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 …

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Mufti Taha KaraanNikah and Talaq

Calculation and Rules of the ‘Iddah

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. Calculation of the ‘Iddah 1.1. The ‘iddah following ṭalāq …

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Mufti Abdurragmaan KhanNikah and Talaq

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 …

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MarriageMufti Taha Karaan

“Milkah” Marriages

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته In Islam, marriage is a contractual undertaking from which certain …

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Mufti Abdurragmaan KhanNikah and Talaq

I said Talaaq, Talaaq. Is my wife divorced?

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته A valid divorce requires one to address his wife saying, …

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Mufti Abdurragmaan KhanNikah and Talaq

Intermingling at Weddings

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The presence of both males and females in the same …

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Mufti Abdurragmaan KhanNikah and Talaq

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 …

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Mufti Abdurragmaan KhanNikah and Talaq

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 …

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Mufti Abdurragmaan KhanNikah and Talaq

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 …

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Mufti Taha KaraanNikah and Talaq

Inheritance on a policy

Life policies in South Africa, with very few exceptions,[1] are structured on the basis of …

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