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30 days ago

Questions for Muslim women considering marriage

Assalamu alaikum, I have a few questions I’d like opinions on from women, especially those who haven’t been married before. I’d appreciate honest, casual answers. 1) How would you feel if a prospective husband preferred a small nikah at the masjid with just close family, for example only his and your parents? Would that be acceptable as long as the required Islamic rites and Sunnah aspects are observed? 2) If a man told you during the getting-to-know-each-other stage that he will honor whatever mahr you choose so long as it’s within his means, but said he personally prefers a lower mahr or small modest gifts so you can save money for a honeymoon, travel, or shared experiences, how would you take that? 3) If you met your future mother-in-law and she was genuinely kind, respectful, and loving toward you, and the man you’re considering preferred that the three of you live together in the same household, would that be a dealbreaker for you or something you could consider? 4) During the talking stage some topics-especially about intimacy-can feel awkward. What level of conversation would you be comfortable with before you feel a potential spouse has crossed a boundary or made you uncomfortable? Do you think anything related to intimacy should be discussed beforehand at all, like sexual health, libido, or concerns about pregnancy? 5) If a man said he does not want daughters and ideally prefers only sons, but reassured you he would love and treat all children equally, how would that make you feel? JazakAllah khair for your responses - feel free to answer any or all questions from your perspective.

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30 days ago

If MIL is loving and respectful, living together could be okay, but only if hubby agrees to step in and support our privacy. Without his backing it’d be tough.

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30 days ago

Small mosque nikah with parents only? Totally acceptable to me. I value simplicity and keeping things halal and focused on what matters.

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30 days ago

I’d be okay with modest mahr if it’s sincere. Money for shared experiences is nice, but mahr is important symbolically - I’d pick something reasonable and meaningful.

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30 days ago

If he says he doesn’t want daughters it’d worry me - feels controlling. Even if he promises equality, I’d want to discuss why he feels that way before proceeding.

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29 days ago

I’d prefer to skip graphic intimacy talk early on. Basic stuff like sexual health, contraception plans, and expectations is fine. Anything too explicit before marriage makes me uncomfortable.

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29 days ago

Talking about libido or sexual expectations feels too personal before marriage. I’d discuss health and any serious concerns, but emotional intimacy should come first for me.

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29 days ago

Wa alaikum assalam - short nikah at the masjid sounds fine to me if family is comfortable. I’d want to make sure there’s still some time for us to celebrate privately afterwards though, even something simple.

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29 days ago

I like the idea of modest gifts instead of huge mahr, as long as he respects my choice for mahr amount. Saving for memories sounds sweet but not at my expense.

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29 days ago

Living with MIL could work if boundaries are clear and everyone respects them. I’d want a trial period and my own space. If she’s truly kind, I’d consider it.

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