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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce)

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My wife has demanded a separation.

In a separation which is chosen by the wife, the husband is not obliged to maintain her. The father remains the guardian of the children. It is his right to have access to the…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 06, p.5

The proposal of a boy was accepted.

It is Waajib to inform the girl's parents of the development. Deception is haraam. In fact, the marriage could be annulled on the demand of the wife on the basis of deception.

The Majlis Vol 25 No 08, p.5

The boy and the girl are in different cities.

Marriage over the phone is not valid. A simple way is to appoint someone to be the girl's representative. She may instruct someone over the phone to have her Nikah performed to a…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 08, p.5

A man uttered Talaaq thrice to his wife.

According to the Shariah, if the wife has certitude of the fact that her husband had uttered Talaaq thrice, then she should accept it as such regardless of what the Muftis say or…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 08, p.9