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 11 of 12
- Ask Imaam1 Oct 2002
I hav been involved with a divorcee,who has told me about his past, we want to get married .by making istekhara is that sufficient in accepting the proposal,despite everyone speaking bad about him.
Together with making Istikhaarah, you should investigate thoroughly in regards to him and then decide, using your discretion. You should not be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Aug 2002
What are the steps that must be taken prior of doing istikhara between a boy and a girl? Does boy or girl has to propose first, then after their agreement do istikhara?
Does boy or girl has to propose first , then after their agreement do istikhara? Are parents to be informed of the istikhara before it takes place?…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Aug 2002
Two weeks ago, after an argument, I prayed Istikhara before sleeping and all I remember is seeing my husband dead on my son's bed. I read in a Muslim book of dreams that this foretells divorce
I have been really frustrated in my marriage, my husband isn't as religious as I would like him to be, and I would like for him to improve his ways…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam17 Aug 2002
Me & boyfriend planning to get married, he’s converted to islam just recently and still thinking about doing circumcision. What I want to know is whether we’re going to do zinah after we get married?
We understand from your statement that you want to know if intercourse while being uncircumcised is Zina. Definitely not. If you have made Nikah,…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam15 Aug 2002
I received a marriage proposal whilst at Hajj. Is this a good sign? We are attracted to each other but if we consider education, salaries, we are not compatible. We have differing views on religion
I went to Hajj this year and prayed sincerely for a husband. I then received a marriage proposal from someone earnestly seeking a wife. We are both…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam15 Aug 2002
He proposed only after feeling good about praying isthiharah about me. When he consulted his mum, about this proposal, she is against him marrying a foreigner. I'm so much disheartened
I have a marriage proposal from a guy through internet matrimonial. After praying isthiharah continuously, my heart feels good about the proposal…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam6 Aug 2002
I got a proposal from a guy who is a few months younger to me. So can marriage take place between us?
I got a proposal from a guy who is a few months younger to me. So can marriage take place between us? How are we supposed to convince our parents…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jul 2002
Is there is anything wrong with marriages within different casts (i.e kokney, surtee)& can parents decline proposals without asking their daughter.
I am 24 and received a proposal from a good muslim boy (twice) which my parents declined without my permission. The boy is surtee and I am kokney.…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam18 Jul 2002
mother took the istekhaara for me for the proposal I received. She took it 4 times & came positive; however, my mother’s friend (an old lady) took it 4 times & came negative
mother took the istekhaara for me for the proposal I received. She took it 4 times & came positive; however, my mother?s friend (an old lady) took…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2002
i would like to know what should a woman show to a man who comes for proposal?
The prospective husband may look at the lady's face. They should not be in total seclusion. There is no need to show anything else. and Allah Ta'ala…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
Can you translate my Istikhara dream ? Can I marry against my mothers wish?
Can you translate my Istikhara dream ? Can I marry against my mothers wish? I am a 40 year old divorced woman with 3 children. I wish to be married…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Apr 2002
waht does it mean when two people do istikhaara and one gets a positive answer and one gets a negative answer?
Firstly, let it be known that the results of the Istikhaarah are not Yaqeeni (absolute). Taking this principle into account, it is possible for…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
following my istikhara?
I did istikhara or someone, it came out very positive.we wanted to marry for Allahs sake. Then he upset me so I forgot about him, recently he asked…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
if i have done istikhara for someone and want to marry for Allahs sake,when should i get married?
its just that we fear our parents will say no,and wouldnt allow us to get married which 2 them is a young age.we feel is we asked later they will be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Feb 2002
he is Pakistani and I am Lebanese. He is engaged. but we love each other very much. What shall we do? Please help I have recited Istikhara, it was no help?
Assalamu alaikum I no longer know how or what I think and feel. I am so confused, depressed and angry I am not sorry nor do I regret loving this…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2002
What does the Islam say regarding intercourse with slave girls? In my opinion Zina or sex with any women is forbidden in Islam
A man may have intimate relations with his wife or slave girl. This applies no matter how many slave girls one may possess. He may not have intimate…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2002
result of istikhara
I made istikhara about dropping a certain course at the university. But i also had at the back of my mind to make istikhara for a certain potential…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Dec 2001
is anal sex out of marriage zina?
Someone told me that one of the pre-conditions for an adultery punsiment is that there should be full intercourse and two mature male persons…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Dec 2001
Could you please explain the istikhara dream and the meaning of the name to me?
Dear Imam Assalamualikum. 1) I did Isthikhara to get married to my cousin sister for consecutively five/six nights. None of the days, I had dream…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2001
Is it allowed in Islam to do the following: 1) Engagement (betrothal) 2) To feel weak for someone of opposite sex 3) Bankers daughter
Dear Imam, Assalamualaikum. I always had a weakness for my cousin sister who is five years younger than me. I intend to marry her in future. I have…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2001
Proposal related question!
1. WHat is the meaning of the name "amina" and "afshan"? 2. I am confused about soemthing? if a girl is looking for proposals, not just proposals…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001
i commited zina, im single,will he forgive me if i ask for toba? what dou3as to say,what can i do in ramadan that mite help forgive my sins,must i tell my future husband?
Allah is Most Gracious and Most Merciful. He says in the Noble Qur'aan, 'Oh My Slaves! Do not despair. Verily Allah will forgive all sins.' In one…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Sep 2001
I am looking for a suitable match for my daughter the proposals initially consent for it but later the proposal does not materialize Can u suggest some recitation so that my daughter gets married.
The recitation of 500 times Salaat and Salaam upon our beloved Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) everyday is very effective for your purpose, Insha…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Sep 2001
ASSALAMU-ALAIKUM Can you tell me what to pray so that I can receive a virtuous marriage partner as I am not receiving any good proposals.
The recitation of 500 times Salaat and Salaam upon our beloved Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) everyday is very effective for your purpose, Insha…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Sep 2001
What are the consequences of going against one's istikhara to please one's parents and family?
I recently e-mailed you about a problem I have.I want to marry a christian lady who is elder than me and has 3 kids.My parents are totally against…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2001
in islam, is it alright to marry a woman i had an adultery or "zina" with?
It is permissible for a male to marry a female with whom one committed adultery. The Nikah will be valid. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jul 2001
She's proposed by another boy, I was very confused on what to do, whether to walk away or ask her father for my proposal into marriage.
i have met a girl in college where we have become attached to each other [just talking] we are both muslims. i know this is wrong, but she has been…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2001
Should a person do the istikhara by him/herself or should some other person do it for him/her?
There is a holy man that i know whom people respect a lot and who is very religious. He has a 'gift' of knowing about the future just by closing his…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jun 2001
I consider myself a practising Muslimah I have guy friends is keeping some as close friedns affect my proposals?
I am a young female and I believe I am ready to get married. However I have not gotten any proposal that I like. I wear hijab and I am a practising…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2001
If you go against istikharah namaaz what is the consequence?
Moulana Badre Alam Mirathi (RA) writes in his footnotes of the popular commentary of Bukhari, Faydhul Baari by Allaamah Anwar Shah Kashmiri (RA)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
There is a particular brother that I am interested in from marriage. I have performed Istikhara several times. I get mixed responses. What to do?
What I mean by mixed responses is that my heart and mind right after I wake up is inclined in one way, however the people that I am surrounded with…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
I want to marry this girl but she's already had a proposal.
I want to marry this girl but shes already had a proposal shud i go ahead and propose or not even though i know she dont like the guy whos proposed…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2001
Istikhara: Respected Sir, I and my friend both did Istikhara a few times. But for some reason we both didnt even have a single dream or vision or any other sign. What should we do now ?
I am not very religious (extremely ashamed to admit it) but my friend is. So i was hoping that she will get a sign but didn't. I consulted a friend…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Mar 2001
Interpretation of Istikhaara
I read istikhaara,and after the third night woke before fajr remembering a good dream,i awoke Fajr time and forgot the details of the dream, i later…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2001
I am an 18 year old girl planning to get married.I have performed Istikhaara,I would like to know what it means.
There is my father's friend's son to whom my parents are planning to get me married to.I have performed istikhaara,on that night I had a peaceful…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Istikhara
My friend has done everything with a muslim girl when he was here, now he moved to States and changed his mind he dont even mail her, she always see…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
I am doing istikharah for marriage but how do I know which decision I'm supposed to take?
Respected Mufti Saab, How do I know what Istikharah is telling me? I am in the process of doing istikarah for marriage but how do I know which way…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2001
Is it ok for a girl to consider more than one nikah proposal at the same time?
1. can a girl consider two marriage proposals at the same time? 2. I proposed to a girl not knowing that she was proposed by another brother.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Jan 2001
If I go against istikhara namaaz, what is the result (I made intikhara namaaz to marry a girl but the answer was no)
Istikhaara literally means to seek good. When a person makes Istikhaara, he is asking Allah Ta'ala to guide him to the way that will benefit him the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Dec 2000
My mother rejected the proposal of a pious man, what may I do?
My mother rejected the proposal of a very pious man, whose character and family back ground is also good. My mother don't like religious people, and…
Mufti E. Desai
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