The Wife’s desire to live separately
 I am a newly wed wife and still trying to come to terms with my new role and circumstance. I personally feel that my husband and myself would be a lot happier if we...
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Holding hands in public
 What is the Islamic ruling regarding a married couple holding hands in public? It is very important to understand that there is a great emphasis on ‘hayaa’...
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Arranged Marriage
 Do you have to have an arranged marriage? It is not essential that a marriage be arranged by parents or guardians. However to gain their consent is important and this...
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Are you allowed to look?
 Is it correct for several people to come to ones house and view a female for marriage, e.g. in-laws, big brother, sister etc? It is permissible for the boy only, to...
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IUD to prevent pregnancy
Is it permissible to have an IUD inserted to prevent pregnancy? Prevention of pregnancy is in conflict with Islamic teaching. A harmful device such as IUD, which causes...
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Nail Polish
 What are the fardh (obligatory) acts of ghusl (bath)? Many girls and women apply nail-polish. Will this in any way hinder the validity of ghusl? A. The three fardh...
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