1. Facts of the Case A, a Muslim woman, and B, a Muslim man, were not married under Islamic law. However, during their relationship, A […]
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A, a Muslim woman is not married to B, a muslim man. A conceives a child from B. When the child is born, B acknowledges the child as his child. Is the child legitimate?
Facts of the Case A, a Muslim woman, and B, a Muslim man, were not married under Islamic law. However, during their relationship, A conceived […]
A Shia woman marries a Christian male under Islamic Law. Is the marriage valid? Will it make any difference if she is a Sunni woman?
1. Facts of the Case A Muslim woman belonging to the Shia sect enters into a marriage with a Christian man under Islamic Law (Nikah). […]
Iddat period
Iddat Period – Meaning and Concept Iddat is a prescribed waiting period observed by a Muslim woman after the dissolution of marriage (Talaq) or the […]
Residuaries
Residuaries – Meaning and Concept In Muslim Law, residuaries are heirs who inherit the remaining property of a deceased after the fixed shares of Quranic […]
Mahr
Mahr – Meaning and Concept Mahr, also called Dower, is a mandatory gift or payment made by a Muslim husband to his wife at the […]
Sajjadanashin.
Sajjadanashin – Meaning and Legal Concept The term Sajjadanashin is derived from the Arabic words “Sajjada” (carpet or prayer mat) and “Nashin” (one who sits), […]
8. “Under Mohammedian law the mother is entitled to the custody of her minor children but she is not a natural guardian. Discuss.
Understanding Guardianship and Custody under Mohammedan Law In Mohammedan (Muslim) law, the question of custody of minor children is distinct from that of legal guardianship. […]