Hedaya Hartford

Gives clear details and explanation of 1) what is involved in a marriage contract, 2) why it is vital to have it according to the country’s laws and registered, 3) ways to protect the bride, how she can divorce a nonaccomodating or absent husband, and 4) gives marriage contracts that can be taken out of the book and used.
Potential problems for some: according to Hanafi fiqh, the woman speaks first: “I marry myself to you.” Then he says “I accept your marriage to me.” I think Shafi’is have the man speak first. Important for every imam to have this book… (mer)