Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Seven months ago, I had my nikah with my husband, and we are planning on doing the celebration in a month. My dad kept insisting that we get married at the council. However, my husband and I are still weighing the pros and cons, and we didn’t book any […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Three years back, My cousin married my husband on video call. They are all Hanafi. My husband, two adult male cousins who acted as witnesses, and the bride, all four, were at separate physical locations, connected via conference video call. My husband read the nikah, and the offer and acceptance […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Before I converted I committed zina with a woman who I see as my soulmate. Our faith was weak. We have both repented and feel closer to Allah now.  Would our past be a reason why we could not get married? If we have repented and changed the nature […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How many days can a married couple stay married without doing sexual intercourse? Is it legally married? Answer Thank you for your question. There is no black and white timeline about when to consummate a marriage. It is recommended to do so on the wedding night but by no […]