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I am from Gambia.

Gambians are followers of the Maaliki Math-hab. According to the Maaliki Math-hab, the Nikah cannot be performed before delivery of the baby.

The Majlis Vol 28 No 08, p.9

How does the new marriage law affect our Nikahs?

The new marriage law of Taaghoot has no affect on our Nikahs. The law merely aids murtaddah women to usurp money from their exhusbands. The courts of Taaghoot will assist the…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 08, p.9

My husband issued three Talaaqs to me.

In the circumstances explained by you it is permissible, in fact necessary, to move out from the marital home and live with your parents.

The Majlis Vol 28 No 08, p.10

I am the Imaam of a Musjid.

Understand well that being employed does not absolve you of your duty to Allah Ta‟ala. Your first allegiance is to Allah Ta‟ala. It is haraam to obey any person, even parents, if…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 08, p.11

A large amount was fixed as Mahr.

Half the fixed amount is Waajib if Talaaq is issued before consummation. Consummation in the context is not restricted to actual sexual relations. Mere privacy with the woman is…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 09, p.9

One Talaaq Baa-in was given.

Talaaq Baa-in immediately ends the Nikah. If the now ex -wife consents, a new Nikah may be performed. Without her consent, she cannot be compelled.

The Majlis Vol 28 No 09, p.9

The divorced woman did not stay in the Iddat home.

It is Waajib for the woman to remain at home during her Iddat. Nevertheless, if she did not observe the rules of Iddat, then whilst she is guilty of a major sin, her Nikah will be…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 09, p.24

Is it permissible to marry one‟s first cousin?

Marrying first cousins is permissible. SILAH RAHMI Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that Silah Rahmi (kindness to family members) is To be kind to unkind family…

The Majlis Vol 28 No 09, p.24

Please advise!

ssalaamualaikum -An incident recently occurred in a family where whilst the husband was at work, the family of the wife came and snatched the wife and children (both under 2) away…

The Majlis Q&A, 2025-01-20