Day Questions

Do I have to follow one Marja in a particular issue, or can I follow more than one in that issue, choosing one of their edicts?

If the edicts of the Marjas are different in any particular issue, one must follow the most knowledgeable. If his opinion is an obligatory precaution, one has a choice of following him by acting upon the precaution or referring to another Marja provided that the latter is more knowledge than the rest of the Marjas.

A girl was divorced with the divorce of khula through a representative of the husband, and it was made a condition that the girl should surrender half of her dower. The divorce was pronounced and certificate issued, and all other monetary transactions were cleared, but the girl still has not given half of the dower. After observation of the waiting period, she then married another man. Please advise whether the divorce is valid, considering she has not paid the agreed half of the dower, and if it is void what should be done regarding her second marriage?

The divorce is valid. She owes him the agreed amount. He is allowed to demand it from her.

What are the recommended Surahs after Al-Fatiha to recite for the five daily prayers?

It is recommended to recite after Al-Fatiha:For Fajr prayers: chapters 78 (Al-Naba'a), 76 (Al-Insan), 88 (Al-Ghashiya) and 90 (Al-Balad). For Dhuhr and Isha prayers: Chapters 87 (Al-A’ala), 91 (Al-Shams) and the like.For Asr and Maghrib prayers: Chapters 110 (Al-Nasr) and 102 (Al-Takathur).

If a married girl is not willing to continue her married life, if she runs away forever and does not return, will she be considered divorced or will she remain in wedlock to her husband?

Her running away is not sufficient as a divorce. She is still considered as married. We advise her to try to solve the conflicts with her husband with reason and wisdom, and avoid any actions that have negative consequences.

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