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Choosing a spouse

6 segments in 6 recordings · 2019 to 2022 · 0 verified · 5 checked positions · relationships/marriage/choosing-a-spouse · Feed

Most recent statement · 10 Dec 2022What is the story of the woman who tricked Abu Hanifa into a marriage proposal?Older segments link here so no earlier explanation is read as the last word.

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Latest answer · 10 Dec 2022

10 Dec 2022video LatestWhat 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. LessonAbu Hanifareport: the nikah with the least burden has the most barakahnikahhijab machine11 min 51 s56:24on YouTube

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2020 · 3

22 Sep 2020Monday Nights with Mufti Abu Layth 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. Question from live chatposition checkednikahbatil and fasid (void and defective contracts)Ahl al-Kitab (People of the Book)Majus (Zoroastrians) machine9 min 39 s1:05:38on YouTube
14 Jul 2020live stream 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. Lessonposition checked machine6 min 20 s2:20:55on YouTube
8 Mar 2020From the Mind of a Mufti 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. Question from live chatposition checkedwali (marriage guardian)Zaynab bint Jahsh machine3 min 37 s2:16on YouTube

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10 May 2019video 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. Lessonposition checkednikahUmar ibn al-Khattab machine6 min 33 s40:48on YouTube
28 Feb 2019On Love, Romance, and Relationships 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. Discussionposition checked machine4 min 59 s0:00on YouTube