Marriage

Bismihi ta'ala

The fiqhi ruling for this is the same for any wali amr, and she would need the consent of her father, whether he is Muslim or not. This is in the case that she has not been married before and is not completely independent in everything she does (balighah/rashidah). 

And Allah knows best. 

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, a brother's ex-wife's nephew is a non-mahram and she can marry him as long as all the other conditions and requirements are met. 

Of course, it would be a good idea to consult with her brother, and other family members to see firstly whether he is a good suitor, being religious and having high moral standards, and secondly if the issues they had that made their marriage fall apart will affect her relationship with the brother's ex-wife's nephew.  

With prayers for your success. 

Bismihi ta'ala

If you are asking whether the second marriage contract will be legitimate, then the answer is yes, it will be legitimate, but if you are asking whether this is the right thing to do or not, clearly it is going to be the wrong thing. 

Let's say this man's first marriage isn't going as planned and there are problems, then he has a responsibility to fix these problems and try to amend his relationship. 

If his wife is giving him hardship, and nobody is able to solve their issues, then if they are beyond any salvation as far as the marriage is concerned, they should part ways and divorce. This would be better than living toxically together, probably leading to neglect, or even abuse. 

If the husband has no major issues, and just wants to be with another woman, he must remember his moral obligations and try to control his animalistic lustful desires. As Muslims we are taught to discipline ourselves, and not pursue worldly lusts without any consideration of anything. 

The wife also has feelings and needs, and if he does wrong her in these ways he will be oppressing her, and we know that punishment for oppression is very severe. 

With prayers for your success. 

Bismihi ta'ala

In regards to marriage and having a befitting suitor proposing to you, this is something that will hopefully happen in the right time and by the right person. All you need to do is keep with your dua, positivity, patience and good principles and standards. 

We have so many ahadith that condemn people who go after looks in marriage, or wealth. You do not want a shallow person who's understanding of life is just outer appearance of people. If you have high akhlaq and you are a person of values and you are religious, then they are missing out, not you. 

As for your family members, I am sure they are not serious with these comments, and you should not take things to heart. Do not let sarcasm or negative comments affect you or get under your skin. Brush them off, and smile or laugh back. The less you react to their comments, the less they will say these kind of things that could hurt you. 

Try speaking to somebody you trust, who could also have a serious conversation with your family about these comments. 

In shaa Allah my fellow colleagues will also have some advice for you as well. 

With prayers for your success. 

Bismihi ta'ala

In an Islamic marriage contract, it is necessary to stipulate a nuptial gift, or what we call sidāq or mahr, and it can be anything that has a value, like teaching to recite Quran, or a copy of a Quran, etc. 

There are many benefits of having such a mahr and not demanding high mahr. There is a statement from the holy Prophet (s.a.w.) that says the best of the women of my ummah is she with the less mahr.

Mahr is not a sign of love, or a security bond, but only a gesture and token of truthfullness, and anything spiritual will of course carry many benefits in this dunya and in akhirah.

With prayers for your success.