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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce)

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Does a separation of many years invalidate the Nikah?

Even a separation of a lifetime does not invalidate the Nikah. The Nikah remains valid and the wife will inherit in her husband's estate even if she commits adultery. A man should…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 12, p.5

A non-Muslim woman embraced Islam.

It is not proper to refuse performing the man's Nikah. It is not necessary for the kaafir husband to divorce his wife who has embraced Islam. With her embracing Islam, her marriage…

The Majlis Vol 27 No 01, p.3

Does a separation of many years invalidate the Nikah?

Even a separation of a lifetime does not invalidate the Nikah. The Nikah remains valid and the wife will inherit in her husband's estate even if she commits adultery. A man should…

The Majlis Vol 27 No 01, p.4

The court in Karachi has issued a decree of khula.

A secular court cannot dissolve a Nikah. Furthermore, khulah is an agreement between the husband and wife. It cannot be imposed on any of the parties by even a valid Islamic court.…

The Majlis Vol 27 No 01, p.7