Day Questions

Is it correct to say the words of the temporary marriage contract, and explain the dowry and time duration afterwards? If I am doing Mut’ah marriage with an Ahlul-Kitab woman, is it correct for me to recite the contract on behalf of her too, as it would be difficult for her to do so?

The temporary marriage contract does not have to be in the Arabic language. It can be recited in any other language. The marriage contract must include the time period and the specific dowry amount, and both parties must understand these terms and agree to them. The couple can agree on them before the contract and then refer to the agreed in the contractual words.

Is it permissible to chat to women on the internet?

It is not permissible to communicate with a woman, other than one’s wife, in such a way that arouses sexual desire, even if it was through the internet.

I want to know the Islamic background of Eid-e-Nowruz. Is it an Islamic festival?

No, it is not. Nowruz is a national festival for Persians and other nations like Turks and Kurds. The said nations are still celebrating it as a festival connected to their cultures even after they embraced Islam.

If a bride covers her hair but wear a wig/extension, would she be considered in a hijab or not?

The usual laws of hijab will apply to all women, whether she is a bride or not. It is obligatory to cover the head – except for the face and the neck – and the rest of the body except the hands in the presence of non-Mahram men. It is prohibited to use a wig as part of the hijab if such is considered as encouraging abandoning hijab, or if it is worn as an embellishment in the presence of non-Mahram men.