Non-financial contributions by either spouse, unless stipulated beforehand, is considered altruistic. Spouses can, therefore, not claim to be paid out for altruistic contributions. If, however, by way of example, the wife reaches an agreement with her husband that…
Many have criticized the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) for taking numerous wives. However, one who contemplates and attempts to understand the reality of his situation, the culture in which he lived, and the circumstances…
Life policies in South Africa, with very few exceptions,[1] are structured on the basis of commercial insurance. Commercial insurance is not permissible in Sharīʿah. The total pay-out received on such a policy may be divided into two parts:…
With reference to your query, please be informed as follows: As a form of judicial procedure, faskh al-nikāḥ (annulment of marriages) is circumscribed by a very clear and precise set of rules, observation of which produces a valid…
With regards to your query, be informed of the following: The Sharīʿah does give the walī (in your case, your father) a certain discretionary right in the choice of partner. This right of the walī, however, is neither…