such a common and cheap word that in some marriages every argument features this …

The Western Whirlwind of Destruction has been constantly blowing across the developing world for decades and undermining the morals of the Youth. Of more recent times it has found new victims in young Muslim men and women who appear to be voluntarily stepping into its evil path. And whilst this …

Many newly married brides seem to have their hopes dashed after they enter into the contract of marriage. Once the honeymoon is over, suddenly things are not so rosy any more, and the reality of married life seems to be a far cry from the Haraam movies which many have …

Be contented with whatever you receive for this will give you peace. Be obedient to your husband and pay heed to whatever he says for this will bring you the Mercy of Allah. He must not see in you untidiness nor carelessness and remember that water has the best fragrance …

Islam is a complete code of life which is the single formula that will bring us bliss and joy in this world and the eternal life of the hereafter. It is the system designed by our creator, Allah Ta’aala Who alone has complete and perfect knowledge of the intricacies of …

 Marriage of Children As soon as the children cross the age of childhood and reach adolescence, the parent’s responsibilities and anxieties take a new turn. The parents of fully grown up sons start dreaming of a house full of happiness, as their sons will bring in daughters-in-law; and, in the …

Incest, in whatever form, is a very grave and detrimental sin in the viewpoint of the Shari’ah. Not only does this heinous act result in great punishment in the hereafter, but in the very world it sets off a frightening chain reaction. Consider the following Sharee ruling: Should a man …

How entangled people are in age-old traditions and self-made norms and regulations is reflected, even in the modern era, in the innumerable domestic disputes, for whose Islamic solutions people usually contact me. It isn’t only their retrogressive attitude that is a matter of concern, but their being ignorant of the …

Have you ever pondered over the Khutbah which the Imaam recited to you before you enthusiastically uttered ‘Nakahtuhaa Wa Qabiltuhaa Wa Tazawwajtuhaa?’ Let me help you and shed some light over this contract which you have made yourself party to, that is ‘The Nikah Contract’. The Imaam recited to you …