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  • Surprise return from travel by one spouse upon another

    I heard that it is not acceptable for a husband to make a surprise visit to see his wife when, for example, one of them is traveling without the other and is not expecting the spouse to be there. I would like to know if this is true, and also does it apply in the other fashion (that the wife cannot make a surprise visit to her husband when he is not.. More

  • Married Couple Argue All the Time

    Is there a Du'a that makes husbands and wives argue all the time? I overheard my father telling someone that if this Du'a is recited then the couple do nothing but argue. I ask this because my wife and I argue all the time and in front of our children. We never used to; she was really caring. But lately because I have now focused on my family's (wife.. More

  • Only One Brother Works and Others Do Not, What Should He Do?

    I am a young Moroccan 30 years old. I have worked with my father for 13 years, I have 2 brothers and 6 sisters. I am manage the company and the other brothers do not do anything (only they eat and sleep). I want to leave the company but my father does not. The company will be stopped without me. My question is should I leave the company or not? .. More

  • Disputing Over the Future of Children

    I got married four months ago with a man. Now he has shown some new sides. I asked him before we got married if he thinks there should be any difference in the upbringing of boys and girls. Now we had a discussion and he says he would kill his own daughter if she became Kafir, but only kick out his son. He also became angry with me because I think that.. More

  • Marrying without informing one's parents

    A while ago I have been engaged to a Muslimah with my parents consent. It is time now that the girl and I feel we should get married, as I am able to do so. However, my parents are not allowing me to get married to this girl yet, as they want me to wait for a while longer until I finish my studies. I feel that I cannot wait any longer since I would.. More

  • Told Friend to See If Her Husband's Job Is Lawful

    I told my friend that she should check to see if her husband's job is Halal or not and that caused problems between them. Did I do something Haram by saying that to her? .. More

  • Kissing Hands Of Family Members on ‘Eed

    On Eid days, we youngsters visit our parents, uncles, and aunts to show our respect and affection. We kiss the back of their palm (hand). Is it permissible? Our intention is purely to show our respect. Is this allowed in Sharia? .. More

  • Living in Non-Muslim Parents' Home Paid For Through A Mortgage

    I live with my parents in their house. My parents are not Muslims and they purchased their house through a mortgage. My father told me that if I get married, my wife and I can live in the basement of this house for free. I thought this was a great offer because my salary is not enough to pay for my own apartment. So, can I get married and live in the.. More

  • Striking a Muslim who Strikes You

    If your Muslim brother argues with you, then strikes you, do you strike him back? .. More

  • Dua' for non-Muslim parents

    My question concerns my non-Muslim parents. They are very kind to me and to my husband. They have helped us in many ways, and do not oppose my being Muslim. In fact, my mother has purchased some beautiful books for me about Islam. I pray that Allah guides them, as it is a source of great pain to me that they are not yet Muslim. I fear for them if they.. More

  • Wife Wants Another Child but Husband Wants Her to Study

    I would like to have another child, but my husband doesn't. he wants me to study something that I don't want to study. I am not interested in it and most people who study/work it are men. He want me to study for 4-5 years, and then to have another child. Please advice what should I do. .. More

  • Convert from Shia wants to leave parents

    I used to be Shia I changed 3 years ago to Sunnah (Al-hamdulillah). I live with my parents. Should I leave them and move or should I continue living with them? Many scholars of Islam have said not to have anything to do with them. .. More

  • Rights and Duties to Parents and Relatives

    What are the rights/duties of man in terms of monetary help, etc., to be provided to father and mother, wife and brothers and sisters, if any, and in-laws? .. More

  • Pleasing your mother

    I learnt from someone a saying: 'Lord's pleasure then mother's pleasure'. Is it true that if your mother isn't pleased, Allah will not be pleased with you and your good deeds will not be accepted until you please your mother? Praying in congregation at the Masjid is Fard-ain and not praying in congregation at the Masjid is a sin except if you have.. More

  • Man wants to marry but parents object

    I am 21 years old and I found a young Muslimah who I want to marry. My mother objets because she wears the Hijab (not modern). My parents also say she is from poor family whose parents are divorced. In addition, my mother says my older sister is not married and I have to wait until she marries. What do you advise in this case? .. More