Marriage

Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children (if any), and between them and their in-laws. It is nearly a cultural universal, but the definition of marriage varies between cultures and religions, and over time.

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Father . Marriage . Grandparents

If both my father and grandfather have passed away, who can be my Wali for my marriage?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

If your father and your paternal grandfather have passed away, the person who decides your marriage is yourself if you are an understanding and mature person. It is good to consult your mother and your family’s elders but it is not obligatory though causing harm or disrespect to your mother is not allowed.

‘Wassalam.

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Man . Sunni . Woman . Mother . Sunni-Shi'a . Marriage

Is it permissible for me, a Shia man, to marry a Sunni woman when my mother disagrees?

Shia man is allowed to marry a Muslim woman from any Muslim sect as far as such marriage will not harm his faith and religious practice. If your mother is disagreeing, then you need to do everything you can to convince her and make agree without forcing her. You should never cause anything which hurts the respect or the feeling of your parents.

'Wassalam.

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Marriage . Family . Eid al-Fitr

Is it permissible to have a marriage between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, particularly if it is the first marriage in the family, such as the marriage of the eldest son or daughter?

Yes it is permissible.

‘Wassalam.

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Wedding . Marriage . Safar

Did I make the correct decision by not meeting my non-Muslim friend after her wedding in the month of Safar, considering that she was a newlywed and the month of Safar is considered inauspicious?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

There would have been no harm in you congratulating her for her wedding, even though you are in the sacred mourning month of Safar. It is not haram to have done so, as long as you are not intentionally violating the sanctity of the month by engaging in celebrating behaviour, and meeting and congratulating her would not have been such.

And Allah knows best

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Girl . Marja' . Marriage

Which Marjas permit a mature (Rashida) girl to marry without permission from her guardians?

Bismihi ta'ala

In general our esteemed Maraji' permit a female who meets the shar'i requirement of being a balighah rashidah, to marry without a need of a guardian's consent, as long as the condition of her being so is correctly defined and understood.

It is not just a matter of maturity, but that she has absolute independence in her affairs, not just financial, but social as well. And that she is completely consciously aware of what is good and what is bad for her, and is competent in her decision making.

And Allah knows best

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Repentance (Tawbah) . Du'a (Supplication) . Marriage

What supplication can I recite to seek forgiveness and save my marriage, considering that I am now regular in performing Salah?

1 Fulfilling and performing all the obligatory duties on time. Like prayers fasting khums Zakat Hajj etc.

2 Compensating the missed obligatories of the past.

3 Returning back the rights of others and seeking forgiveness from everyone who has been wronged or harmed by us wether intentionally or unintentionally.

4 Performing the night prayer Salat Al Layl ( Namaz e Shab) as it has got a great benefit in purifying the heart and omitting the sins.

5 Repeating " ASTAGHFIRULLAH'' or ASTAGHFIRULLAH Rabbi wa ATOOBU Ilayih. Especially at night and more especially in the state of sajdah.

6 Seeking the supplication of your parents for your forgiveness, even if they are dead, by visiting their graves and praying there.

7 Reciting Ziyarat Ashura every day.

8 Repeating Salawaat as many times as possible.

9 Praying for the forgiveness for you and all the believers who are dead or alive, including believers who have harmed you.

10 Reciting Sura Al Qadr while performing Wudu, as the Hadeeth states that it is a great way to get our sins forgiven.

11 Arranging, helping and attending Majaalis of Ahlulbayt AS and weeping for their tragedies that they suffered.

12 Paying charity for the sake of Allah on behalf of Ahlulbayt AS.

13 Reciting the Munajaat of Al Sahifa Al Sajjadiya, Munajaat al Mustagfireen.

14 Reciting Sura Tawheed after every Salah.

These are few acts to gain forgiveness and there are many more.

Wassalam

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Mother . Conversion to Islam . Christianity . Marriage

I am a revert planning to marry my non-Muslim soon-to-be husband next month. My mother is blackmailing me and I feel guilty for not fully adhering to Islam. Do I have any options in this situation?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 2 years ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

If you are a Muslim female, it isn't permitted to marry a non-Muslim man. Such a marriage wouldn't be valid. You should find a way to not listen to your mother if she is the one trying to force you to marry a non-Muslim.

May Allah grant you success

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Father . Sin . Marriage . Sayyid

Is the Nikah of a girl invalid if she marries without her father's permission to avoid committing a sin, even though her father did not approve of her marrying a pious non-Syed boy?

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

If her father prevented her from marrying a suitable believing man for no valid reason, his authority drops and she may marry without his permission. The father rejecting the boy for not 'being a sayed' isn't a valid reason. This practice is usually found in the indo-pak region and is due to Hindu caste system influence. All scholars permit marriage between sayed and non Sayeds.

May Allah grant you success

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Muslims . Kitab . Marriage . Ahl al-Bayt

Are Muslims allowed to marry the people of the book (Ahlul Kitab)?

Bismihi ta'ala

There are difference of opinion among our esteemed jurists, so this is something you will need to specifically find out what the fatwa is of your Marja' Taqleed.

I would add that for us Muslims, compatibility is extremely important, not just in life ambitions, or personal preferences or feelings, but in lifestyle and ideology. For example, if you are a Muslim, you would like to have an Islamic environment in your household, and create a spiritual atmosphere, with correct divine direction, under Allah ta'ala. If you are a follower of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.), you want your family members, and your children to live and breath the Imams as, and follow their lifestyle and represent them.

This can only happen if there is synchronisation in belief and ideology as well.

With prayers for your sucess.

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Girl . Sunni . Mother . Sunni-Shi'a . Marriage

Is it permissible for a Shia girl, who has converted from Sunni Islam, to marry a Sunni boy solely for the sake of her mother's happiness, despite her awareness of the truth of her belief?

Marriage between Muslims from any Islamic sect is permissible in principle, but if you know that this marriage can harm your faith or religious practice, then you should avoid it because saving your faith and religious practice is more important than marriage. Your mother's happiness can not be through endangering your future. You should explain to her in suitable and polite way your situation and never allow such forced marriage if you feel that it can harm your faith or religious practice.

'Wassalam.

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Divorce . Marriage . Sexual . Iddah

I had only completed the Nikah and am now getting a divorce after having sexual relations with contraception. Do I still need to observe the Iddah period?

Yes. Iddah of Talaq is must even if the sexual relation was with contraception. Your Iddah after Talaq will be three menstrual periods.

'Wassalam.

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Uncle . Wife . Marriage

Is it allowed for a man to marry his aunt, maternal uncle's wife, after the death of his uncle?

Bismhi ta'ala,

She is not considered as a mahram, so yes, it would be permissible to marry her, after divorce or death of uncle.

And Allah knows best.

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