Jama Masjid India

(part 1 of 2) Description:  The types and procedures of divorce is a detailed subject among Muslim jurists, but this two-part lesson will aim to cover the basic rules of divorce in Islam with little technical language. Objectives ·         To understand the rationale of the Quran to allow divorce. ·         To understand that divorce is the last resort, not the first step to resolve marital conflict. ·         To understand the obligatory, recommended, permitted, disliked, and forbidden types of divorce. ·         To learn about ‘ iddah ’ or types of ‘waiting periods’. Arabic Terms ·         Iddah  - waiting period. ·         Sunnah  - The word  Sunnah  has several meanings depending on the area of study however the meaning is gener...

Description:  The article discusses important details of an Islamic marriage that every new Muslim should be aware of before getting married. Objective: ·         To learn the goals of marriage. ·         To learn the meaning and role of a  walee. ·         To appreciate the criteria for selecting a spouse. ·         To learn the rules of meeting a prospect before marriage and the marriage proposal. ·         To understand the conditions of a valid Islamic marriage contract. ·         To learn about dowry and the wedding feast. Arabic Terms: ·         Imaan  - faith, belief or conviction. ·         Halal  - permissible. ·         ...

Description:  Rights of husbands and wives on each other will be discussed based on the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Objective: ·         To learn the rights of husbands. ·         To learn the rights of wives. ·         To learn the basics of sexual conduct between the husband and wife. Arabic Terms: ·         Mahr  -  dowry, bridal gift, given from a man to his wife. ·         Ramadan  - The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.  It is the month in which the obligatory fasting has been prescribed. Islam clearly lays down rights and responsibilities of a husband over his wife and that of a wife over her husband.  The idea that spouses have rights over one another is quite unique to Islam.  What also makes it more amazing is how clearly they ...

(part 1 of 2) Description:  Simple and straightforward essential marriage advise for new Muslims. Objective: ·         To list some matters for a new Muslim to reflect upon before getting serious about marriage Arabic Terms: ·         Istikharah prayer  - the prayer for Guidance ·         InshaAllah  – God willing, if God wills it to be so.  It is a reminder and acknowledgment that nothing happens except by the will of Allah First Things to Know One of the most useful advice, in the opinion of this author, is that a new Muslim should take Islam one piece at a time.  It is a total way of life that needs time to adjust.  It can take years to leave many non-Islamic behaviors, but sticking to Islam brings happiness in this life and in the one to come.  Therefore, allow yourself time to grow as a Muslim and practice what you learn....