Fatawa
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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
Marriage
Show all fatawaIs it permissible to have sex whilst pregnant? What about using contraception?
Is it permissible to have sexual intercourse with my wife if she is pregnant, and also, is contraception allowed?
Separating tradition from religion at weddings, what is allowed?
In today’s time its very difficult to separate tradition from religion in weddings. What is permissible to do for a wedding e.g. hanging lights, making a movie, photos, mehndi, doing the jaanj etc. If…
Can we hold our spouses hand in public?
Can we hold our spouses hand in public?
Having baby scans and general advice on pregnancy
I required some information regarding pregnancy in Islam, how it should be considered meaning, is it permissible to announce pregnancy or should it be kept hidden, also having a scan is it haram? Can…
Is it okay for me to change my surname to my husbands after marriage?
What is the Islamic position on women changing their surname to their husbands after marriage, does this have an Islamic basis? Is it permissible? Please explain.
Can I marry my brothers ex-wife?
Peace be upon you. My question goes like this: can a person marry his brothers wife after the brother divorced the woman? Thanks.
Can I speak to my fiancé over the phone?
Is it permissible for one to speak to a girl over the phone/ texts etc where the rishta has been done the families are happy however no nikkah has taken place ?
How do a Husband and Wife pray together?
How do a husband and a wife pray together in Jama’ah? Would the wife pray beside the husband, similar to when two brothers pray in congregation, with the one leading slightly ahead of the other, yet…
I feel awkward about cousin marriages, what does Islam say about this?
My parents want me to get married and have sought some really good rishtay (proposals) within the family but I don’t feel right about marrying someone from the family. Is there any Islamic evidence…
My partner of 6 years is drifting away from me – any dua I can read to win her back?
Me and my other half have been together for over 6 years and have been planning to get married, however her mother is trying to split us up and is putting the guilt trip on her. I love her very much…
He was born a Muslim but doesn’t even know the Kalimah, is he marriage material?
I am a resident of India. I have a question, please answer me as soon as possible. There is a guy, who is born in a Muslim family. He did not go to any Islamic institution, he doesn’t know anything…
Can a Muslim man marry an ex-Christian woman who has converted to Islam?
Can a Muslim man marry a Christian woman who changed to Muslim?
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