Nikaah & Marriage Issues

Performing the nikaah at the bride's house

Q: Please advise on the below scenario as well as questions. Insha Allah I am getting married in December in Cape Town, and I am from natal. The wedding and walima will be taking place in Cape Town. The Imam will perform the nikah at the house, as the nearest masjid is far away from the house. Is this allowed in Islaam? or does the nikah have to take place in the Masjid. For us to have the Walima, what are the requirements that need to take place. May Allah Ta'ala reward you for your assistance.

What qualities should one look for in the person one wishes to get married to

Q: I am a girl of 33 years old and not yet married. I always get many marriage proposals and I have never accept anyone. If I would get married tomorrow that is easy but the problem is that most of people are experiment people, means that unfortunately they have done many things before marriage and that is for me not possible to marry someone like that. I feel we are so different, but today it is very difficult to find that person, even impossible. I am lost, I don't know what should I do. I am afraid that after marriage I feel bad living with this person. Could you please advices me and share with me your valuable opinion.

Sunnah method of Nikaah

Q: I am getting married soon, Insha Allah. Please provide me with the step-by-step sunnah way of nikkah and what is required to make the nikaah valid. Also, what is the difference between a wali and waqeel, and who would suffice as a witness for both bride and groom?

Having intercourse during haidh

Q: One of my patients came to me and was asking me regarding the side effects on the person for husband and wife that what will happen if some one does inter-course with his wife during her mentrual cycle to be exact 4th day of the cycle and was asking me the what is the Islamic point of view on that, is it harm/ or sin if someone does intercourse with his wife during her mentrual cycle? Please give your expert advice.