Q:
1. What is the Shari' status of getting married? Is it Fardh, sunnah muakkadah, wajib, etc.?
2. What should be the niyah of a person who wants to get married?
3. What is the sunnah method of getting married. i.e. How did the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) conduct marriages in his time.
Q: We are 4 children (2 daughters and 2 sons). My father passed away a few months ago. Who is responsible for taking care of and for the financial needs of my mother?
Q: During the time of nikaah, can the bride stipulate a condition upon signing of nikaah documents that she would not allow the groom to have a second wife. Is that allowed?
Q: I am a severe porn and masturbation addict. I have been struggling with this for many years. I used to watch porn and masturbate 2 times a day. It's a 10 year addiction and I am still suffering from it.
Now I am facing real consequences in my life. I have lost my studies, my career has been down hill almost over and now I feel like the divine consequences are getting more severe. It's like Allah is slapping me and each slap gets more severe. I am being exposed, humiliated, troubled also completely lost. Please make dua for me.
Q: A person I know is getting married, so they are hosting a party where we will gather and eat. The duff will also be played in the party. The party will be women-only, but I'm having some doubt on the duff part.
Is this within the boundaries of permissibility to use the duff? Also, I think they will use some speakers so that the duff is louder.
Q: Is it an Islamic tradition for a woman to stay in the house for full 40 days after giving birth or is it just an old tradition?
Q: I'd like to know the following:
1. Is a woman's milk brother's children her mahaarim?
2. Are the children of your foster son your mahaarim?
Q: I'd like to know if it's the father's responsibility to provide for a daughter if she's not married at the age of 30, e.g. with clothing, food, shelter, medical, etc.
Q: I would like to know about the rights of a wife in Islam.
Q: Is it allowed for the husband and wife to agree on terms/installments for the payment of mahr? Example: I'll pay you 1000 every month for 2 years. Is this OK or is it better to pay upfront one time even though it is less?
If the husband dies, can the wife claim this remaining amount from the inheritance?