Marriage · Subtopic
Whom One May Marry
861 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Whom One May Marry, part of Marriage. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Whom One May Marry fatawa — page 22 of 22
- Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001
Asalamoalikum, Mufti Sahab. Please tell me that are non-Muslim’s child are countable as Harami? As they are not Muslim? Or there Marriage according 2 their religion is correct and accepted in Islam?
AoA Mufti Sahab, Is there any book written by The Great Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa (Nauman bin Thabi) Rehmat-ul-Lah Alai? If so please name those books.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2001
Is it jaiz for a male to teach a ghair mahram how to properly read Qur'an (not recite melodiously) from behind a pardah?
Assalamu 'Alaikum Mufti Sahib, also is it compulsory to have a partition (pardah) separating males and females at a gathering where both Muslims and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2001
When is it right to divorce your non-muslim wife. Any dalil on this?
My husband embraced Islam in 1994. He has previous marriage done in civil and church cermonies. We married in 1995, after several trials, for 2…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
My cousin gave talaaq to his wife three times in succession at 1 sitting. Is this talaaq valid or does it have to be in 1 month interval. Please advice. Jazaak Allah Khair
When a man gives his wife (conceived or not) three Talaaqs (verbally or in writing) it is classified as Talaaq Mughallazah (literally meaning three…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2001
Kindly explain the Shari’ah ruling of fantasising about a non-Mahram (prohibited in marriage) woman?
To fantasise about a non-Mahram woman is Haraam and tantamount to committing Zina with the heart and mind. Allamah Shaami states, ?just as it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
If a non-Muslim becomes Muslim just to keep his Muslim family together, is it ok to accept him as husband?
My husband became muslim 9 years ago, went for umrah too. We have a 4 years-old boy. Now he decided to go back to Judaism. I started the procedur to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2001
What is the logic behind a women being allowed to travel a short distance with a ghair mahram and not long distance?
According to the Shariah it is permissable for a women to travel in a car with a ghair mahram so long as there are other women with her but why is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2001
I acepted Islam 1 year ago. I have been married to a non-Muslim for 5 years. A Muslim man has asked me to marry him. Is this halal? Can I marry him while awaiting divorce from my non-Muslim husband?
I am still living with my non-muslim husband, because I am not sure what to do. A Sunni Muslim has asked me to consider being his wife and said that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
How do you explain to a non-mahram male that as a muslimah you are not allowed to talk unless it's neccesary?
The Muslims knows her circumstances best. She should apply wisdom and diplomacy and inform the non-Mahram male the Shari?ah ruling. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2001
What is the significance of wearing a silver wedding ring on the right-hand as opposed to wearing it on the traditionally (non-muslim) left-hand?
A female may wear any ring, including a wedding ring on any hand, right or left. There is no significance of wearing the ring in the right hand…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Jan 2001
Marrige with Non-Muslim (idol worshipper).
I did court marriage with a non-muslim girl as she didnt believe in idol worship and later did nikaah with her after she accepted islam. Now due to…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2000
Is marrying into first cousins Islamically disliked?
If yes why? I asking because some people here, where I live, have raised this issue? Jazak Allah Khairun.
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2000
If you are attracted to someone one who is non-Muslim, is it wrong to make dua to Allah to guide them, such that once they are Muslim you could marry them?
I understand that becoming Muslim should not be done for the sake of marriage in itself, yet what is the position of Muslim men praying for the…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam21 Sep 2000
My father wants me to marry my first cousin. However, I do not wish to marry her. Can I be forced into this marriage?
According to Shari'ah, an adult (boy and girl) reserve the right to marry a partner of his/her choice. However, due to marriage being a major step…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2000
I want to marry my cousin, but my parents don't permit me.
Sir, I am in a deep spiritual relationship with my cousin and we talk over the phone, being so far from each other(I am in Australia and she is in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2000
I would like to know the meaning of mahram. Does this only apply to women travelling for Hajj, Umrah, or in everyday life?
What happens to a widow who has no husband, son, uncles, or brother, but has the finance to go for Hajj/Umrah? Is she not allowed to go or can she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2000
If non-Muslims marry, is their marriage valid in the eyes of Allah (SWT)?
If a non-Muslim married couple accept Islam, their marriage before Islam will be recognised. However, if they are married to very close relatives…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2000
I am involved in a deep and serious relationship with a non-Muslim girl. She is not Hindu, but she is Radasouami. I desperatley need some advice.
I love her and she loves me very much. We both have no doubt that we will be happy together. She is intellgent, beautiful, and has all the qualities…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Why does a Muslim marry a non-Muslim, knowing very well that he or she consumes Haraam food?
It is not permissible for a Muslim female to marry a non-Muslim male. However, a Muslim male may marry only Christian or Jewish female. It is not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Does Islam permit us to marry our first cousins?
By first cousins I mean my mothers/fathers real sisters sons/daughters
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
I want to marry an uneducated cousin but family is not ready.
I am 30 years old. I like my cousin since last ten years and wish to marry her. But my family members are not ready to accept her because she is an…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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