Nikaah & Marriage Issues

Monthly allowance for the wife

Q: I would like to know what portion of the husbands salary is the wife entitled to if the husband earns R40 000 after his taxes. The husband pays for all the household expenses. Apart from the normal household expenses is the wife entitled to her personal expenses from her husband. I hope this question is clear and I thank you in advance for your effort in this matter.

Marrying a Shia

Q: I am a 28 year old female and I  feel I am ready to complete half of my imaan. I recently received a proposal from a compatible partner whom I am inclined to and vice versa. he has also met with my parents and forwarded his proposal but when my dad learnt that  he is a shia (imami) muslim my dad has silently rejected the proposal. My dad promised that  he would get back to him with his answer but it's been almost a month now and  when I approached my dad wanting to know what he has decided and as to whether the boys parents could meet with my parents his response was that I must not rush him and he will give me an answer when he is ready.  A similar incident happend when I was younger and my father failed to respond to my proposal. I don't think this is fair on both of us as we are ready for marriage and want to do things the correct Islaamic way. Are there any grounds on which nikkah can be delayed if two individuals are ready and do not want to fall into sin please can you provide me with advice on what can be done in a situation like this.

Delaying marriage

Q: I am engaged to my cousin from last 2 years, we have 10 years of difference in our age. We are dying to get married with each other but our parents specially my fiance's parents are not willing to marry her daughter till 8 to 10 months more. My parents are ready but the girl's parents are saying that we are not in a position to arrange money for marriage. My age is 31 now and I am losing control on my patience. I am afraid of going on wrong path if I dont get married till next 3 months. Please tell me weather girl's parents are doing correct thing by holding our marriage?