Nikah

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

The Different Punishments for the Women of Jahannam

QuestionThe Women of Jahannam. Rasulullah (sallallah 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Ali, on the night of my ascension (Mi'raj) I saw women of my ummah who were being severely punished that I became concerned for them and started crying.

9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

Dowry of Sayyidatuna Hawa (‘alayhas salam)

QuestionIs the following hadith authentic? Allah Ta'ala ordered Sayyiduna Adam ('alayhis salam) to send salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) as mahr (dowry) for Sayyidatuna Hawa ('alayhas salam).

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Sprinkling Water on Each Spouse After Nikah

QuestionI have heard two points in a lecture regarding procedures related to after the Nikah. 1) It is Sunnah sprinkle water on each spouse. 2) It is Sunnah for the father of the bride to go to the house of the couple and make Du'a for them. It was mentioned…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Are Du’as Accepted at the Time of Marriage?

QuestionI heard that du'a is accepted in the gathering where Nikah takes place. Is this mentioned in a sahih Hadith and is it permissible to quote the Hadith?

24 Jumadal Akhirah 143525 April 2014

Hadith on Wife Demanding Divorce

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that a woman who demands separation from her husband will not smell the fragrance of Jannah. Such a woman is termed a munafiq (hypocrite) in the Hadith.

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Do Not Delay in Five Things

QuestionPlease provide the correct translation and reference for the following: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised haste in 5 matters: "Establishing Salah, repentance before death, completing the funeral rites of the deceased, paying off debts, marriage when a suitable match is found."

7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14358 February 2014

Du’a for Re-Uniting the Couple

QuestionKindly advise regarding the following situation in light of the Qur'an and Hadith. A woman left her marital home and went to live with her married daughter. Her husband and brothers attempted to reconcile with her, but she refuses to disclose any reason for leaving and refuses to return. She…

6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14357 February 2014

Hadith on Marrying One’s Relatives

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the Hadith which encourages a person to marry from among his close relatives.