Inheritance in Islam and European law
The inheritance laws in Islam are designed to contribute to the re-distribution of property in order to prevent…
Family
The family is where faith is first lived and passed on, and this topic gathers Shaykh Akram Nadwi’s writing on its duties and difficulties. The articles address marriage, upbringing, and the responsibilities that hold a household together, alongside harder questions that the tradition does not shy away from. Throughout, the aim is guidance grounded in the sources rather than sentiment.
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Sexual abuse
Sexual abuse, whether of women or men or children, cannot be prevented by law. At most, law agencies can punish abuse after it has happened and has done the terrible, lasting psychological and social damage…
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My Late Father, May Allah Have Mercy on Him
Translated by Mohsina, Fatima and Aisha Akram Yesterday (Friday 4th Ramadan 1442 / 16th April 2021) my father,…
Critical Reflections on Feminism
I have been told that on this occasion I will not be addressing only fellow-Muslims but also non-Muslims.…
Children Attending the Mosque
By this link: We’ve noticed that some Imāms and mosque administrators prevent young children from attending the mosque…
Husband and wife
The Quran speaks about husbands and wives in the context in which children are born and trained as…
Women Scholars
Even though, for most people, the single most important and useful thing they do in the world is…
Children,s Drawing
In my judgement, Muslims should not be presenting the Qur’an to children in a form designed to compete…
Imam Abu Hanifah
Insofar as this talk about Abu Hanifah aims to introduce or present the book, it should pick out…
Sexual abuse
Sexual abuse, whether of women or men or children, cannot be prevented by law. At most, law agencies…
Secret marriages
The question of secret marriages Some brothers and sisters have asked me to comment on a practice that…
Questions & Answers on Family
View all Q&A →Gender roles and financial duty in marriage
Respected sister Shabnam Begum from Delhi has asked the following question: Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah Shaykh, I hope you are in the best of imaan and health. I have a few questions regarding gender roles in marriage and the financial responsibilities…
“A bedding for a man, a bedding for his wife, a third for a guest, and the fourth is for the shayṭān”
Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith 4142, narrated by Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah. The hadith says: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned bedding and said: “There should be bedding for a man, bedding for his wife, and a…
Ruling for a wife whose husband is negligent about eating ḥalāl meat
A sister asks: Her husband does not care whether the meat he eats is ḥalāl or not. He sometimes lies and says the meat he buys is ḥalāl, although she knows it is from the ordinary (non-ḥalāl) supermarket counter. What…