When a girl departs (after marriage) and goes to her in-laws' house, then being subordinate to her husband, the in-laws' house itself becomes her homeland; however, her maternal home (Maika), which is her pre-existing original homeland (Watan-e-Asli), will remain her original homeland as long as, according to custom, her visits and stay there are relatively more than at her in-laws' house. And when she starts residing permanently at her in-laws' house, and visits her maternal home temporarily, then her maternal home will no longer remain her original homeland, and in case of staying for less than fifteen days at her maternal home, she will perform Qasr (shorten the prayers). (Bahishti Zewar: 2/50, Fatawa Mahmudiyyah: 7/501) (Derived from: Kitab-un-Nawazil: 5/452)
The Witty Advice of Mullah Nasiruddin to Amir Timur
One day, Amir Timur Lang was holding court. The courtiers were standing in their respective places in a respectful manner. Referring to the Caliphs of Baghdad, Timur said, "Their titles used to be very magnificent. For example, Mustaqzir Billah, Wathiq Billah, Mu'tasim Billah, and Mutawakkil Billah, etc. I wish to adopt some title of this kind as well." The courtiers suggested various titles according to their own understanding... When it was Mullah Nasiruddin's turn, he sought amnesty for his life and submitted, "In the humble opinion of this insignificant person, Your Majesty's title 'Na'oodhu Billah' (We seek refuge in Allah) will be very appropriate." (Reference: Monthly "Huma", New Delhi: January 1995, Page: 77)
