- Is it obligatory to provide non-essential luxuries for children?Something that Islam urges people to do is show kindness to relatives and be generous to one’s children, according to what one can afford. The refusal of some parents to provide non-essential luxuries may be justified, so it should not be a reason for the children to complain, because that is usually done in their best interests, immediate or long-term.12
- Is a Stepfather a Mahram?A man is regarded as a Mahram of the daughters of a woman whom he marries if he consummates the marriage; it becomes permissible for them not to observe Hijab in front of him. With regard to the rights and duties of a stepdaughter and her stepfather towards one another, they may be summed up as upholding ties, respecting one another, and treating one another kindly.87,809
- Engagement in IslamEngagement in Islam means that a man asks to marry a woman and is accepted. The view of the scholars is that engagement is prescribed for one who wants to get married. Prophet Muhammad encouraged the one who wants to get engaged to look at the woman to whom he wishes to propose. What some Muslims do, announcing the engagement, having a party to celebrate and exchanging gifts, all comes under the heading of customs which are permissible in principle.358,196
- Is it permissible for the mother to take some of the wealth of her children who are in her custody?1,238
- My sister is suffering because of her husband; can I advise her to seek a divorce?2,482
- Wife refusing to fulfil her duties towards her husband because he is not spending on her3,498
- Is Using Artificial Wombs Permissible in Islam?The use of artificial wombs in Islam is not clearly permissible or prohibited due to the current lack of evidence and scientific certainty. However, if such technology is proven safe and adheres to strict Islamic guidelines, it may be considered permissible. Key conditions include: ensuring the procedure is free from harm, using only permissible tissues from the husband and wife, and that traditional methods are not viable.3,032
- Is Marriage Half of the Religion?Whomever Allah blesses with a righteous wife, He has helped him with half of his religion, so let him fear Allah with regard to the other half.196,531
- What is the ruling on taking from the husband’s wealth without his knowledge to buy a house for the family?1,973
- Parents Making Marriage Difficult12,887