Is in vitro fertilization (IVF) allowed if the ovum or semen comes from a donor other than the wife or husband?

Short Answer: There were many great scholars in Islamic history, both male and female, who chose not to marry. To marry is undoubtedly a strong Sunnah. _____________________________________ Asalaamu alaykum, sister, Thank you for sending your question to Ask About Islam. To begin with, when it comes to the recommendation to marry, Islam does not distinguish between men and …

Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.  In this fatwa: 1- Islam permits marrying cousins. 2- It is a good practice to have a blood test before marriage. 3- If …

Wa `alaykum As-Salamu waRahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.  All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: There is nothing wrong with concluding marriage between the two Eids. Answering your question, the General Iftaa’ Department in Jordan, states the following: Getting married …

What are the limits of the relationship between the engaged couple?

Short Answer:  Forcing someone into marriage against their will is not allowed in Islam. Parents cannot also forbid their children to marry without legitimate reason. There is no doubt that marriage is recommended in Islam. But if you are unable to find a suitable partner, it would be better not to marry. _____________________________________ Salaam alaykum sister, Thank you …

I have been engaged with a Muslim woman. Although I don’t have any contact with her, can I think about her and take her photograph with me?

Wa `alaykum As-Salamu waRahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.  All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: There is no problem of getting married to a divorced woman who has kids. If you do it sincerely for the sake of helping her …

Is it permissible for engaged couples to talk on the phone and/or email back and forth?

Wa`alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: 1- The marriage of a man and a woman is not just a financial and physical arrangement of living together but a sacred contract, a gift …