Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is a marriage valid if the bride and groom agree despite objections? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses whether a marriage is valid if the bride and groom agree, despite objections from family or others. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I got married three years ago, during which I had a strained relationship with my father and faced issues with my older brother, who interfered in the marriage. We requested the Shaykh performing the nikah to act as my wali since my mother attempted to contact my father, but he […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I converse with my wife, narrating stories about other people’s divorces. Upon mentioning “divorce” in one of these stories, I couldn’t help but think of my wife. Consequently, after these discussions, I am concerned about the validity of my own marriage. Does this render the divorce valid, and what action […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can parents reject a proposal from a pious man because they don’t like him and his family? He doesn’t have a university degree but is independent, working full-time, earns decently, and supports his parents as well. My parents think the families don’t match, but he and I are compatible, […]