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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

74 Questions

How can I persuade my parents, within Shia Islam, that it is permissible for me as a Syed Shia to marry a Sunni Muslim girl from a different cultural background?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You need to take them to an authentic scholar who can explain for the the Islamic rules according to Ahlul Bayt (AS) and tell them that following Ahlul Bayt (AS) is much more important than following the culture or society.

‘Wassalam.
Which Marjas permit a mature (Rashida) girl to marry without permission from her guardians?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

In general our esteemed Maraji' permit a female who meets the shar'i requirement of being a balighah rashidah, to marry without a need of a guardian's consent, as long as the condition of her being so is correctly defined and understood. 

It is not just a matter of maturity, but that she has absolute independence in her affairs, not just financial, but social as well. And that she is completely consciously aware of what is good and what is bad for her, and is competent in her decision making. 

And Allah knows best
What is the ruling on engaging in Mutah with a girl who does not have a father?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If the virgin girl has no living father but has a paternal grand father, his permission or approval will be enough. If she has no living father nor paternal grand father, then she can decide herself for herself and does not need a permission from other family members.

'Wassalam.
Is it permissible for a Shia girl, who has converted from Sunni Islam, to marry a Sunni boy solely for the sake of her mother's happiness, despite her awareness of the truth of her belief?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Marriage between Muslims from any Islamic sect is permissible in principle, but if you know that this marriage can harm your faith or religious practice, then you should avoid it because saving your faith and religious practice is more important than marriage. Your mother's happiness can not be through endangering your future. You should explain to her in suitable and polite way your situation and never allow such forced marriage if you feel that it can harm your faith or religious practice.

'Wassalam.