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Marriage & Family
Can I defer/delay paying part of the dower (mahr) for marriage?

Short Answer: Yes, if it is not conditional.

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December 12, 2022
Marriage & Family
How can all people be descendants of Adam and Hawwaa (Eve) if marriage between siblings is forbidden?

Short Answer: It was forbidden after them.

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November 18, 2022
Marriage & Family
If a child or adult drinks breastmilk do they become unmarriageable (mahram)?

Short Answer: Only a child under age two does.

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January 15, 2021
Marriage & Family
Do I have to financially support my parents and other family members?

Short Answer: It depends.

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December 24, 2020
Marriage & Family
Does my spouse have to serve or visit my parents?

Short answer: No, but they should be nice to them.

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December 24, 2020
Marriage & Family
What types of birth control can a couple use? Is permanent contraception or sterilization allowed?

Short Answer: Any non-permanent types.

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December 5, 2020

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