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     Wife Waiving Conditions Stipulated by Her                                   Guardian Introduction Marriage in Islam is a solemn covenant built upon mutual rights, responsibilities, trust, and consent. Islamic law gives great importance to the conditions agreed upon at the time of marriage, provided that those conditions are permissible and do not contradict the Qur’an or Sunnah. Sometimes, a woman’s guardian (wali) may stipulate certain conditions when arranging her marriage. After the marriage, the wife may decide that she no longer wishes to hold the husband to some of those conditions. This raises an important question: Does the wife have the right to waive conditions that were stipulated by her guardian? Conditions in an Islamic Marriage The Prophet ﷺ emphasised that the conditions connected to a marriage contract are especially deserving of being fulfilled. He ﷺ said: “The ...

  Ruling on a Believer Who Commits Some Sins Islam teaches a balanced understanding of faith, sin, repentance, and Allah’s mercy. A believer may sometimes fall into sin due to weakness, temptation, or human error. However, committing a sin does not automatically take a person outside the fold of Islam, as long as the person does not regard that sin as permissible or reject something that Allah has clearly made obligatory. A Believer Can Commit Sins Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jamaa‘ah affirm that a Muslim who commits a sin remains a Muslim as long as he does not consider the sin lawful. His faith may become weaker because of the sin, but the sin itself does not necessarily make him a disbeliever. The Prophet ﷺ said: “When the adulterer commits adultery, he is not a believer at the time when he is committing adultery…” This does not mean that every sinful person becomes a disbeliever. Rather, it indicates that sins can diminish and weaken a person's faith. Faith increases through obedience an...

  The Ruling on Writing the Names of Allah and Muhammad ﷺ in an Interwoven Form Introduction In some places, you often see the names “Allah” and “Muhammad ﷺ” displayed together, sometimes in decorative calligraphy or with the letters of both names interwoven. The question arises: Is it permissible to place such a design on the door of a mosque or elsewhere? Islam teaches Muslims to honour both the name of Allah ﷻ and the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. However, honouring them must follow the guidance of the Qur’an and Sunnah, without introducing forms of expression that may confuse the distinction between the Creator and His Messenger. Allah ﷻ and His Messenger ﷺ Are Mentioned Together in the Shariah The testimony of faith itself combines the two essential declarations: لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” Similarly, the Qur’an and Sunnah frequently establish the relationship between belief in Allah and bel...

     Performing Aqeeqah for Oneself and Older                  Children, and Borrowing for It Aqeeqah is the sacrifice offered on behalf of a newborn as an expression of gratitude to Allah for the blessing of a child. It is an established Sunnah in Islam and is accompanied by other recommended practices, such as naming the child and removing the newborn’s hair. When Should Aqeeqah Be Performed? The Sunnah is to perform the aqeeqah on the seventh day after the child’s birth . If you cannot do it on the seventh day, you may perform it later when circumstances allow. For a boy, two sheep or goats are traditionally offered, while for a girl, one sheep or goat is offered, based on the well-known hadith regarding aqeeqah. The important point is that aqeeqah is a Sunnah and should not become a source of unnecessary hardship for the family. What About Performing Aqeeqah for an Older Child? If aqeeqah was not performed during childhood...

  It Is Mustahabb to Isolate Oneself at Times of Tribulation When a Muslim Fears for His Religious Commitment Islam teaches the believer to protect his faith, especially during times of fitnah (tribulation, confusion, and widespread trials) . When a person fears that remaining involved in a particular environment may weaken his faith, lead him toward sin, or cause him to compromise his religious commitment, it can be mustahabb (recommended) for him to distance himself from that environment. This does not mean that Islam encourages a person to abandon society without reason. Rather, it is a form of protecting one’s deen, heart, and obedience to Allah when serious trials become difficult to withstand. What Is Meant by Fitnah? Fitnah can include situations in which truth and falsehood become confused, sins become widespread, religious values are mocked or neglected, or a person is repeatedly exposed to influences that threaten his faith. The Prophet ﷺ warned believers about such tim...

  The View of Ahl al-Sunnah Towards the Sahaabah and the Leadership of Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq رضي الله عنه The Sahaabah (Companions) رضي الله عنهم hold a unique and honoured position in Islam. They were the people who believed in the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, accompanied him, supported him, learned directly from him, and conveyed his teachings to the generations that followed. Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa‘ah regard love and respect for the Sahaabah as an important part of their faith and maintain a balanced approach towards their lives and disagreements. The Status of the Sahaabah The Qur’an praises the early believers who supported the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Allah says: “And the first forerunners among the Muhajireen and the Ansaar, and those who followed them with good conduct — Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him.” (Qur’an 9:100) The Sahaabah sacrificed their wealth, families, homes, and sometimes their lives for the sake of Islam. They accompanied the Prophet ﷺ thro...