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Islamic Ruling on a Fictitious Marriage for the Purpose of Obtaining Citizenship

What is the ruling of Islamic Law on a fictitious marriage for the purpose of obtaining citizenship?

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The Mother`s Maternal and Paternal Uncles, and the Father`s Maternal and Paternal Uncles are Considered among the Unmarriageable Kin (Maharim)
 
Are the mother's maternal and paternal uncles, and the father's maternal and paternal uncles, considered among the unmarriageable kin (Maharim)?
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Islamic Ruling on Using Contraception without Husband`s Knowledge

What is the ruling on a woman using contraception without her husband's knowledge if he is mistreating her?

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Islamic Ruling on a Husband Preventing His Wife from Working

When I got married, my husband had no objection to me working. However, after a recent disagreement between us, he has started trying to prevent me from going to work. Please note that I spend my salary entirely on myself and our children, and he is falling short in his duty to financially support us. Am I religiously obligated to quit my job?

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Ruling of Islamic Law on Marrying Conjoined Twins

What is the ruling of Islamic Law (Sharia) on a man marrying two sisters who have two heads but share a single body?

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Before Marriage, it is Forbidden for a Suitor to do what is Forbidden for any Non-Mahram

What is the ruling on a young man proposing to a woman in a public place while holding her hand and carrying her in front of people?

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The Ruling of Islamic Law on the Marriage of a Minor
What is the ruling of Islamic Law on the marriage of a minor?
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Conditions for Valid Khalwa according to Sharia (Islamic Law)

What are the criteria for a valid Khalwa between a married couple who have performed the marriage contract but have not yet consummated the marriage?

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Ruling on Daughter Residing with her Mother and Step-Father

What is the ruling of Sharia when step-daughter, born of wife with whom marriage has been consummated, resides with her real mother and step-father?

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The Rights of the Wife Take Precedence over Performing Supererogatory Acts of Worship

Am I permitted as a wife to hold off my husband from fasting every Monday and Wednesday of each week, because this effects my life in general and the marital life in particular?

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What is Obligatory upon Husband towards Wife in Terms of Housing

I married my second wife a year ago, however, she insists that I register the apartment where she lives in her name and tries to force me to do so by starting trouble and staying at her parents`. She does so because she thinks that this is her right according to the rules of Sharia. Is this really her right taking into consideration the fact that I have a first wife and five children and don`t want to be unjust to any of my heirs?

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The Restrictions of Suitors' Relationship

What are the permissible matters during engagement and within the boundaries of Muslim families' customs and habits earlier than the conclusion of marriage contract at the court? 

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Ruling on Seeking Separation on Grounds of Spouse having an Infectious Disease

I have been married for one year and Allah has blessed me with a baby. However, my husband has contracted a rare virus that can`t be cured and remains in the body for life. This virus is extremely infectious and contracted through bodily fluids: saliva, blood, sperm and even through drinking from the same glass. What is the ruling of Sharia on my seeking separation on this ground?

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Reciting Al-Fatihah upon Engagement and Conclusion of Marriage Contract

What is the ruling of Sharia on reciting Al-Fatihah upon engagement and at the conclusion of the marriage contract?

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Evidence Prohibiting a Muslim Woman from Marrying a Non-Muslim

Is it prohibited for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim according to scholarly consensus, and what is the evidence on that?

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