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· Does a Talaaq administered during pregnancy take effect?
It is not permissible to give or utter talaaq to one’s wife during pregnancy. But, if the Talaaq was given in the state of pregnancy it (the Talaaq) will take effect and the husband will be guilty of committing a sin. Back to top
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· The pamphlet which I have enclosed says that a woman has the right to issue Talaaq like the man has the right. Can a woman give Talaaq to her husband?
The pamphlet is highly misleading. The right of Talaaq is vested in the husband. The Shariah does not vest the wife with this right. Back to top
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· I divorced my wife by uttering the word Talaaq twice in anger. Her Iddat has not expired yet. Can I take her back without renewal of Nikah?
You may take her back before expiry of her Iddat. You must also now remember that in future if you utter the word Talaaq once more the divorce will become final and irrevocable. The one Talaaq will be added to the two already given, making the Talaaq “mughallazah” (emphatic, irrevocable and final). When this occurs you will not be able to regain your wife. Nikah between you then will not be valid. Back to top
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· Is goodwill Jaiz (permissible) in Islam?
“Goodwill” falls under the Islamic definition of Riba and as such it is not lawful in Islam. Back to top
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· I have my personal savings deposited in the building society. In which way can I utilize the interest thus accrued?
The interest obtained thus has to be given to the poor without forming a Niyyat (Intention) of Thawaab. The Shariah rules that all unlawful property in one’s possession must be restored to the rightful owners. In the event that this is not possible (as it is in your case) the property has to be eliminated by giving it to the poor WITHOUT ANY NIYYAT OF THAWAAB. Back to top
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· I have incurred a debt on which interest is being charged. I have some interest money in my possession, which was obtained from savings. Is it permissible to pay the debt interest with the interest money I have?
In the first instance it was not lawful to have incurred a debt bearing interest However, since you are now already involved in this evil, you should make every effort to extricate yourself from it. Under the circumstances you may utilize the interest money you have to offset the interest charged on the debt you incurred. But remember that it is not lawful to save money in the bank with the intention of obtaining interest. Back to top
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