Question 1
Assalam o Alikum
1. Is calling off engagement without any valid reason permissible?
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Question 2
Assalamu-alaykum mufti sahib. I am getting married in three months, insha'Allah, and I have some questions regarding engagements in Islam. During an engagement, the couple exchanges rings, which involves physical contact. However, I understand that touching a non-Mahram woman without nikah is not allowed.
Could you please clarify if engagements are permissible in Islam? Additionally, what is the recommended time gap between engagement and nikah? For instance, can nikah take place three months after the engagement? During this period, would I be allowed to meet my fiancée alone to get to know her better? Since my family has agreed to the marriage and I am certain the engagement will not be broken, I would like to know what rights I have over my fiancée.
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Question 3
Assalamualaikum,
I am asking this question on behalf of a friend. A man got engaged to someone in a non-ceremonial, Islamic manner but now wants to marry another girl, who is his cousin. Although they do not interact, he wants to marry her. His parents are against breaking the engagement, citing the Quranic instruction to fulfill promises. Can this man break the engagement to marry someone else, or would it be considered haram?
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Question 4
Is engagement permissible in Islām? If yes, what are the practices that you are able to do while engaged?
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Question 5
Please sir reply as this is the biggest decision in my life.
I'm from the UK, working full-time as a shop assistant. My family arranged my engagement to my first cousin about 2-3 years ago, despite my initial disapproval. Recently, I discovered that my cousin was only informed of the engagement six months ago. My family is pressuring me to proceed with the marriage due to concerns about their reputation.
I want to know if I must obey my parents in this matter. They claim that I'll be punished by Allah for disobeying them and that no one will speak to me again. Who is in the right? Please advise me on the best course of action.
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Question 6
Assalamu alaikum!
My friend got engaged years ago, but he never wanted to marry that person. He felt pressured and made excuses, but eventually agreed. Now, he's directly saying he doesn't want to marry her. His parents are upset, citing the engagement and potential damage to family relationships. They claim the girl is better than someone he'd choose himself and that they only want the best for him.
How should my friend and his parents be advised?
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Question 7
I'm having my Fatiha (marriage ceremony) tomorrow, InshaAllah. My fiancé says it will be considered an Islamic marriage since we have witnesses, and both we and our parents agree. However, I'm unsure because I learned that the contract needs to be written for it to be an Islamic marriage. I'm confused about what we're allowed to do, whether we can be alone, and what rights he has over me after Fatiha.
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Question 8
Assalamualaikum
I've heard that wearing engagement and wedding rings is haram because it imitates non-Muslims (kuffar) and is considered shirk to believe it strengthens marriage. My question is, if we wear these rings as gifts without believing in their supposed benefits, is it permissible?
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Question 9
I'm an Aalimah who graduated recently, Alhamdulillah. I've been engaged for 3 years after performing Istikharah. However, I recently stumbled upon an intimate conversation between my fiancé and another woman. Although I didn't intend to spy, my insecurity has grown, and I'm struggling to shake off these thoughts. While some people consider such conversations normal, I find them unacceptable.
For me, Deen, loyalty, honesty, family life, kindness, and unity are essential aspects of a relationship. Given the prolonged engagement and the temptations of the world, I fear my fiancé may fall into Shaytan's traps.
Is it acceptable to break the engagement after performing Istikharah again, considering my unease and loss of trust?
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Question 10
Are engagements classified as a sunnah? Is there precedence from the Prophet (peace be upon him) or tradition?
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