Nikah and Talaq: Questions & Answers
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Are marriages terminated by 1 Talaq or 3 Talaqs?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته In an Islamic marriage, the husband possesses three ṭalāqs …
Calculation and Rules of the ‘Iddah
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. Calculation of the ‘Iddah 1.1. The ‘iddah following ṭalāq …
Is a verbal divorce valid without witnesses? Where to spend the ‘Iddah?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Firstly, one needs to establish whether your husband pronounced the …
“Milkah” Marriages
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته In Islam, marriage is a contractual undertaking from which certain …
I said Talaaq, Talaaq. Is my wife divorced?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته A valid divorce requires one to address his wife saying, …
Intermingling at Weddings
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The presence of both males and females in the same …
Compensating spouses for contributions made to the growth of the other’s estate
Contributions made to the growth of the other’s estate could either take the form of …
Should non-financial contributions be considered when deciding a redistribution order?
Non-financial contributions by either spouse, unless stipulated beforehand, is considered altruistic. Spouses can, therefore, not …
Can You Answer These Allegations about Eleven Marriages of the Prophet?
Many have criticized the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) for taking numerous …
Inheritance on a policy
Life policies in South Africa, with very few exceptions,[1] are structured on the basis of …