A Warning Against Mixing Between Men and Women
A Warning Against Mixing Between Men and Women From ‘Abdul-‘Azīz ibn ‘Abdullāh ibn Bāz to all my Muslim brothers who see and read this. May Allah guide me and you to acts of obedience and keep us away from innovations and wrongdoings. Peace and Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon you. To proceed: As a […]
The Necessity of Caution Regarding the Traps of Phones and Private Calls
The Necessity of Caution Regarding the Traps of Phones and Private Calls A young man spent years chasing after girls, maintaining one “relationship” after another. When he finally wanted to marry, he told a friend: “Find me a family with respectable daughters.” His friend asked, “And what about the ones you used to know?” He […]
Marriage (An-Nikāḥ)
Marriage (An-Nikāḥ) Linguistic and Legal Meanings Linguistically, nikāḥ may mean the marriage contract, and it may mean marital intercourse. Abū ‘Alī al-Qālī noted a precise Arab usage: if they say “he married (nakaha) so-and-so (a woman) or the daughter of so-and-so,” they intend the contract; and if they say “he married his wife,” they intend […]
Pre-Engagement Indicators
Pre-Engagement Indicators Pray Istikhara and make du‘ā’ before committing, then repeat it. Perhaps Allah will show you what is right. How should two people judge suitability for marriage? There are several essential indicators. If any one of them is missing, stop immediately and reassess. God-consciousness (Taqwa): If he/she fears Allah and seeks His pleasure, proceed. […]
The Shar‘i Hijab and the Hijab of Hypocrisy
The Shar‘i Hijab and the Hijab of Hypocrisy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds alone. May peace and blessings be upon the one after whom there is no prophet. To proceed: Foundations of the Muslim Woman’s Dress A Muslim woman’s clothing must be ample, covering her entire body from men who […]
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