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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Woman . Children . Marriage . Life . Hadith

I have fertility problems, and I have come across Hadiths stating that a woman who cannot bear children is considered less valuable in marriage. Some hadiths also suggest that not having children implies a life not fully lived. Are these authentic?

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 3 years ago

Allah (SWT) Says in Quran: He (Allah) Renders barren whom He Wants).(Sura Al-Shura, Verse 50). It is the Decision and Wisdom of Allah who should be barren and sterile. No blame at all on the person who was created by Allah as barren or sterile. Marriage which aims having children needs a fertile wife, and that is the reason of the narrations. No doubt that Allah (SWT) Makes some of His creatures as sterile for reason in their favor even if they don't know it but it is definitely in their favor. It can be avoiding them a harm which can happen if they had children or any other serious reason.

'Wassalam.

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Man . Marriage

Should a Muslim man get married even though he is not yet financially stable?

Yes. Muslim should get married whenever he feels the need for marriage and it becomes necessary for him to get married when he feels that he might fall into sinful acts if he does not get married. Financial situation should never prevent or delay marriage as Allah (SWT) Promised to bestow His bounties and grant more sustenances to married persons then unmarried. The Prophetic statement says: He who avoids marrying because of fear of poverty, has under estimated the generosity of Allah. Hadeeth says: Get married , you will get more sustenance as marriage itself brings Barakah (Blessings in income).

Wassalam.

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Marriage . Du'a (Supplication)

I am a sister trying to get married for the sake of Allah, doing some Duas and A'maal. Which authentic ones would you recommend? And is it ok if I have a certain brother from the mosque in mind?

Keep on reciting this Quranic verse (إنَّ هذا لَرِزقُنا ما لَهُ مِن نَفاد

INNA HAATHA LA RIZQONA MAA LAHO MIN NAFAAD.(Sura 38, Verse 54.)

You can write this verse and carry it with you.

Wassalam.

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Wife . Parents . Marriage . Silat al-Rahm

My wife dislikes my parents due to the problems they caused in our marriage and she is demanding from me to cut ties with my parents. Is it allowed in Islam?

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 3 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

It is very unfortunate that your wife is holding onto a grudge, especially towards her parent-in-laws, which is not good and will affect her relationship with you as well. Whatever happened, and if they were right or wrong, both sides should think greater than that and focus on building good ties with each other.

Her demanding you to cut ties is also very unethical and haram as well, and you must not accomodate to that as well.
She must learn to forgive and forget, and respect elders, and forcing someone to cut ties with parents is gravely wrong and a major sin.

And Allah knows best.

Wife . Parents . Marriage . Silat al-Rahm

My wife dislikes my parents due to the problems they caused in our marriage and she is demanding from me to cut ties with my parents. Is it allowed in Islam?

It is absolutely forbidden in Islam to cut ties with your parents and this sin is one of the most dangerous major sins which has disastrous results in this life and hereafter. Never listen to any one who tell you to be away from your parents because this is what Shaitan wants you to do in order to be with Shaitan against Allah and against your parents. Whatever your parents did or still do which you don't like, you must be very nice to them even if they were unbelievers.

Wassalam.

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Daughter . Sermon . Marriage . Nahj al-Balagha . `Uthman b. `Affan

Did the caliph Usman really marry a daughter of the Prophet (PBUH) as mentioned in Sermon 164 of Nahj al-Balagha?

Bismihi ta'ala

The expression used in this khutbah is:

وَقَدْ نِلْتَ مَنْ صَهْرِهِ مَا لَمْ يَنَالاَ

and you also hold relationship to him by marriage which they do not hold.

There are different views regarding this, but what can most certainly be said is that the Prophet (s.a.w.) only had one living child, Seyyidah Fatimah al-Zahraa (a.s.).

As for what this is referring to, the view is that 'Uthman was married to Ruqayah and Um Kulthum, the adopted or step-daughters of the Prophet (s.a.w.). The reason why I say adopted or step-daughters is that there is a strong view that Seyidah Khadijah (a.s.) was not married before the Prophet (s.a.w.), nor did she have any children. It is said they are the daughters of Seyidah Khadijah's sister Halah.

Anyway, there are different opinions regarding this, and for further reading, please visit this link [Arabic]:

https://hawzah.net/ar/Question/View/61641/%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%B2%D9%8...

And Allah knows best.

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Divorce . Husband . Wife . Law . Marriage

Does giving a British divorce by a husband, who has no intention to break up, nullify the Nikah when the sole reason for giving it is to bring a second wife to the UK, which is otherwise not allowed by UK law unless a divorce is given to the first wife?

Bismihi ta'ala

No, a civil divorce does not take the place of a shar'i divorce.

What this husband must do is find out if his violation of law of the land is sinful and haram.

But nonetheless, it will not affect the shar'i legitimacy of the marriage, and they would still be husband and wife from a shar'i perspective.

And Allah knows best.

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Islam . Marriage . Conversion to Islam

How should I proceed with marrying my girlfriend who converted to Islam after becoming pregnant with my child? Is there any rule that I have to wait for 3 months to ensure purity?

Bismihi ta'ala

All you need to do is recite the Nikah ceremony, and there is no need to wait for a three month period.

If you have a temporary contract between you and her, you must nullify that first, by freeing her for the remaining period. Then you do the permanent Islamic marriage contract with her.

And Allah knows best.

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Sadaqa (Charity) . Sexual . Marriage . Pregnancy

What exactly is Qamar dar Aqrab and how is it determined? Is there a negative implication for the child if conception occurs during that time? Can it be averted by giving Sadaqa if one has marital relationship that night with intention of conception?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 3 years ago

Qamar dar Aqrab refers to the moon being in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio which happens 2-3 days per month (in that the moon circulates through all the zodiacal signs in one lunar month) and can be determined via astronomical software or eyeballs.

Historically, in a number of cultures, this has been considered an unfavourable time, which is probably why it appears in our heritage. There are some narrations on not marrying or starting a journey at this time, but they are not considered strong.

Some people choose to avoid scheduling marriages at this time, and that is fine. It is also fine not to pay attention to it at all. People vary in their belief in these things.

However, it is good not to get too caught up in these things, e.g. if someone gets married at this time, it doesn't mean that it will be a disaster. Sometimes if we feel that something has a bad "omen", it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy because then we subconsciously do things to make it go badly, and that isn't healthy at all!

If something happens by accident (for instance, conception), there is no need to worry. Allah knows best what He creates and when, and He has his wisdom for it, especially when it comes to bringing life into this world, which is in His hands.

Of course, it doesn't hurt to give sadaqa a few times if you are concerned, but it isn't necessary. Don't overburden yourself with it by making it a requirement!

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Man . Woman . Divorce . Marriage

If a married man and a married woman start to like each other, is it permissible for them to divorce their current spouses and marry each other?

Married man and married woman are not allowed to do any thing or speak any word which can initiate an intimate feeling between them. Divorce is the most disliked allowed act by Allah. Married woman must protect herself from anything which can lead her to Haraam. Married man must also be careful that anything or word with a married woman is very dangerous and can lead to hellfire.

Wassalam.

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Marriage . Catholic . Christianity

Is it permissible to attend the marriage of a friend in a Catholic Church according to Islamic teachings? Can you provide a source for this?

If the function is just a social function with out religious acts, then you can attend marriage function of non Muslim, but if the function is a religious function,then Muslim is not permitted to attend any non Islamic religious function.

Wassalam.

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Houris . Marriage . Paradise

Do Houris in Jannah marry us without knowing us, without having the right to choose their husband, and like programmed robots? Is it possible to not marry in Jannah and be alone, or is marriage mandatory for everyone?

Houris will fully know the persons with whom they will get married. They will be according to the best wishes of the person they will get married to. The marriage will provide the best of mental and physical happiness of the believer.

Paradise is full of whatever the believer wishes and nothing will be imposed on them. Allah Says in Quran (And (Paradise) has whatever they wish).

Wassalam.

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