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Q: (asked from Glasgow, UK) Can a Muslim couple decide for themselves how many children they want, or does Islam have a ruling on this?

Islam sets no fixed number of children a couple must have but strongly encourages a large righteous family. Learn where personal choice ends and Islamic guidance begins.

Q: (asked from Sheffield, UK) Is family planning or using birth control actually permissible in Islam, or is it considered haram?

Temporary birth control for genuine reasons is permitted by most scholars in Islam. Learn which methods are allowed, which are prohibited, and what conditions apply.

Q: (asked from Bradford, UK) What does Islam actually say about having children within marriage? Is it obligatory or a personal choice?

Islam strongly encourages having children within marriage and considers it part of the prophetic sunnah. Learn whether it is obligatory and what scholars say about delaying or avoiding it.

Q: Can a Muslim marry a non-Muslim woman who has converted just for the purpose of marriage?

A conversion made solely to enable marriage is technically valid in Islam, but scholars raise serious concerns about sincerity, stability, and the long-term strength of that faith.

The ins and outs of finding your Muslim spouse — questions answered by respected Islamic scholars.

Your Islamic Marriage Questions, Answered

Finding a spouse in a halal, Islamic way can raise many questions — from understanding destiny (qadar) and the rights of a spouse, to navigating engagement, nikah contracts, and family obligations. Our collection of Islamic FAQs is answered by knowledgeable scholars to help you navigate your journey with confidence and clarity.

Browse by category below, or explore all questions. Each answer is rooted in authentic Islamic scholarship to ensure you receive reliable guidance for your marriage journey.

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Can a Muslim couple choose how many children they want — Islamic ruling explained

(asked from Glasgow, UK) Can a Muslim couple decide for themselves how many children they want, or does Islam have a ruling on this?

Family – Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin, Islamic Fiqh Council

Is family planning and birth control permissible in Islam — halal haram ruling explained

(asked from Sheffield, UK) Is family planning or using birth control actually permissible in Islam, or is it considered haram?

Family – Imam Al-Ghazali, Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, Islamic Fiqh Council

What does Islam say about having children within marriage — Islamic ruling explained

(asked from Bradford, UK) What does Islam actually say about having children within marriage? Is it obligatory or a personal choice?

Family – Imam Al-Nawawi, Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin

Marrying a woman who converted to Islam for marriage — is it valid and permissible

Can a Muslim marry a non-Muslim woman who has converted just for the purpose of marriage?

Family – Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin, Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, Islamic Fiqh Council

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