Shafaqna English- The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered questions about the correct way of reciting the Nikah sermon.
Question 1: How must a man recite the Nikah sermon?
The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s answer: The woman can say (after setting the time and Mahr): (Zawwajtuka Nafsi Fil Moddatul Ma’aloomah Alal Mahral Ma’aloom) and the man also to say: (Qabbaltu).
Question 2: Must it be recited in Arabic?
Answer: According to Wajib precaution, assuming that Arabic sermon can be managed; do not recite in Farsi (non-Arabic language).
Question 3: Must we know that the woman has observed Iddah (the period a woman must observe after the death of her husband or after a divorce)?
Answer: It is not necessary unless has been in Iddah and she thinks her Iddah still continuing. In that case if she is alleged to be; according to Wajib precaution, she needs to investigate.
Question 4: If the woman is known for adultery (Zina); is it allowed to marry her?
Answer: According to Wajib precaution it is not allowed unless she repents.
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