Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: In the case of separation and divorce, what happens to the custody of the child and who is most rightful for the primary residence of the child? Does the age of the child play a role in the matter of child custody? Is it true the mother forsakes her…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the ruling on a woman who refuses her husband to see the children? Also, what is the ruling on women who claim their husband’s assets after divorce? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A husband and wife got into a heated argument and the husband uttered the words below and acknowledged it as a divorce at first but then rejected it and says it was not his intention. Would this be considered a divorce or not according to Islam? If so, what…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If a wife asked her husband during a disagreement, “Give me divorce!” and to that, he responded, “Take it from me.” Thereafter, later on the same day in the evening, the wife said, “I have counted what you said this morning as one ṭalāq.” To that, the husband responded,…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My father said that he did not understand what he was saying at the times that he said ‘ṭalāq’ to my mother. He was mentally ill at the time. Could you please confirm the validity of the divorce and provide us with the fatwā. Answer: In the Name of…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I write in regards to seeking some clarification in relation to words and phrases used by a husband to his wife and possible connotations [if any] this may have on the marriage. A wife had been on the receiving end of psychological and emotional abuse from in laws and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been separated from my husband for 9 months now due to domestic violence. I contacted him asking for my divorce. Due to having a child contact court case ongoing, he has written that he will give me divorce after the court case. In such a situation, is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If a husband says “take 3” to the wife, does it constitute as a religious divorce? Is saying “take 3” a metaphor of divorce/ ṭalāq? The person in question wanted to say “take 3 capsules” but due to waswās (devilish whispers), he is having doubts. Is saying “take 3”…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been diagnosed with OCD and it was very tough initially. Over time it is getting better. Usually, in winter months it comes back. The doctor gave me medicine and a 4 months course on CBT and ERP where they ask me to speak words of ṭalāq and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A few months back I had a very bad fight with my wife. I sometimes lose control of my mind, and say and do things which I do not intend to do, or say. During these times of rage, I hit myself to the extent that the next day…