Marriage · Subtopic
Proposals & Premarital Relations
446 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Proposals & Premarital Relations, 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.
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Proposals & Premarital Relations fatawa — page 10 of 12
- Ask Imaam30 Jul 2007
We go out together and hug and kiss. Is this considered Zina?
I m going to get engaged with a grl whom my parents & her parents knows very well. but as being a very close friend of her & being with her for the…
- Ask Imaam20 Apr 2007
I am afraid her parents will turn down my proposal
I am in love with a girl and her too in love with me. We want to marry and I made three times istikhara by some person and he made istikhara from my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2007
Can you please advice ISTIKHARA, how to do it and duas.
I am working in Saudi arabia. I got married few months before in Lahore. However, my wife could not adjust herself in saudia. She used to confront…
- Ask Imaam15 Mar 2007
Istikhara to marry a boy
A boy has come to my family to propose to marry me a few weeks ago, I then made Istigara namaaz from last week Thursday to Monday,during this time I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2007
Istikhara whilst in a Haraam relationship
I am a muslim girl who has been in a relationship for some time now and we wish to get married to save ourselves from sin and that we really want to…
- Ask Imaam10 Feb 2007
Why is my Istikhara for marriage negative?
I went to see a girl for marriage. She is a pious girl from a good family etc. However, i was very unsure about whether I should marry her or not. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2007
I want to marry my girlfriend and i made Istikhara
I want 2 get married with my girlfriend.i have no sexual relations with her.we just kissed each other twice.After telling ma family i did istikhara…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2006
My husband did Istikhara that whether his stay in England is good for him or not......
my first question is this that my husband did Istikhara that whether his stay in England is good for him or not, so in that he saw a big horrible…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jul 2006
t is not a matter of talaaq, I want to break my engagement. I don’t want to marry my cousin any more I want to marry my boyfriend.
I am only engaged (committed) with my cousin for last 6 years. We are NOT married yet. As we were studying our parents delayed the wedding. So it is…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jun 2006
A person does istikhara to marry a lady and it comes positive. But the marraige for some reason can not take place
1) A person does istikhara to marry a lady and it comes positive. But the marraige for some reason can not take place for 5 years. Is it a sin for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2006
A women who is in age of 57 and got divorced. She is still in her iddah. Now she got proposal from other men for marriage. The men who proposed is in hurry
A women who is in age of 57 and got divorced. She is still in her iddah. Now she got proposal from other men for marriage. The men who proposed is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Nov 2005
according to my little knowledge there are several ahadiths that forbade a man or woman to look at non mehram. Is it really as zina of eyes?
My question is related with the issue of hijab. I want to ask that in islam looking at non mehram women is either gunah-e-kabirah or saghirah as…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Aug 2005
Is My Nikah Valid? My parents and family emotionally blackmailed me into accepting a proposal of someone else whom I had refused q
Is My Nikah Valid? Asalam u alaikum, I am a 22 year old hanafi Muslim female and am about to conduct my Nikah with a person of my choice. My parents…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Jul 2005
must inform prospective spouse if made zina before ??
should a muslim woman or man that did zinah in their past and now asking for sincere forgiveness from Allah, should tell to potential mate that they…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Aug 2004
im 23yrs old and would like to get married but i dont seem to find the right person, i would like some duas on receiving a good marriage proposal..
You may recite ?Rabb anzaliniy munzalan mubaarakan wa anta khayrul munzileen? as often as possible. Also turn your attention towards Allah in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Aug 2004
What is the difference between the wedding ring & engagement ring & on which hand should ring be put?
Islam does not recognise a wedding ring or an engagement ring. These are customs of the kuffaar. Women are allowed to wear rings of gold and silver…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 May 2004
Im not sure if she likes me because I am Pakistani and she is Arab.I would like to make a marriage proposal to her.How should I go about it to avoid rejection?
Can a Shafai woman marry a Hanafi man? I have known this girl for 3 years at university and I like her.Im not sure if she likes me because I am…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam25 Mar 2004
Should i read Istikhaarah, if her decision has already been made, but her parents have forced this decision upon her?
I have been going out with a girl for almost 2 years, we have a good relationship and love each other dearly and would like to get married. But her…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2004
I would like to know whether i should peroform Istikhaara, or is a dua after prayer valid to make a decision instead of Istikhaara?
Asalamo Alaikum, I am a Shia girl & I wish to marry a Sunni boy, but I was unsure of converting to Sunni Islam. I performed Istikhaara, but I didn?t…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jan 2004
Istikharah and had dream before found my soulmate(insha Allah). Love forever?
As-selamualaykum wr wb I was seeking for marriage for years, and always end with cry and frustrated. Then recently, there is a man from another…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2003
should the following be treated as two divorces or three divorces?Or should I rely on the Istikhara result that the divorce has been revoked or not?
Please help me in this I am very confused. Last weekend my husband divorced me in a fit of anger amid arguments. He says he was not pre-planned but…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Dec 2003
I am of an age to perform nikaah. Please advise me CONCISELY & COMPLETELY (how i should go for a proposal) on the steps that should be taken to fulfill this important sunnah.
Your zeal to learn the procedure to fulfil the Sunnah of Nikah is encouraging. May Allah Ta?ala increase your zeal to educate yourself in Shari?ah,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2003
If a person doing a background check on somebody he/she wishes to marry approaches me,should I mention the fact that the person had been involved in a premarital relationship before?
Would it be sinful to hide such information from the person seeking it? Would it be sinful to provide the information?
1Social department - Ask Imaam20 Oct 2003
I saw a bad istikhara dream two years ago but still my family is confused, what to do please guide?
I am highly confused about my marriage and trying to submitt my question for last few months today i got a chance. I m 33,male, live in Pakistan,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Sep 2003
Is OK for a hanafi to marry a Shafi. Also I have put in a proposal for a girl I wish to marry and am awaiting a reply, is there a dua that I can read to inshallah get a positive response.
It is permissible for a Hanafi to marry a Shaafi?ee or adherent of any Madhab (school of thought) from the Ahlus sunnah Wal Jamaa). You should make…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Sep 2003
Please describe that how much role destiny plays in our marriage. never came the proposal i have been praying for
i need ur help I am in desperate condition i am 21 yr old female living in Pakistan but now in UK since June my parents are very worried about my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Aug 2003
I have a big problem getting married and my family is deseperately depressed. I got engaged 2 times before and each time my engagement breaks up for strange reasons.
I tried several times to submit my question but I always fail, I hope this time I get to inshallah.I am 30 years old girl and from a respectful…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam23 Jun 2003
What are the outcomes of secret marriage, can I perform istikhara while 1 is married to c if it is ok to stay married to that person or get divorced...
What are the outcomes of secret marriage, can I perform istikhara while 1 is married to c if it is ok to stay married to that person or get…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam24 May 2003
I have met a pious girl. My parents refuse to bless this union, for she is not of the same caste. Both istikhara have been positive. Is it necessary to obtain one's parents blessings in this case?
About 7 months ago, I met a girl at campus and we became friendly. After a short while, we realised that us communicating in any way was wrong, so…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2003
Is it permissable to have engagements if it is held within the context of the shariah?
If by engagement, confirmation to marry is meant, that is in order. However, the general concept of engagement which resembles a mini-marriage has…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2003
I have recieved a proposal,I came to know that he isnt a virgin he regrets this mistake.I want advice whether i shud accept his proposal or not.I would like to know ur advice before doing istikhara.
You should consider the proposal. However, we advise you first enquire about the person, his character, conduct, etc. from his friends, relatives…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Feb 2003
2) What ever proposals come in for me seem to get struck at one place. everybody wants dowry. They want a house, car etc. How can I convince anybody that it is not something permissible in Islam.
Please answer some of my questions: I have been waiting for a long time to post these as i always find your session closed. 1) I have a scar on my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Feb 2003
Is it permissible to break engagement? One of my friend got engaged with one girl 6 months back (with parents will)...
One of my friend got engaged with one girl 6 months back (with parents will). The girl is Alema and she follows Ahle-Hadith mazhab.My friend is also…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
if one gets a proposal which is nice but does not contain the qualities one will like...does it mean that Allah will discard us from his blessings...?
my question is taht if one gets a proposal which is nice but does not contain the qualities taht one will like to have in his or her life…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Dec 2002
Can one refuse a proposal without doing istikhara, and based on instinct on speaking to them?
Salaams mufti, is it fair to judge a marriage proposal and refuse without doing istikhaara when you have spoken to the person and realise that you…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2002
dun istikhara 4 marriage a while bk and I asked in my prayer that if it b good let me c a spider or a dream and I saw both several times
I had dun istikhara 4 marriage a while bk and I asked in my prayer that if it b good let me c a spider or a dream and I saw both several times I had…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
I know its not allowed to marry a Uncle (ie: Father's Sister's husband) but if this relationship has crossed their limits by doing zina.
I know its not allowed to marry a Uncle (ie: Father's Sister's husband) but if this relationship has crossed their limits by doing zina. So now the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
No good proposal for marriage. i am completely frustrated. I am 28 yr old female and i have done everything for nikaah. prayed surah dhar, 500durood, frequent duas
i am completely frustrated. I am 28 yr old female and i have done everything for nikaah. prayed surah dhar, 500 durood, frequent duas. nothing seems…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2002
I am a 22 year old Muslim girl. I have not married yet nor have any proposals. Please advise on what I can pray for the accomplishment of marriage to a good Muslim boy
Perform 2 Rakaats Salaatul Haajat and pray to Allah. beg of Him to grant your wishes. Also, recite the following Du?aa after every Salaat, ?Rabbanaa…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2002
1.If conditions weren't met with,during Iddath after talaaq,can this be repeated? 2.I have received a proposal to be a second wife.What are the conditions that i should know about?
My husband issued 3 talaaqs in one sitting 2 yrs ago.I was very traumatised about this especially as it was during a petty argument and he still…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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