The importance of nikaah

January, 2013

• 1 January

  The Sunnah method of congratulating the bride and bridegroom after nikaah

  Q: What is the Sunnah method of congratulating the bride and bridegroom on the occasion of nikaah? A: Whenever Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) congratulated a Sahaabi on the occasion of nikaah, he congratulated him with the following duaa: بَارَك اللهُ لَك وبَارَك عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِيْ الْخَيْر “May Allah Ta’ala …

November, 2012

• 6 November

  Delaying marriage on account of studying

  Q: Is it advisable for one who has the need to get married to delay on account of studying further? A: It is the Mubaarak teaching of Shari’ah that when a boy or girl reaches the age of marriage and they perceive the need to get married, then they should do …

October, 2012

• 8 October

  The position of Nikaah in Islam

  Q: What status does Nikaah hold in Islam? A: Nikaah is an emphasised Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Hence, if a person possesses the means to get married and is able to fulfil the obligations of Nikaah, he should get married. النكاح من سنتي (رواه ابن ماجه في سننه …