Marriage · Subtopic
Wali & Compatibility
311 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Wali & Compatibility, 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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Wali & Compatibility fatawa — page 8 of 8
- Ask Imaam10 Mar 2009
1. Is there any Islamic law that prohibits me and my wife to take the Nikkah together? 2. I have read that the Groom my read his own Nikkah and the Wali my read his wife nikkah,
My question is related to marriage and more specifically the Nikkah. Both my parents and my future wife’s parents have happily agreed to our…
Ml. Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2008
A 20 yr old girl has performed a nikah 7 months ago with the father and grand farhers being the witness and rep.A mahr of R8500 cash was paid. Walima took place a month later.
A 20 yr old girl has performed a nikah 7 months ago with the father and grand farhers being the witness and rep.A mahr of R8500 cash was paid.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Oct 2008
I would just like to know whether whilst gaining the consent of his daughter, a wali needs to have two witnesses present and whether they must actually HEAR the consent given...
I would just like to know whether whilst gaining the consent of his daughter, a wali needs to have two witnesses present and whether they must…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2008
What exactly is Walima?
I want to ask a question, I live in uk and engagement was done 3 month back , my nikah will be after 3 month but and then after 5 month i will do…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Nov 2007
Walima
“Walima” Alhamdulilah we know the meaning of Walima, but I have one question about Walima, but before I ask you a question late me inform you about…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam13 May 2007
Can a couple spend time before the Walima
I would like to know if nikkah was held in April 2007,The bride will only come & live with the groom 6-8 weeks later but they will be meeting &…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 May 2007
Walima
Assalaamu alaikum, Mufti Saheb What is the fatawa concerning a walima.
- Ask Imaam14 Feb 2007
Is it okay for me to talk to this brother i wish to marry. My Wali approves of it
the Question that I would like to ask is that There is this brother that I am going to marry inshaAllah ta'ala,My older brother which is my Wali…
Ml. Ya'qoob Dadabhai - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2006
Is there any hadith or the practice of Sahaba in which the bride had shared the expenses of walima with bridegroom.
In your Fatwa # 14267 you have given a verdict as "The bride’s party should not be burdened with the expenses or part of the expenses for the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jun 2006
Is it necessary for the people from the bridegroom's side to bear 100% expenses for the walimah after nikah
Is it necessary for the people from the bridegroom's side to bear 100% expenses for the walimah after nikah or can the expenses be shared by the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2006
Is it necessary for the people from the bridegroom's side to bear 100% expenses for the walimah after nikah
Is it necessary for the people from the bridegroom's side to bear 100% expenses for the walimah after nikah or can the expenses be shared by the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Apr 2006
compulsory for a wife to have sexual intercourse with her husband on their wedding night, ie the day before her walima.
I wanted to know whether it is compulsory for a wife to have sexual intercourse with her husband on their wedding night, ie the day before her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2006
If a divorced woman decides to get married, must she be represented by a wali or can she give herself to marriage without a wali?
If a divorced woman decides to get married, must she be represented by a wali or can she give herself to marriage without a wali? I understand it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2006
if I travel to another country and get married, is it permissible to have a walima there with the bride's family and then have a second walima in my country with my friends and family?
Insha'a Allah, if I travel to another country and get married, is it permissible to have a walima there with the bride's family and then have a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2006
are we husband & wife to each other? We know there are many sunan to perform (eg WALIMAH) and we intend to fulfil those on our official marriage
AlHamdulillah I am a born (practicing) Muslim from the UK and met a (practicing) Muslimah living in Morocco and we wanted to get married in Morocco.…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2005
s the nikah valid if the wali of the wife becomes her previous husband who gave her talaaq
s the nikah valid if the wali of the wife becomes her previous husband who gave her talaaq. I married a woman who was previously married. She was a…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2004
I wanted to know the importance of Walima. My wedding will be done in the following manner. Please advise if correct or not
1.First will be Nikka 2.Joint Mendhi will be done from both sides after a week 3.The following day, Joint Wedding Ceremony will be done. This is…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2004
How am I supposed to find a pious, and more importantly, compatible person to spend the rest of my life with?
To my understanding, pre-marital contact is restricted between the sexes. I soon intend to get married. How am I supposed to find a pious, and more…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Mar 2003
Can I get married without a wali.I am divorced and my father is not agreeing on my marriage with someone else.
Can I get married without a wali.After divorce my father sent me back to my husbands house fearing the world.Now I want to marry someone,but my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - 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 Imaam7 Aug 2002
i would like to know what is the maximum time after the nikkah can the walimah be held
i would like to know what is the maximum time after the nikkah can the wallimah be held as i have heard that it is forbidden to kepp it(wallimah)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002
Asalam Walikum, I am 21 and i am married to a 31 year old man. After 2 weeks of our marriage he had stopped making love to me. He doesn't have a reason. We are now 4 months into our marriage
Nikah is a relationship built on mutual understanding and trust. You should, therefore, try your utmost to win over his confidence to explain to you…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Jan 2002
Situation where Nikah has occured, but not Ruksati. Ruksati is some 6 months after the Nikah. Is Walima applicable, if so should Walima be within 3 days of Nikah date or Ruksati date?
Find attached our standard reply to similar query. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. WALIMA The religion of Islam…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2002
Is it necessary to do sexual intercourse on the wedding night, or else walima is valid or not?
It is not necessary to have intercourse during the wedding night. Walima is valid without intercourse. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2001
I want to know the conditions of valid walima.
Bismilla A-Rahman Nir-Raheem Assalam Alaikum Respected Imam We got married in June last year but due to one reason or the other we were unable to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2001
Can we have Nikah without parents knowing. But with the definite intention on telling them later. Because they will not agree marriage for another 1-2 yrs. What do we do about walima,witnesses,Wali.
I was in a relationship with someone since I was 17 (seven years) who Alhumdullilah now has also embraced Islam. He is 24 years old like myself, and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
Is the Valima (Walima, Reception) which is given after Nikah, haram if the husband does not have intercourse with his wife after marriage.
WALIMA The religion of Islam accommodates and facilitates the nature of man to express his happiness during happy achievements and developments. A…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Jan 2001
I have performed Nikah, but not consumated the marriage as we have not done Walima yet. My wife is violatingmy rights. If i leave her, am i obliged to pay mahr, and if so, what portion?
.Salaam u Alaikum. I have performed nikah, but have not consumated. My wife is disobedient, disrespectful, has a bad attitude and raises her voice…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam18 Dec 2000
I wanted to perform Nikah with a christian girl. I took two muslim witnesses and the girl's guardian to the local mosque. but the imaam turned me down. i was shocked with disbelief. please help me.
Imaam said the marriage between Muslim male and Christian female is not valid. The reason he gave was that christians believe Esa-alai-usalam as son…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Can our marriage be solemnized without a wali (guardian) if we are still within 50 miles from our place of stay?
Your question is unclear, kindly rephrase. A Nikah is performed with a proposal (Iejaab) by the male or female and acceptance (Qubool) by the male…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
What procedure must be used by a Muslim in choosing a compatible spouse?
I am a 27 year old Muslim. My parents would like me to go to India and get a wife. There are very few Muslimahs in this country. I find it very…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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