Marriage · Subtopic
Spouses’ Rights & Nafaqah
213 fatawa from 8 South African Darul Iftas on Spouses’ Rights & Nafaqah, 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
Spouses’ Rights & Nafaqah fatawa — page 3 of 6
- Mufti Online10 Mar 2018
The rights of a foster mother
Firstly, when a relation of a milk mother (foster mother) or "Razaat" is established through breastfeeding a child, is this status of a mother given…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Feb 2018
Saving money for one's family's safety and well being
Can I accept to take some of my wifes savings to bear all the visa expenses including residense, rent, etc. this year? I am married since 2 years.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam11 Feb 2018
Is marriage a needs-based or is it a rights-based?
Is getting married selfish because you’re not giving your whole heart to Allah SWT? In other words: Since Islam legislates marriage for mankind,…
Rabiul Islam - Mufti Online7 Feb 2018
Giving the wife a monthly allowance
Is it necessary for the husband to give his wife an allowance?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Jan 2018
Whose duty is it to pay for the household necessities?
I am currently working for my father whereby I am in a secluded office doing his book work. For this I earn a wage. My husband also earns a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Jan 2018
Respecting one's mother
How does one deal with ones mother who has chosen to marry for the 4th time? Being married, my husband and myself are constantly fighting because he…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online5 Jan 2018
Calling one's father or husband "brother"
If a daughter calls her father ‘brother’ or a wife calls her husband ‘brother’ jokingly or any way, is it sinful?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Dec 2017
The husband commanding the wife to do things that do not relate to his rights
A husband wife went to a park and there was dung on the floor. The husband tells the wife to pick it up (probably the aim is to see her obedience to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Dec 2017Roman Urdu
Showhar se talaaq ka mutaalaba karna hoqooq-e-nikaah poora nahi karne ke wajah se
Agr ak shohar BV ko kharcha na day talak b na day rakhy b na to khula py b time lagta wo hazir nai ho to... Sharee hukam kya ha orat k liye...
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Dec 2017
Wife disobeying her husband due to him ill-treating her
What is the ruling if a husband does not fulfill the wishes of his wife so in return, the wife disobeys him. Is this correct?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Nov 2017Roman Urdu
Biwi ki zarooriyaat ko poora karna
Mai khud mazdori karta hu liken joint family mai hu keya mai apni kamayee se biwi ki sharee zarorat chahi wo zaahir ho ya poshida pura karsakta ho.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Nov 2017Roman Urdu
Biwi ko maarna aur huqooq poora na karna
Agr koi mard apni biwi ko mare pite or us k koi huqooq pore na kare to kia us p nikaah jaiz ni uska nikah khatam ho jana chahiye?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Nov 2017Roman Urdu
Shohar biwi ki khwahishaat poora nahi karta
Agr shohar biwi ki izzat na kry or hr jga burai kry tu wo kia kry or agr shohar biwi ko sexually bhi khush na rakh sky tu phr wo biwi kia kry?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Nov 2017
Rights of spouses
Could you please give me advise on the rights of a husband over his wife and the rights of a wife over her husband.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Nov 2017
On who should child support grant be spent?
Regarding the child support grant: Does it have to be given or utilised for the child or can it be used on other expenses? The grant is issued to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Oct 2017
Fear of not fulfilling wife's rights
Someone used to commit masturbation some time ago. He then repented from the sin and doesn't want to go back there again. Now he doesn't want to get…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Oct 2017
Husband refusing to give wife her possessions after divorce
Currently my husband and I are separated after domestic violence and assault. I did leave myself after the physical abuse. I have now requested a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Oct 2017
Boy fearing that he may not be able to fulfil the rights of the wife
If a person fears fornication and also fears not giving his spouse her rights what would be the ruling of marriage for him?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Oct 2017
Husband not fulfilling the conjugal rights of the wife
Will the husband be sinful if he lives with his wife but does not have any physical relationship with her?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Oct 2017Roman Urdu
Nikaah kar ke doosri biwi ka haqq poora nahi karna
Meri ak friend hai jiski shadi hui 2 sal hogye but uska husband aj tk uske kareeb ni aya becuse wo apni 1st wife ko aj tk bhola nai hai nd 2 sal…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Oct 2017
When should the mahr be paid?
I want to ask about mahr. Does the entire amount of the mahr have to be paid on the very first night of the wedding or can some be paid on the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Oct 2017
Visiting one's parents without the husband's permission
Does Islam give a daughter a right to visit her sick parents without her husbands permission?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Oct 2017
Divorce and custody of child if husband is in jail
I need guidance in this situation: My husband is in jail for murder, and has not been incarcerated yet. It has been one year now and this is a cause…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online5 Oct 2017
Husband running away without leaving any money for the wife
My husband ran away from home and he didn't say anything. He just left me and its already 5 weeks. He didn't give me any spending money nor anything…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Oct 2017
Using the wealth of someone who does not pay zakaat
My husband does not pay zakah on his savings even after reminders that it is a fardh and the punishment of not fulfilling this fardh. My question is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Sep 2017
Fulfilling the rights of one's father
We have been married for 42 years. Her father objected and still to this day refuses to speak to me despite me extending my hand many times. He did…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Sep 2017
Maintaining good relations with one's father
My father is 74 and is remarrying after my mother's death. He didn't inform me about the marriage and cut all ties with me. Is it allowed in Islam…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2017
My wife is disobedient, can I divorce her?
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. I think this is the fourth time I am submitting this question. I have seen how you will deal with…
Hussein Muhammad - Mufti Online8 Aug 2017Roman Urdu
Na farmaan biwi se kya kare?
Agar koi aurat bht zaban ki taiz ho apny shohar ki izzat na krti ho her waqt shikwa krti ho kbhi ALLAH ka shukar ada na krti ho. apni zimaydarion ko…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Jul 2017
Taking care of one's stepson
I married my husband and he has a son from his previous marriage. His son's biological mother is still alive, and when he was 8 years old, his…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Jul 2017
Seeing to the wife's expenses during her iddat period
I am taking khula from my husband. How much money should he give to me for the iddat period?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Jul 2017
Child born out of wedlock
I am a 34 year old married Indian living in South Africa. I came here in 2014 alone for work, I met a Christian lady in 2015 and had sex with her, I…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Jul 2017
Responsibilities of a man towards his wife and children
What are the islamic obligations or duties of a husband towards his wife, and a father towards his children, and when does a husband/father cease to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 Jul 2017
Responsibility of an illegitimate child
I was 18 when I met my now husband...and I found out after I fell in love with him that he has a illigitimate child..he had no contact with her…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Apr 2017
Husband not fulfilling the rights of his wife by living in another city
I have a few questions regarding my married life 1. If a wife cant do anything without the permission of her husband then whats the difference…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Apr 2017
Providing for one's father's new wife and her children
My father has married a young woman who has brought three young children with her and a grandson. My father does not work and he is almost seventy…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Apr 2017
Taking husbands wealth without his permission
Can a wife take her husband's money without his permission?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Apr 2017
Serving one's ailing mother
What should a person do in the situation where he needs to bring his ailing mother into his home so that he can look after her, but his wife is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Apr 2017
Husband preventing his wife from serving her terminally ill parents
Is it permissible for a husband to prevent his wife from visiting her terminally ill parents who live near her home and are in need of her khidmat…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Apr 2017
Maintenance of children
Which parent is responsible for the maintenance of the children and till what age?
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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