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If Men Followed Proper Islamic Guidelines on Divorce, Fewer Women Would Be Divorced Question: I had a dispute with one wife and the other wife said she would contact that wife's father and brothers to ask them to discipline her and prevent her from certain matters. I felt that she was trying to create problems, which made me angry. In response, I forbade her from speaking to unrelated men over the phone. Out of a…

Divorce Pronounced in a Moment of Anger Question: He says that his first wife was staying with her family due to her defiance. I asked her to return home, but she refused. Meanwhile, the second wife was at her brother's house. I contacted her by phone and asked her to return, but she also refused, saying she would not come back unless the first wife returned as well. The conversation became lengthy, and tensions…

What rights does a disobedient wife lose? Sheikh ’Abdulhameed Az-Zu’kari ḥafidhahullāh said: "She has no rights—none whatsoever—until she repents to Allāh for her disobedience. However, her guardians, such as her father and family, are responsible for providing for her so that she is not left destitute. As for her husband, she has no rights over him. If he has multiple wives, she is not entitled to a share of…

Islamic remedy for a defiant wife Sheikh ’Abdulhameed Az-Zu’kari ḥafidahullāh said: The Islamic remedy [for a defiant wife] consists of several measures: 1. Choosing a righteous wife (i.e. Marrying another wife). 2. Being decisive in situations that require it. 3. Seeking knowledge – Both spouses should acquire religious knowledge to learn proper manners and conduct. If travelling to seek knowledge is not…

Imam Sufyan Ath-Thawri, may Allāh have mercy on him, said: "Whoever marries has embarked upon the sea." [Tadhkirat As-Sāmi’, p. 36] He, may Allāh have mercy on him, compared marriage to the sea because, just like the sea, it does not remain constant; one must endure all the hardships it brings.

Is striking one's wife a lawful form of discipline? If admonition and shunning do not prove effective, it is permissible for a husband to strike his wife, as Allāh ﷻ said: ﴿وَٱلَّـٰتِی تَخَافُونَ نُشُوزَهُنَّ فَعِظُوهُنَّ وَٱهۡجُرُوهُنَّ فِی ٱلۡمَضَاجِعِ وَٱضۡرِبُوهُنَّ﴾ "But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them…

Is it permissible for a wife to shun her husband as a disciplinary measure? If she believes that it will effectively deter him from mistreating her and she is confident that it will not lead to greater harms or further discord, then it is permissible for her to shun him. Sheikh Ibn ’Uthaymin (may Allāh have mercy on him) commented in his explanation of Riyad As-Salihin (5/164): "If he neglects his duties and does…

Resolving Marital Problems Through Shunning Shunning (الهجر) is a legitimate form of discipline. However, it is only prescribed when advice and admonition have proven ineffective, as Allāh, the Almighty, says: ﴿وَاللَّاتِي تَخَافُونَ نُشُوزَهُنَّ فَعِظُوهُنَّ وَاهْجُرُوهُنَّ فِي الْمَضَاجِعِ﴾ "And those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and shun them in bed..." Also, know that boycotting has its…

Intimacy Rights: What is the Mandatory Frequency? Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allāh have mercy on him) was asked: If a man refrains from having relations with his wife for a month or two, is there any sin upon him? And is the husband required to fulfill this obligation? He answered: «يجب على الرجل أن يطأ زوجته بالمعروف، وهو من أوكد حقها عليه، أعظم من إطعامها، والوطء الواجب، قيل: إنه واجب في كل أربعة أشهر…

Sisters' Gatherings with a Possibly Homosexual Attendee Question: I have been invited somewhere where another sister I know will also be attending. In the past I have been informed that this sister is bisexual/desired women. I was informed of this by mutual non Muslim acquaintances. I have no proof other than what I've been told, nor have I seen anything happen. The sister is Muslim and she is now married to a man.…

Observing Modesty Around Male Maḥrams, Especially in Cases of Potential Fitnah Question: This is a message received from Northern Yemen, sent by our sister (M. A. S.), who has several questions. In her first question, she asks: "Is it permissible for a woman to wear a short or thin garment in the presence of her maḥram relatives?" Sheikh Ibn Bāz raḥimahullāh responded: It is not appropriate for her to do so. She…

Resolving Marital Problems Through Sincere Advice It is well known that marital life comes with its challenges, disagreements, and conflicts. However, a strong partnership is one where both spouses can navigate these difficulties and find effective solutions to maintain harmony. One of the first and most effective methods in resolving marital problems is through exchanging sincere advice and guidance. Allāh ﷻ…

Resolving Marital Problems Through Strengthening One's Relationship with Allāh Rather than engaging in the blame game and falling into a cycle of tit for tat, focus on strengthening your relationship with Allāh, as this is one of the most effective ways to improve your relationship with your husband. Allāh ﷻ say: ﴿وَمَن یَتَّقِ ٱللهَ یَجۡعَل لَّهُۥ مَخۡرَجࣰا (2) وَیَرۡزُقۡهُ مِنۡ حَیۡثُ لَا یَحۡتَسِبُۚ وَمَن…

Entitlement to Mahr in Cases of Divorce: When It Involves Umrah or Education Question: My mother-in-law got married as a second wife, with the agreed Mahr being an ’Umrah trip. However, a few weeks later, due to irreconcilable differences, a divorce was issued. If the divorce is finalised, what would she be entitled to in terms of Mahr? Sheikh ’Abdulkhāliq Al-’Imād ḥafidhahullāh: May Allāh bless you. If he…

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I came across the faa'idah (benefit) that was posted earlier, and I pray that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala increases you all in goodness and grants barakah in everything you are doing. I truly admire the channel and benefit greatly from it, alhamdulillah. However, I wanted to offer some clarity regarding the topic discussed. I feel it’s important to clarify that such matters should be limited to ibadaat (acts of…

SUBJECTIVE: You may perceive something as harsh and severe due to your personal reasons, while others might see it as an expression of gentleness, kindness, wisdom, and protective jealousy for the truth. The key consideration here is adherence to the truth. If what is mentioned is the truth, whatever you perceive as severity and harshness will not render it false. And if what is mentioned is false, no amount of…

While personal preferences are not inherently sinful, they should not be pursued to the point where one becomes fixated on them or excludes potential spouses based on these minor characteristics. It is crucial to maintain a balanced approach and remember that the ultimate goal is to find a spouse who will be a good companion in both this life and the Hereafter, with piety and good character being the most important…

Regulating Childbirth to Ensure Proper Islamic Upbringing Sheikh Ibn Baz (may Allāh have mercy on him) stated: "If a woman has many children and finds it difficult to raise them according to Islamic principles due to their large number, there is no objection to using means to regulate pregnancy for this significant purpose, provided that such regulation does not harm her or her children. This is similar to how…

Avoiding Pregnancy Due to Fear of Having Disabled Children The scholars of the Permanent Committee for Fatwa stated: «ولا يجوز منع الإنجاب خوفاً من الإعاقة، بل يجب التوكل على الله سبحانه، وإحسان الظن به» "It is not permissible to prevent childbirth out of fear of disability (i.e., fearing that the child may be born with a disability). Rather, one must place their trust in Allāh, the Almighty, and maintain…

Terminating a Pregnancy When the Mother's Life Is at Risk If the pregnancy poses a confirmed risk to the mother’s life, is it permissible to terminate the pregnancy in this case? Contemporary scholars have differed on this matter, presenting two main opinions: First Opinion: Prohibition of Termination Regardless of Risk This view holds that it is impermissible to terminate the pregnancy even if the mother’s life…

Terminating a Fetus with Congenital Deformities This is a contemporary issue because modern medical advancements have made it possible to detect fetal deformities through imaging techniques. Doctors can now ascertain whether a fetus will be born with physical deformities. This raises the question: if a fetus is found to be deformed and is expected to be a burden on its family if born, is it permissible to terminate…

True Sisterhood Sheikh Ibn Baz, may Allāh have mercy on him, said [edited (1)]: "Your sister is the one who advises you, reminds you, and guides you. She is not your sister who is heedless of you, turns away from you, and abandons you. Rather, your true sister is the one who sincerely advises you, admonishes you, and reminds you of Allāh. She calls you to Allāh, clarifies the path of salvation so you may follow…