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Traditional Marriage Not Registered with Western Authorities
For a marriage to be valid in Islam, the presence of wife’s guardian and witnesses is essential. Official registration is not vital although its absence is discouraged as it ensures the rights for both parties.
Artificial Insemination
Islam permits artificial insemination if the sperm and the egg are from a married man and woman. And any other situation like getting the egg from another woman or the involvement of a third party is forbidden.
Registering Births in non-Muslim Registers
It is permissible for Muslims living in non-Muslim countries to register birth and deaths certificates with the official authorities. Birth certificates are practically relied upon in proving parenthood.
Adoption in Western Countries
Adoption of orphans and children of unknown parenthood is permissible in Islam only to look after them and not affiliate a child to someone other than its own father as it is obliged by some Western countries.
Wearing the Clothes of Local People
Muslims men should follow the non- religious local custom as long as it is not peculiar to unbelievers or used to distinguish them. The Prophet used to wear the same clothes unbelievers used to wear at that time.
Greeting a Mixed Group of Muslims and Unbelievers
A Muslim can offer the greeting of peace to a group of Muslims and unbelievers providing that he intends it to Muslims. The Prophet used to offer peace greeting when he passed by a group of Muslims and idolaters.
Friendship with Unbelievers
Muslims are required to disown unbelievers for God’s sake without harming them. They just have to maintain good peaceful relationships. But taking non-Muslim as intimate associates is not permissible.
Exchanging Visits with Unbelievers
It is permissible to exchange visits with non-Muslims when necessary or if it will help Muslims to introduce Islam and giving some advice which is a noble purpose. The Prophet himself used to visit non-Muslims.
Offering a Greeting Other Than Peace to non-Muslims
There are two views on offering unbelievers a greeting other than peace or starting with an ordinary greeting. One view permits offering a general greeting. The other forbids to start by greeting a non-Muslim
Salah Learning: Muslim Prayer
Salah learning is a great way to learn how to pray salah! Whether you're an adult wanting to learn, or maybe you're looking for a way to teach your children namaz , a Revert/convert to Islam or even just someone wanting to brush up on how you should be praying - Salah is for you!
The story of Imam Malik - Part Two
The the life of the four Imam’s series, Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'I and Hanbali.
The story of Imam Abu Hanifa
The the life of the four Imam’s series, Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'I and Hanbali.
Adopting the Husband’s Family Name
It is a tradition in Western countries that a married woman affiliates herself to her husband family. In Islam there are 2 views on this subject, the first forbids it, but the other sees it as a way of identification.
Marriage of Convenience
In some cases a man and a woman tend to get married to obtain certain benefits. Scholars are unanimous that such a marriage is forbidden as it is not permissible to go through a marriage contract for false pretenses.
Inheritance When Religions Differ
Muslim scholars have different views on the subject of inheritance when the deceased person and his heirs are from different religions. The presence of a bequest by will plays an important role in this case.
Custody of a Muslim Child by a non-Muslim Woman
The mother has the first right of custody even if she is following an earlier divine religion until the child is 7. In case it is feared that the child will be leaning towards disbelief, it will be taken from his mother.
Marriage Termination by Islamic Centres at the Wife’s Request
A Muslim woman in a non-Muslim country can terminate her marriage at her request “Khul’” through Islamic centers, as they have a judicial status. But the arbiters must follow all the required procedures.
Islamic Law & Its rationale
ISLAMIC LAW & ITS RATIONALE - Dr. Bilal Philips
Ramadan Made Easy
An exclusive Ramadan Webinar followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Bilal Philips
Divorce by a non-Muslim Judge
When relations between man and wife are strained, a woman may seek a legal judgment in her case from the courts of the country in which she lives. Fiqh councils have different opinions on this subject.