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The Role of Wali (Guardian) in Marriage: Wisdom, Conditions, and Contemporary Fiqh Discussions

Here is an article on the role of the Wali in marriage, examining its spiritual wisdom, legal conditions, and the contemporary debates surrounding it. In an age that champions radical individualism—where young adults are told to “follow their hearts” and make life’s biggest decisions in isolation—the Islamic institution of the Wali (marriage guardian) can seem […]

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The Concept of Mahr (Dower): Rights, Dignity, and Modern Monetary Debates

In the cacophony of wedding preparations—the venue bookings, the catering menus, the floral arrangements, and the elaborate dresses—one Islamic obligation is often relegated to a symbolic afterthought: the Mahr (dower). It is mentioned in passing, a nominal amount written on a marriage contract, or deferred indefinitely with a vague promise. Conversely, in other circles, the

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Issues in which Men and Women are treated as dissimilar in Islam

This article deals and as well as tempers with the issues, which raise most of the questions and criticisms. 1.Hijab Muslim men and women have to fulfill very different requirements concerning Satr (parts of the body which have to be covered). The following Verse deals with the observation of Satr for women inside the home

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Issues in which Men and Women are treated alike or Women are treated favorably

This chapter discusses issues, which carry little or no controversy. 1. Education The Messenger of Allah ronce said: “Acquiring knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim. (At-Tabarani) This narration applies equally to men and women. “Knowledge” in this context refers primarily to knowledge of the Qur’aan and the Sunnah as no Muslim should be ignorant of

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Conditions of Hijab (Veil)

﷽ ➖➖➖ THE LEGISLATED HIJĀB ➖➖➖ EPISODE: THE CORRECT VEIL ➖➖➖ Literally, hijāb (Arabic: حِجَاب) means anything that is used to cover something and prevent anyone from reaching it, such as curtains or garments. Allāh (ﷻ) says in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:59), (interpretation of the meaning): O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters, and the women

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