Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A lady that is to get married tomorrow wants to put the condition for her permission if her husband to be wants a second wife while married to her. The to-be officiant refused to perform the Nikāḥ (marriage). What should be done? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question I am one of two wives for my husband here in Alberta. I just read on the CBC news website that the Canadian Council of Imams has issued a verdict since polygamy is illegal in Canada, my religious marriage would not be valid. Please let me know if I…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why did the Prophet (peace be upon him) have multiple marriages? Isn’t this bad? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. All Prophets (peace and blessings upon them) remain of high status, ethics, and exemplary character, even though…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I know a married couple who has been separated for some time now, and are no longer treating each other as husband and wife. The separated wife came to know that the separated husband is dating another woman. Is this allowed in Islam? Does this constitute as polygamy in…