Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever marries a woman on the condition of a dowry he does not intend to pay to her, […]
Hadith on Dishonesty: Sin to promise payment without intending to Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Among the greatest of sins to Allah is that a man marries a woman and, when
Hadith on Injustice: Exploitation of women, workers, animals Read More »
Abdur Rahman al-Salami reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Do not be excessive in the dowry of women.” A woman said, “It is not so, O
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‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best marriage is one that is easiest.” In another narration, the Prophet said, “The
Hadith on Nikah: Best marriage and dowry are easiest, simplest Read More »
Ibn Shihab reported: The Caliph Abdul Malik ibn Marwan judged that a woman who was raped must be paid her dowry by the one who raped her. Malik said, “The
Malik on Rape: Rapist must be punished, victim not punished Read More »
Yahya ibn Sa’id reported: Habibah bint Sahl was married to Thabit ibn Qays, and Thabit had struck her. When she woke up, she went to the door of the Messenger
Hadith on Talaq: The Prophet divorces husband who beat his wife Read More »
Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: I was among people with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, as a woman stood up and she said, “O Messenger of
Hadith on Mahr: The Prophet marries couple with modest dowry Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, emancipated Safiyyah, married her, and regarded her freedom as her dowry. The Prophet held a banquet with sweet
Hadith on Freedom: The Prophet frees Safiyyah, marries her Read More »
Sabrah al-Juhanni reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited temporary marriage, saying, “Behold, it is forbidden from this day of yours until the Day of
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