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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 13:00

I would like to know what are the rights/conditons of a Muslim Lady that she can mention in the Nikah Contract. I read about Moakhar el Sadaq and Esmaa in one of the threads. Would like to know more, or links, Scholars to ask or books to read where i can get authentic inoformation. Will really apprecite it. Have you or any one you know, used any clause in the contract

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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 12:13

One good one to add, since we live in an 'international' world with family all over the place, is that you should be allowed to travel to visit family members alone and to be able to take your children with you should the need arise.

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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 10:57

Thank you all for your helpful inputs.

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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 10:50

In my Nikah contract I included: cannot force me work cannot force me to stay at home cannot force me live in a country I don't want to should he decide to take a second wife, he must offer me the option of a divorce Husbands and wives should discuss everything and make good decisions together about what is best for them, their family and their future. In my case, I am so lucky because my husband is a good man, hard working, honest, and loyal. We discuss everything and our decisions are joint. Thank you mrsb. you are right. and am glad to know that Alhamdolillah you are enjoying a good relationship. and yes whats important is to be : good man, hard working, honest, and loyal as you have mentioned .

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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 21:48

In case that you will get married in Dubai, you will be able to discuss all the options for the contract with one of the judges of the sharia court. I'm not a Muslim but we have special conditions in our contract.

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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 21:30

Those are great conditions to add, Mrs B.

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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 18:46

In my Nikah contract I included: cannot force me work cannot force me to stay at home cannot force me live in a country I don't want to should he decide to take a second wife, he must offer me the option of a divorce Husbands and wives should discuss everything and make good decisions together about what is best for them, their family and their future. In my case, I am so lucky because my husband is a good man, hard working, honest, and loyal. We discuss everything and our decisions are joint.

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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 12:08

Jazak Allahoo Khair Katheerun for the useful info and links Apricot. Will go through them. What uv written has brought some more clarity to mind. Thanx again.

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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 11:59

Another link: http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/10343 The woman has been given the right to write out her conditions.Marriage contracts are legal documents, not emotional statements. Furthermore, it is a condition of all valid Nikkah contracts that both the man and the woman are signing the contract with the intent to remain married partners for the rest of their lives.

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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 11:51

This is the only clause that is forbidden to add to a marriage contract:http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/94454 Most scholars also discourage women from adding clauses stating that they refuse to have children born from the marriage. sorry this taking a bit longer. My dad has a great book on Islamic Shari'ah that we always referred to at home, but I don't have it here in Dubai! <em>edited by Apricot on 07/11/2012</em>

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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 10:13

Thank you so much Apricot. Really appreciate it and waiting for the website links too. but at your convenience plz. So, should the lady mention her conditions in the contract even if the future husband and inlaws are good people, like the right to get a divorce or conditions of second marriage? etc etc. to be on the safer side. This is the right that Allah has given the lady but what if Im thinking in my mind that what will the future relatives or girl's family think that does she have second thoughts of not giving her fullest to the relationship, lifelong. So what is the best thing to do? Thanx

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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 18:08

There are plenty of clauses that a woman can add. Examples: she wants her mother to live with her, she wants to live only in her hometown, she will divorce the husband if he marries another wife, she wants to complete her studies before starting a family, she wants her dowry given to her only in the event of divorce, etc. Personally, I did not. My father and I were quite comfortable with my future husband (and his father's)'s level of sincerity of faith and level of mercy. My (verbal) stipulations was that I receive my complete dowry at the time of signing the nikkah contract. Will find the links to some reliable websites, but not just yet, the kids beckon.

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