Rights of Spouses
1,443 questions
What is the Sharia ruling on love, and what should one do when facing a turmoil of thoughts, deadly confusion, a feeling of hatred, and an unwillingness to do anything?
Is it obligatory for the questioner to remain in the land of disbelief where she entered into a "white marriage" in order to obtain documents and work, or should she return to her homeland and parents despite her disagreement with them due to their lack of religious commitment?
Is copying books and works without the permission of their owners—whether they are alive or deceased—for the purpose of studying considered unlawful (haram) and falling under the category of theft, given that the student does not have sufficient money to buy these books and seeks knowledge with the intention of serving the Muslim nation (Ummah)?
How can one deal with parents' insistence on removing the niqab for work, while wishing to complete a marriage to a committed young man whose father stipulated a sum of money for the bride?
What is the optimal course of action regarding continuous disputes between parents, and is it better to distance oneself from them, or to strive to fulfill their desire for separation?
Is it permissible to work in a job that a wife sought to provide through her brothers?
What is the Shar'i (Islamic legal) opinion regarding a woman who is subjected to physical abuse, verbal abuse, humiliation, and financial exploitation by her unemployed husband, which has affected her psychological and physical health, and she is considering seeking a divorce to protect her rights, so what should she do?
What is the religiously mandated frequency for a wife to visit her brother weekly, and what is the religiously mandated frequency for a wife to visit her mother during the annual holiday?
Is a husband considered to be unjust to his wife if he divorces her due to her failure to satisfy his sexual desires, her shortcomings in fulfilling his marital rights such as adorning herself and preparing food, and her refusal to allow him to marry another woman who prevents him from procreating?
What is the ruling on the work of trade unions that defend the interests of their members, organize and protect the profession?
How is the estate of a man who died leaving behind a wife, a mother, and half-siblings (brothers and sisters from the father's side) to be distributed, given that he left a house, a plot of agricultural land inherited from his paternal aunt, and a pension from his work?
Is it permissible for a programmer to design a friendship and acquaintance website that focuses on open relationships (and not only marriage)?
What is the ruling on accepting a gift of money, a special phone number, or mediation for a job from a foreign girl with whom you have an illicit relationship? And would this money or job be unlawful?
Does divorce take place when a husband, in a state of anger, curses the religion and the Lord, knowing that he prays and fasts, and is his action considered apostasy?
To what extent is the saying attributed to Imam Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) authentic regarding a woman who embraces Islam before her husband: "He has more right to her intimacy as long as she is in the land of her emigration"?
Is the wife obliged to obey her husband by moving with their children to live in their home country (Lebanon/Syria) by themselves while the husband remains in Switzerland for work, or should she insist on them all staying together in Switzerland, or that the husband moves with them? And what is better for the wife: to go to Syria with her family, or to stay in Lebanon to see her husband and his family when he visits?
What is the ruling on a woman creating a website for matchmaking young people, communicating with them via email to learn about their information and facilitate their union, after which the young man goes directly to the house? Is this considered ikhtilat (impermissible mixing) or does it involve anything forbidden?
What is the ruling on the following two situations: The husband saying to his wife, "We won't work out together," in an unconfirmed voice (whether it was voiced or not), and then repeating the same phrase several times at the end of the day with the intention of asking about its ruling?
Is it permissible to leave one's wife in her country and return to work abroad for a year, given the inability to bring her along due to high living costs, and the fear of harm to one's religiosity if one were to remain alone?
Should a young man who possesses 9,000 pounds and has a monthly salary of 500 pounds get married, or should he wait until God enriches him, given his current financial circumstances, and is he, by this, considered among those who cannot afford marriage?
What is the ruling on intermingling with men for the purpose of brotherhood and assistance in work and other matters, given the absence of sexual feelings towards them, and the repeated relapse after repentance? And what is the effect of this on the lack of facilitation of marriage, given the obstacles related to caring for a sick mother?
What is Islam's ruling on a husband who does not provide for his wife, even though she is employed, and demands that she spend on the household despite his financial capability? He becomes angry when she asks for her rights, then takes punitive measures against her and her family because of it. He sends her an official notice demanding her return to the marital home while she is in the period of postpartum confinement (nifas), and deliberately avoids seeing his son? Is divorce the solution in this case? And how should the wife act?
What is the Sharia ruling regarding a wife who repeatedly leaves her husband's house without his permission and demands a divorce, and does not listen to her husband concerning her clothing and work, and refuses to have children, and considers her stay at home a confinement for her? And does a man have a say in his wife's clothing and work? And is the wife obligated to prepare food, clean the house, and create a suitable atmosphere for her husband?
Is a divorce that occurred —prior to consummation and seclusion— due to parental coercion and threats, with the husband uttering the word "huna" (here) instead of "ana" (I) and intending to refer to the girl's name not the place, considered a valid divorce according to Sharia, and what are the obligations incumbent upon the husband towards his fiancée, especially given what transpired between them in terms of touching and pleasure?