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  • Has to choose between marriage and working to support her parents

    Assalam aleykum,jazzakallahu kheiran for the good work.Am a muslimah who has gotten a marriage proposal from a pious guy alhamdulillah who lives in a neighbouring country.I havent told my parents yet because am bothered by something.Am aware of the importance islam puts on being kind and respectful to your parents even in their old age.My parents are.. More

  • Responsibility of all children to spend on a sick mother

    My parents live in pakistan,4 years ago my mother got stroke and became disable to speak and move herself.My elder brother live with them and he is married.me and my 2 sisters all we are married ,i live in ireland,my younger sister live in another city of pakistan and my youngest sister live in the same city in pakistan so she spend as much time with.. More

  • Her father practices magic against her mother

    My father practises black magic (sihr) against my mother. They have been divorced for many years, and I have not seen him for more than 20 years. Each time I think about contact I make Istikharaah, and I find out he is still trying to harm my mother. My mother has brought up 3 children by herself and by th grace of Allah swt we all practice Islaam,.. More

  • Responding to a father’s advice

    My father often advises my husband about how to bring up our son and he, my husband, usually gets annoyed. Should I ask my father to stop his interference in our affairs? .. More

  • In some cases parents’ treatment of their children differ according to their gender

    Sir, I was a little confused with one of the topics. Dose the rights of parents with children differ by gender? As in, mother with daughter, and mother with son; are there separate restrictions? I ask this because, in fatwa no. 90596, it said there is no harm in breastfeeding a 15years old girl, but in fatwa no. 89635 it said the 17years old boy cannot.. More

  • Wants to seek Islamic knowledge but her parents want her to work

    Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh what is best for me to do job or to get knowledge of islam? bcoz my family is forcing me to do job & i want to get knowledge of islam without any disturb & we dont have any financial problem Alhumdulillah & if i go against my family in this matter, Is i m a sinner or i m correct? Please advice.. More

  • Lacks self confidence because her parents have isolated her from other people

    asalamu 3alaikum,i need alot of help.i am getting mentally sick of all that is going on and i feel like i cant handle it anymore.i am 19 yrs old, ever since i was a little girl my parents have isolated me from everyone and everything.and now that im all grown up and should be independent in some things;i am isolating myself from all that is around.. More

  • Going out for Da‘wah without father's permission

    Am I sinful for practising outdoor Da‘wah activities without my father's permission?.. More

  • Her non-Muslim mother lives with another man without marriage

    A-SALAMUALAIKUM I reverted to Islam for about 7 years ago, 6 years ago my parents separated and my mum moved in with her new partner(not married,not Muslims). I have a very good relation with them and they often come and visit me and my family. They respect my new lifestyle as a muslim, even though I wear full Muslim dresscode +cover my face. My question.. More

  • Her father lives with a woman without marriage

    Salam Alaykom. My dad, unfortunately, he used to be a good man and 3 years ago he has changed and he is involved with a woman. He did not marry her, and he keeps saying he will but he still hasn't and he is also living with her in the same house. He didn't go to the masjid or make a celebration. We keep on trying to convince them to marry but they keep.. More

  • How to advise a sinful father

    My seventy-year old father drinks alcohol and tries to conceal this. What is my duty towards him? Also, he does not pray regularly except for the Friday prayer (Jumu`ah). What is the best way to advise him?.. More

  • The best way to advise one's father

    My father is a very nervous person, and when I advise him not to accompany his friends, because they are disobedient to Allaah, he becomes angry and bad-tempered. We cannot talk to any of the righteous people about his issue, so what can be done? Please advise. .. More

  • Ways to address a father who does not pray

    My father does not perform the prayers, although he fully knows the teachings of Islam. Being his daughter, I cannot find the proper way to advise him. Also, when he prays he only does this to boast before people. What is the proper way to advise him?.. More

  • Wants to work abroad but is worried about leaving his parents alone

    Dear Shaikh, I am an IT professional currently working in a multinational firm in my home country (Pakistan). I am the only son of my parents and currently living with them. I recently got married (Nikah only) and we have delayed a rukhsati as I need to construct the first floor of our home and for that I had taken a loan from Islamic Bank. The loan.. More

  • Afraid to study in another city and leave her sick mother

    Dear Sir/Madam, I have found a place on a course at a university which is away from my city; this means that I would have to leave my mother and family. The course offers me the chance to switch after one year into a medical school which is what I want to study; and it is really difficult to get into medical schools here in the UK. However this is.. More