Nikaah & Marriage Issues

Q: If a man had sex with a woman earlier, then he wants to marry the same woman, can he do it? Is it permissible in Islam?

Q: I am 24 years old and I am Bangladeshi. I want to marry a woman who is 11 years older than me, Pakistani, divorced and has a five year old child. As you can see I face monumental hurdles to convince my mother. I am aware that I don't need anyones permission to get married, however, I want my mother to be happy with this marriage. So far I have mentioned to my mother that the woman is Pakistani and my mother has refused even though I have explained that in Islam this is not an issue. I would like to ask the mufti what I can do to convince my mother? I am making plenty of dua that Allah softens her heart and makes her accept. I am also subtly talking about the issue. Also, what can I do if my mother doesn't agree? Is it a sin for me to marry without my mums consent or would it be a sin on my mother for preventing this marriage?

Q: My husband wants to take a second wife. We have been living in my house for twenty years. He bought a house now to live with his second wife. According to Shari'ah, is he supposed to provide me also with a house? Also what are the conditions?

Q: One of my friend is getting divorced from her husband because he left her and married another woman. Now, the son of her sister in-law (i.e. son of her husband's sister) likes her and offered her for marriage and she also wants to marry him, so is there any problem in the light of Islam? Is it halaal? Please advise.

Q: If I do a secret nikaah according to Shari'ah in the presence of a Moulana and some unknown witnesses but I don't register the nikaah papers, will it be acceptable in Islam and would he be considered my husband?

Q: When one intends nikaah, what qualities should one look for in the person one wishes to get married to?

Q: Recently I underwent many tough circumstances. At one point I lost the will to face the world, but Allah Ta'ala made my friends mother a way to my easiness. She gave me correct guidance and is giving me knowledge of Islam. I just wanted to know if she is a mahram or a na mahram to me?

Q: Does it say anywhere in Qur'an or Hadith that it is ok for a man to keep his wife with their parents and his brother? From my understanding he needs to give full ownership (meaning like the keys of the house showing full trust) of house to his wife and if he affords he should keep his wife in a separate place not in same with his brothers and parents.

Q: I have a dilemma, there's a girl in Pakistan looking for a husband and I am living abroad (UK), I have seen this girl's photograph, but she will probably (Allah knows best) want to see how I look like when I show interest. Is it allowed for me to send her a picture, which can be deleted thereafter. If not, what should I do. Thanks. I need a solution if it's not allowed.

Q: I want to asks how does Islam guide us about Married life. Up to what age should a child be kept with father/mother in their private room. As children grow, spouses feel problems in their private life. Please guide me according to Islamic teachings.