Marriage & Divorce
What is my duty if I know one is married to an alcoholic?
I have a female cousin who lives with a Muslim man. This Muslim openly drinks alcohol and is involved in...
Are a wife’s prayers valid if she upsets her husband?
I came across a quote by Imam Imam Jaffer Sadiq, saying “Whenever a wife spends a night as her husband...
Can both spouses appoint the same person to recite the nikah?
Can a jurist (who recites nikah’s khutba) be a lawyer from both sides (from the groom and bride)? The reciter...
Can the wife initiate a divorce?
Is it allowed to ask for a divorce from a husband who does not do his responsibilities and shows a...
Is the walima mandatory?
Is walima [of marriage] mandatory or not? Walima is recommended and not mandatory.