Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What does Islam say when a husband violates his wife’s rights and resorts to physical abuse? If divorce is the result, what about justice for the physical pain caused to the wife by her husband? Is there any form of redress that allows women to inflict the same physical […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What should I do about my elder sister, who married a non-Muslim against our family’s wishes and engages in concerning behavior? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. I am sorry […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Despite separating eight years ago and initiating divorce proceedings, she maintains ties with her husband’s friend abroad under the same roof. Her parents are aware but haven’t intervened. Is their marriage still valid, given these circumstances? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  A friend has proposed to a girl he is interested in by talking to her father. However, her father refuses to marry her off ‘Islamically’. He is demanding that she dates ‘the Western way’ (including every element of Haram) for a few years before he can approve. Is a […]