Marriage

Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children (if any), and between them and their in-laws. It is nearly a cultural universal, but the definition of marriage varies between cultures and religions, and over time.

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Marriage . Ahl al-Kitab
If someone from Ahlul Kitab had relations while not married, is she still considered a virgin? Do I have to ask her father for permission for Nikah Mutah?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

If she is not completely independent from her parents, and has no family or social commitment to her father/grandfather as her guardian, she would not need to seek consent from her wali. Otherwise, she must have consent from her wali, where Muslim or from Ahlul Kitab. 

And Allah knows best
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Mother . Marriage . Istikhara
What should I believe when my own Istikhara for marrying a person came out positive, but my mother and her Peer's Istikhara came out negative?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

No one is bound to follow the Istekhara of others even your parents because it was based on their intention not yours. You must always keep the respect of your parents and avoid hurting their feelings.

Wassalam.
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Marriage . Contract . Mahr
Can the Mehr be given after the marriage contract is completed, as in agreeing on the Mehr and then giving it later during the marriage?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Mehr (Mahr مهر) is the right of the woman and she is entitled to receive it as and when she wants. She can ask for it before wedding and she can postpone receiving it. Even if marriage dissolves before she receives her Mehr, she will be entitled to receive later on.

'Wassalam.
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Parents . Girl . Marriage
Do I have the authority to decide on my own marriage even if my parents don't approve of the girl I choose, while I believe she is right for me?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

As far as the conditions of marriage, only virgin girl requires the approval of her father or paternal Durand father for her marriage. Man does not need approval from his father or mother in his marriage, but it is very important to keep the respect of your parents and avoid hurting their feelings. You as a man are entitled to decide your marriage, without causing any harm or disrespect to your parents. You should try your best to convince them and get their blessings.

Wassalam.
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Family . Father . Conversion to Islam . Marriage
Does a Muslim Pakistani man still need to seek permission from my non-Muslim family, including my father, if I, a revert lady, am interested in marrying him?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, whether the female is Muslim born or converted to Islam, he will still need to follow the correct shar'i and traditional Islamic custom of process of proposal and everything else. Involving family in the marriage proposal is extremely important, and so is seeking their blessings and happiness. 

And Allah knows best
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Marriage . Sayyid . Marriage Proposal
Is it permissible in Islamic law to reject a marriage proposal if a girl seeks to avoid sin by marrying someone who is equal to her in all aspects but is not from the Syed lineage?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no "sin" in rejecting a marriage proposal, and there is no "sin" in marrying a non-Sayyid. 

You must marry someone who, along with having the fundamental qualities of being religious and good akhlaq, but also compatible with you as well, and whether he is a Sayyid or not is irrelevant. 

And Allah knows best
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Hijab . Stepfather . Marriage . Mother . Grandparents
Is it obligatory for me to wear Hijab in front of my step-grandfather, who is the father of my stepfather, considering that my mother has married him?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Your stepfather who married your mother a fully consummated marriage is a Mahram for you and you don't need to wear Hijab in front of him. Same is his father.

Wassalam.
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Twelver . Marriage . Bohras
Is a Twelver Shia allowed to marry a Dawoodi Bohra?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Yes it is allowed for Twelver Shia to marry to any Muslim woman from any Muslim sect as far as the marriage will not cause harm to his faith or religious practice.

'Wassalam.
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Woman . Marriage . Man . Widow
Is a man required to have a Wali when marrying a virgin girl? Does he also need a Wali in the case of marrying a widow or divorcee?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Man does not need a guardian (Wali) in his marriage whether he wants to marry a virgin or a widowed or divorcee.

Wassalam.
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Marriage . Sunni . Scholars . Sunni-Shi'a
In a marriage of a Shia with a Sunni, do the scholars from each side read the Nikah?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

One valid Nikah is enough and no need to repeat after being sure that it was recited properly according to Shariat.

'It is important to note that if there is a possibility of harm on your faith or religious practice now or in the future , then such Nikah should be avoided.

Wassalam.
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Daughter . Marriage . Sayyid . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib
Did any of Imam Ali's daughters get married to a non-Syed boy?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Shaikh Abbas Al-Qummi , the well known scholars and Muhaddith has mentioned in his book Muntaqa Al-Aamaal , V.1 , P.460 has mentioned among the married daughters of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba (AS): the forth married daughter: Roqayyah, who got married  to Amro ibn Munthir Ibn Zagreb Al-Awwaam.

Wassalam.
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Sunni . Girl . Marriage . Parents . Society . Sunni-Shi'a
Is it acceptable for me to marry a Sunni girl who intends to convert to Shia Islam after marriage despite my parents' disapproval due to societal concerns?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Many people promise before marriage to embrace Islam or Shia Islam after marriage, just to get married with whom they want to marry, but they fail to fulfill the promise after marriage especially after passing years after marriage or after matrimonial misunderstands which are usual between couples. You must be sure the non Shia girl who wants to be married to you is really ready to follow Ahlul Bayt (AS) not for the sake of marriage but for the sake of Allah to a follower of Islam of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Your parents might have this concern and don't wish to see you in trouble in the future.

'If this girl is ready to follow Ahlul Bayt (AS) for sake of the Truth, she should start following Ahlul Bayt (AS) now and not wait. That should indicate her intentions and might help your parents to believe that she is a sincere person in her promise.

'Wassalam.
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