Assalaam walaikum,
I am in need of a fatawa. The situation is thus: A sister needs to know her legal status in regards to her marriage situation. She married a brother. He left. Her last physical contact with him was six months ago. They have had some communication via the telephone. It has decreased as time passes. She has met a new brother. He is known to her family. There are serious plans for immediate marraige.
The sister is unsure of her position. Is she legally able to marry the brother.
Brothers and sisters, I thank you for providing Islamic knowledge on this sensitive but real issue.
I am in need of a fatawa. The situation is thus: A sister needs to know her legal status in regards to her marriage situation. She married a brother. He left. Her last physical contact with him was six months ago. They have had some communication via the telephone. It has decreased as time passes. She has met a new brother. He is known to her family. There are serious plans for immediate marraige.
The sister is unsure of her position. Is she legally able to marry the brother.
Brothers and sisters, I thank you for providing Islamic knowledge on this sensitive but real issue.