Court-Facilitated Injustice: The Islamic Stance on Alimony
Introduction Islam obligates a husband to financially support his wife during their marriage and, in the case of divorce, during her ʿidda (waiting period prior to remarriage). However, the question arises as to the husband’s obligation and the wife’s rights post-ʿidda, especially when the woman may not have another financial support …
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From the beginning, we tell young girls they can do anything they want to do, they can be anyone they want to be. They are given access to great education, encouraged to further their studies and attain higher degrees. We push them to push themselves, to break boundaries, to …
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Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who remains silent will be saved (from falling into problems).” (Sunan Tirmizi #2501) The human tongue is an organ which may be small in size, but it has the potential to carry out …
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Sulaimaan bin Yasaar (rahimahullah) was an outstanding jurist and a famous scholar of Madeenah Munawwarah. He had the honour of benefiting from many illustrious Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum). Initially, he was the slave of Sayyidah Maimoonah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the respected wife of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). However, he later purchased his …
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Nasihah (Advice): Sin of separating parents from their children Sayyiduna Abu Ayyub radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever separates a mother from her child, Allah will separate him from his loved ones on the Day of Resurrection.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ______________________________ Question and Answer: …
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