http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/-t1.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:41:41 GMT 10 http://i75.servimg.com/u/f75/13/35/13/71/hijab10.jpg http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/-t1.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/observe-etiquettes-with-your-spouse-t619.htm Ithar Without a set of rules and orders to be applied and respected, life would be chaotic and uncivilized. A home that is based on desires will be destroyed by them. A home that is built on water will sink into it. A house that is constructed in the path of the flood will be destroyed by that flood. A family that is founded on piety and obedience to Allah The Almighty cannot be uprooted, even by the strongest of winds. “Build your house on rock” is the advice of many grandfathers to their grandsons. ... Marriage and Engagement Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:41:41 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/observe-etiquettes-with-your-spouse-t619.htm#661 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/observe-etiquettes-with-your-spouse-t619.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/ten-tips-to-increase-love-between-the-spouses-t618.htm Ithar Everyone wants to increase the amount of capital in the bank and searches for the means to increase his wealth. Similarly, everyone wishes to increase the affection and love he shares with his wife, so he should search for suitable means to increase the amount of love and faithfulness between them. We will mention some of them: 1- Exchanging gifts, even if they are symbolic. Putting a rose on her pillow before sleeping has a wonderful effect. A tiny colored card with beautiful words written ... Marriage and Engagement Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:24:03 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/ten-tips-to-increase-love-between-the-spouses-t618.htm#660 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/ten-tips-to-increase-love-between-the-spouses-t618.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/advice-to-women-regarding-marriage-ii-t570.htm Ithar What to do upon receiving a proposal: The young woman should pray Istikhaarah (i.e., the Prayer of Guidance) and not to ask others to pray it on her behalf, as some women do, as this is a baseless act and an innovation in the religion. Furthermore, she should seek the advice of trustworthy people and inquire about the person. Imaam Ahmad may Allaah have mercy upon him reported the story of Julaybeeb may Allaah be pleased with him who was sent by the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ... Marriage and Engagement Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:38:49 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/advice-to-women-regarding-marriage-ii-t570.htm#601 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/advice-to-women-regarding-marriage-ii-t570.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/advice-to-women-regarding-marriage-i-t569.htm Ithar Abu Hurayrah may Allaah be pleased with him reported that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: “If a man whose religious commitment and moral conduct you approve of proposes for marriage to your daughter, then marry her to him; otherwise, trials will prevail and great corruption will spread upon the earth.” [At-Tirmithi & Ibn Maajah] Imaam As-Sindi may Allaah have mercy upon him commented upon this narration, saying: “A person’s religious commitment assures fulfilling ... Marriage and Engagement Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:35:18 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/advice-to-women-regarding-marriage-i-t569.htm#600 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/advice-to-women-regarding-marriage-i-t569.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-of-a-woman-who-does-not-listen-to-the-speech-of-her-husband-t515.htm Ithar Question: What is your opinion of a woman who does not listen to the speech of her husband, and nor does she obey him, and she opposes him in many of the matters: such as she leaves without his command, and sometimes she leaves sneakily without his knowledge? Answer: It is obligatory upon the woman to obey her husband in goodness, and is it prohibited upon her to be disobedient to him and it is not permissible for her to leave his house except with his permission.The prophet sallahu ... Marriage and Engagement Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:41:10 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-of-a-woman-who-does-not-listen-to-the-speech-of-her-husband-t515.htm#523 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-of-a-woman-who-does-not-listen-to-the-speech-of-her-husband-t515.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/do-not-stay-away-from-your-wife-for-more-than-six-months-without-her-permission-t514.htm Ithar Question: How long is the legal period for which a man may be absent from his wife when he is on a journey? Answer: If the husband is absent from his wife for a long period of time, and she does not permit him to do that, then he must return to her as soon as half a year has passed, unless he is excused due to illness or the like. However, if she permits him to stay longer, there is no sin upon him if he delays for the period which she allows him, even if it is long; but in this situation, ... Marriage and Engagement Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:38:38 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/do-not-stay-away-from-your-wife-for-more-than-six-months-without-her-permission-t514.htm#522 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/do-not-stay-away-from-your-wife-for-more-than-six-months-without-her-permission-t514.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/praying-two-rak-ahs-before-intercourse-with-one-s-wife-t513.htm Ithar Question: What is the ruling on praying two Rak'ahs before having sexual intercourse on the wedding night? Answer: Some of the Companions, may Allaah be pleased with them, prayed two Rak'ahs before having sexual intercourse with their wives on the first night. But I know of no authentic Sunnah from the Messenger of Allaah sallallaahu alaihi was salam, regarding this. The Sunnah is to touch the woman on the forehead and ask Allaah for her goodness and the goodness of what she brings to ... Marriage and Engagement Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:38:03 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/praying-two-rak-ahs-before-intercourse-with-one-s-wife-t513.htm#521 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/praying-two-rak-ahs-before-intercourse-with-one-s-wife-t513.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-husband-is-required-to-provide-t463.htm Ithar Question: If the wife has a job and she receives a good salary, is it incumbent upon the husband to provide for her? And what will the situation be, if his income is little? Answer: It is an obligation upon the husband to provide for his wife, even if she has a good salary, because his providing for her is in return for the pleasure which he gets from her - even though his income may be little, unless the woman is good-natured and is indulgent towards her husband regarding provision, ... Marriage and Engagement Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:47:40 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-husband-is-required-to-provide-t463.htm#471 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-husband-is-required-to-provide-t463.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-on-a-young-woman-s-guardian-refusing-to-give-her-in-marriage-t462.htm Ithar Question: A person proposed marriage to a young woman and her guardian refused, with the intention of forbidding her to marry. What is the ruling of Islaam on this? Deliver a legal verdict for us, may Allaah reward you. Answer: It is an obligation upon the guardians to give their charges in marriage early if they are proposed to by suitable men and they accept, according to the words of the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi was salaam: ‘If one whose religion and character pleases you proposes ... Marriage and Engagement Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:47:02 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-on-a-young-woman-s-guardian-refusing-to-give-her-in-marriage-t462.htm#470 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-on-a-young-woman-s-guardian-refusing-to-give-her-in-marriage-t462.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/on-delaying-the-marriage-of-a-young-woman-until-completion-of-high-school-or-university-education-t461.htm Ithar Question: There is a widespread custom of a young woman or her father refusing those who propose to her until she has completed her high school or university education, or so that she may study for a number of years. What is the ruling on that? And what is your advice to those who do so, so that the young women might reach the age of thirty or more without marrying? Answer: My advice to all young men and women is to marry without delay and to hasten to it, if conditions permit, as the ... Marriage and Engagement Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:46:04 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/on-delaying-the-marriage-of-a-young-woman-until-completion-of-high-school-or-university-education-t461.htm#469 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/on-delaying-the-marriage-of-a-young-woman-until-completion-of-high-school-or-university-education-t461.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-on-giving-a-daughter-in-marriage-to-one-who-does-not-pray-t460.htm Ithar Question: One of my kin has proposed to my daughter and I am under an obligation to him, (for example, for having lent him money, or shown some kindness to him etc.) but he is addicted to alcohol and he keeps company with bad people and prays little, or does not pray at all. He is also addicted to watching videos and television and other time-wasting devices and I am in difficulty regarding him. I request clarification of the ruling of Islam in the matter. Answer: If the person proposing ... Marriage and Engagement Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:44:57 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-on-giving-a-daughter-in-marriage-to-one-who-does-not-pray-t460.htm#468 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-ruling-on-giving-a-daughter-in-marriage-to-one-who-does-not-pray-t460.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-disbelieving-father-may-not-be-a-guardian-of-his-daughter-in-marriage-t459.htm Ithar Question: A young Muslim man wants to marry a Muslim girl, but her father, who is a habitual drinker, and an apostate always refuses. Is it permissable for this father to contract the marriage of his daughter? Answer: If she is a Muslim, then there is no objection to the young Muslim man marrying her. But her father may not be her guardian if he is a disbeliever; instead, her brother may give her in marriage, if she has a good brother, or her paternal uncle, or her paternal cousin, or ... Marriage and Engagement Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:44:10 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-disbelieving-father-may-not-be-a-guardian-of-his-daughter-in-marriage-t459.htm#467 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/marriage-and-engagement-f13/the-disbelieving-father-may-not-be-a-guardian-of-his-daughter-in-marriage-t459.htm