Mufti Abu Layth Archive: relationships/marriage/choosing-a-spouse

What is the story of the woman who tricked Abu Hanifa into a marriage proposal?

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

What is the story of the woman who tricked Abu Hanifa into a marriage proposal?

Abu Hanifa died in 150 AH and is buried in Baghdad. In a story of uncertain accuracy, a woman tricked him into a marriage with a different bride to get him back for the clever reference he once gave a poor suitor.

Answer from 10 December 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors

Kind: general teaching

Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa | Mufti Abu Layth (at 56:24)

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Can a Muslim woman marry a non-Muslim man?

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Can a Muslim woman marry a non-Muslim man?

Mufti Abu Layth holds that such a nikah would be valid, though not meeting every condition, but advises couples to think hard because faith often becomes a conflict once children arrive. Mufti Abu Layth says he feels the nikah between a Muslim and a non-Muslim would in and of itself be valid.

Answer from 22 September 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors

Kind: general teaching

Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #183 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:04:58)

A more recent answer on fiqh/marriage-contracts exists (10 December 2022): How did Abu Hanifa solve the case of two brides sent to the wrong grooms?

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How do some imams use religion to exploit young women?

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

How do some imams use religion to exploit young women?

Imams who use religion to sell girls a fantasy of a pious relationship are despicable; girls should wake up from such fantasies and crimes should be reported. Mufti Abu Layth says imams who sell girls fantasies of a pious relationship, knowing there is a clientele for it, are as far as he is concerned absolutely despicable.

Answer from 14 July 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors

Kind: general teaching

Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti Abu Layth 173 (at 2:20:55)

A more recent answer on relationships/marriage/choosing-a-spouse exists (10 December 2022): What is the story of the woman who tricked Abu Hanifa into a marriage proposal?

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Did the Prophet marry his cousin?

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Did the Prophet marry his cousin?

Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet's marriage to Zaynab bint Jahsh, a relative only through her mother, is unlike families where everyone marries cousins; he also says marriage without a wali is valid. Mufti Abu Layth says he believes that a person can get married without a wali.

Answer from 8 March 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors

Kind: general teaching

Recording: Genetics and marrying relatives | Mufti Abu Layth (at 0:00)

A more recent answer on relationships/marriage/choosing-a-spouse exists (10 December 2022): What is the story of the woman who tricked Abu Hanifa into a marriage proposal?

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Is a marriage between a Muslim and a non-Muslim valid?

Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Is a marriage between a Muslim and a non-Muslim valid?

Yes, it would be valid, but it is discouraged: Islam strongly encourages marrying within the faith so children are not raised amid conflict. Validity is not the same as being a good choice. Mufti Abu Layth says a marriage between a Muslim and a Hindu, for example, would still be valid, though it may be a disastrous choice from a religious perspective.

Answer from 10 May 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors

Kind: general teaching

Recording: Can a Nikah with a Non-Muslim be valid? - Mufti Abu Layth Al-Maliki (at 40:48)

A more recent answer on fiqh/marriage-contracts exists (10 December 2022): How did Abu Hanifa solve the case of two brides sent to the wrong grooms?

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Why is it so hard for Muslims to find a partner?

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Why is it so hard for Muslims to find a partner?

Mufti Abu Layth says there is a crisis among Muslims in finding relationships, and advises using matrimonial sites sensibly and leaving early if someone seems odd. Mufti Abu Layth says there is a crisis of people trying to find relationships.

Answer from 28 February 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors

Kind: general teaching

Recording: Why Do Muslims have Trouble with Romance? -Mufti Abu Layth (at 0:00)

A more recent answer on relationships/marriage/choosing-a-spouse exists (10 December 2022): What is the story of the woman who tricked Abu Hanifa into a marriage proposal?

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