Ask Shaykh YQ - Episode 12 - How do We Reconcile Going to Western Courts for Marriages & Divorce Issues

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explains on the issue of people going to western courts for marriage and divorce issues and what should be done when it conflicts with Islamic Law.  In a nutshell, this is a case by case verdict and not a general matter. First, a Shari'ah standpoint should be advised and tried to incorporate into the arbitration. They should go to a qualified Faqih and sort it out.