
Fiqh of the family
How to Get the Husband to Show Affection
To get the husband to show affection to you, try not to ignore the affection and compassion between spouses, try to make your family happy and you will see the effect of that, if he cuts off ties with you then uphold ties with him; if he wrongs you, forgive him; if he speaks against you, in your absence or in your presence, do not respond in kind, rather forgive him, and deal with him by speaking kindly; if he shuns you and does not speak to you, then speak nicely to him, and greet him with Salam. If you respond to mistreatment with kind treatment, that will do a great deal of good.SaveWhat Is Tahlil Marriage?
1. Tahlil marriage is prohibited and invalid, and it does not make it permissible for the woman to go back to her first husband. 2. It is not permissible for the man who issued the divorce, or for the woman, to use tricks to get around the laws of Allah and get back together by means of what is called a Tahlil marriage.SaveGuidelines Concerning Implicit Phrases of Divorce
1. The guideline with regard to metonymic (implicit) statements of divorce is that metonymic statements include any phrase that may be understood as referring to divorce or something else, such as: “Go to your family,” or: “It is over between us,” and so on. 2. Divorce does not count as such when metonymic phrases are used, unless two conditions are fulfilled: 1- the person should have the intention of divorce; 2- and he should have used words that are indicative of divorce.SaveRules of `Iddah for Widows
The recently-widowed woman observes mourning by refraining from adornment, perfume, kohl, skin cream (unless she has a legitimate excuse to use it), henna, and clothes dyed with safflower and saffron, if she is an adult and Muslim.SaveIs It Prohibited in Islam to Not Get Married?
1. The basic principle that marriage is prescribed applies to all people but it may be more important in the case of some people than others. 2. If you fear that you may commit prohibited things if you do not get married, you are obliged to get married. 3. Marriage is recommended for the one who feels desire but there is no risk of his engaging in prohibited actions. 4. We advise those who do not want to get married to be resolved and put their trust in Allah, and Allah will help them, and will provide them with a righteous wife who will help them to obey their Lord and He will bless them with righteous offspring who will be a stored treasure for them with Allah in the Hereafter.SaveWomen Forbidden For Marriage in Islam Due to Kinship
Women who are forbidden in marriage in Islam because of kinship are: 1. The mother, which includes grandmothers on both the father’s and mother’s side. 2. The daughter, which includes granddaughters. 3. Sisters, whether full sisters or half-sisters through the father or mother. 4. The paternal aunt, which also includes the paternal aunt of the father or mother. 5. The maternal aunt, which also includes the maternal aunt of the father or mother. 6. The brother’s daughter, which includes his granddaughters. 7. The sister’s daughter, which includes her granddaughters.SaveThe Father Doesn't Spend on Children; Does He Get Custody in Islam?
If the father refuses to provide his children’s maintenance, he forfeits the right to custody, even if his refusal is aimed at hurting the mother. This indicates that he is not to be trusted to take care of his children’s interests. The mother has the right to ask him in court for maintenance of his children.SaveProhibited Practices for a Mourning Woman
It is forbidden for a mourning woman to: 1- go out of the house except for a necessity; 2- wear perfume; 3- wear beautiful clothes; 4- apply kohl; and 5- wear jewellery.SaveIs It Compulsory For Men to Get Married?
Marriage is obligatory on the man who is (financially and physically) able to marry and longs to get married, and fears falling into sin, because it is obligatory to protect oneself from committing forbidden deeds and to keep himself chaste – and this can only be achieved through marriage.SaveRulings and Medical Benefits of Breastfeeding in Islam
Breastfeeding in Islam is a proven right of the infant and must be provided for him by the one whose duty it is to do so. The scholars agree on the effects of breastfeeding in establishing the prohibition on marriage.Save