“Dating” as it is currently practiced in much of the world shall not exist among Muslims — where a man and a woman (or boy/girl)
Category: Marriage in Islam
The Virtues of Pregnancy
by Madrasah In’aamiyyah, Camperdown, South Africa · When a woman is pregnant with a child, all the angels will make Istighfar (repentance) on her
An Excellent Dowry
by Moulana Aashiq Ilahi Sahib (Translated by Maulana Nasrullah Anwar) Preface Hamidan Wa Musalian, The pip of a mango upon looking is an unremarkable thing.
Kafa’ah (Suitability and Compatibility) in Nikah
by Madrasah In’aamiyyah, Camperdown, South Africa A healthy marital life coupled with a good relationship make up the prime objects of Nikah. That is only
Dowry in Islam
by Amatullah Abdullah A woman holds a very high status in the Islamic faith. She is honoured and respected at all times, but many
Thoughts On Modesty
by Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood ‘Every religion has its characteristic, and the characteristic of Islam is modesty.’ This statement made some 1400 years ago by
Nikah – Marriage
by Sheikh Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Raheemullah Alayh) Nikah – Marriage 1. Nikah is a great bounty from Allah Ta’ala. The affairs of this world and the hereafter
Marriage (Nikah) in al-Islam
by Se’adat-e-Ebadiyye To have a nikah means to get married, and talaq means to divorce. In the book Manahij-ul-ibad, the Islamic nikah is explained as
Role of the Family in the Spread of Islam
By Professor Ismail Faruqi The family is indeed, the best tool for Islamic Da”wah in the West. There is no institution, there is no mechanism
Marriage Dissolution
by Hussein Khalid Al-Hussein, Ph.D. Introduction Any discussion of marital relationships in Islam, should briefly mention the laws of divorce, since marriage and divorce are
Marital Etiquette
by Hussein Khalid Al-Hussein, Ph.D. Introduction Islamic education is comprehensive, covering all fields of study. It has been innovative in the fields of marital relationships
Marriage in Islam
by Hussein Khalid Al-Hussein, Ph.D. Introduction The Qur’an and Hadith address the family structure in Islam in great detail covering all aspects of family life.
Wedding in Islam
by Mir Mohammed Assadullah Spouses Allah, most Gracious says about spouses in Quran: Among His signs is [the fact] that He has created spouses for
A Wife
A lecture by Sheikh Abdullah Adhami By getting married you are not just getting a wife, you are getting your whole world. From now until
Nikah – Husband’s Obligations
by Maulana Imraan Khamissa Have you ever pondered over the Khutbah which the Imaam recited to you before you enthusiastically uttered ‘Nakahtuhaa Wa Qabiltuhaa Wa
Matters Concerning Marriage (Nikah)
by Abul Rashid Geloo As Muslims, we have no choice but to conduct all our affairs and lives according to the teachings of Islam based
Al-Nikah: the Islamic Marriage Ceremony
by Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini The following article describes in a simple and clear manner the requirements and method of the Islamic marriage ceremony. Mutual Agreement
Authority and the Abuse of Power in Muslim Marriages
By Shaykh Seraj Hendricks Presented at the Women’s Conference of the 2nd International Islamic Unity Conference in Washington DC 8 August 1998, Omni Shoreham Hotel,
Preparing Muslims for Marriage
By Aneesah Nadire Marital problems among Muslims in America are of increasing concern. Issues like divorce and domestic violence are taking their toll on Muslim
Questions and Answers on Marriage
Sheikh Syed Darsh (Raheemullahalaih), was a graduate of Al-Azhar, Cairo, and Chairman of UK Shari’ah Council and an expert on family matters, answered some frequently
Nikah
Madrasah Taleemuddeen – Durban – South Africa THE society that one lives in has a direct effect on one’s life. Hence every person desires for and
The Philosopy of Marriage in Islam
by Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi Question: I have noticed that there is a trend of urging young people to refrain from marriage via numerous methods, including
Marriage Outside Islam
By Jamiatul Ulama (Kwazulu-Natal) Some rules and laws for the Muslim man and woman. It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to marry
Advantages and Disadvantages of Marriage
by Muhammad Abdul-Rauf, Ph.D ADVANTAGES 1. Procreation:This is the paramount advantage of marriage; namely, to contribute through legitimate means to the continuity and preservation of
Who Practices Polygamy?
The Institute of Islamic Information and Education Polygamy has been practiced by mankind for thousands of years. Many of the ancient Israelites were polygamous, some
Two Suitors Seeking to Marry the Same Girl
The Prophet (peace be upon him) disapproved of two persons competing with one another to secure marriage with the same girl. This is because such
Prohibited Marriage Partners
Under the Shari’ah, marriages between men and women standing in a certain relationship to one another are prohibited. These prohibited degrees are either of a
Marriage With Kuffar
Marriages between Muslims and atheists are not permissible at all. In such cases, the man or woman should accept Islam before entering into a shar’ai
Marriage Between Muslims And Non-Muslims
by Arif Khan Before a Muslim man steps into an inter-faith marriage, there are numerous issues that he must understand himself and discuss with his
Muslim Wowan And Non-Muslim Man
by Arif Khan ….. And give not (your daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikun** till they believe in Allah alone and verily a believing slave is