Establishing Contact With Estranged Family Members
Answered by Ustadh Abdullah Anik Misra Question: Asalaamualaikum warahmatullah, We have family on my dad’s side that we don’t talk to and it’s really getting me down. My parents are really stubborn...
View ArticleKeeping Good News From Parents Due to Abuse and Disrespect
Answered by Ustadh Abdullah Anik Misra Question: I recently passed my degree and I had told everyone except my parents because of how they’ve treated me and my wife. My mother disrespects my wife and...
View ArticleHoarding and Giving Away Others’ Possessions
Answered by Sidi Wasim Shiliwala Question: If someone in your family has the habit of holding on to things (i.e. hoarding), is it permissible to dispose/donate their things without their permission?...
View ArticleShould I Maintain Ties With Family Who Openly Sin or Shun Them?
Answered by Ustadh Tariq Abdul-Rasheed Question: Assalamu alaikum, I have read and heard in many places that one should love everyone, be merciful with everyone, have good opinion of everyone, and...
View ArticleShould Converts Break Ties With Non-Muslim Family Members?
Answered by Saira AbuBakr Question: Recently I read an explanation here about whether to break up ties with relatives or family members in case they are sinful people and the answer was clearly...
View ArticleShould the Decision for Marriage Be Taken Only Considering Somebody’s Caste?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalamualikum. My parents are searching rishta for me, we like a family but the problem is that we belong to sheikh family and they belong to Ansari. We like...
View ArticleIs it Obligatory to Forgive Others? How to Deal with Abusive Family Members?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Aslamulaykum, 1. Is it obligatory to forgive family and friends for wronging you? 2. Could you please mention some narrations or proofs with some of the main...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Approach to Take in Convert Marriage Issues?
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalaamu alaikum. I converted to Islam over ten years ago. Since I am Indian, there was a lot of backlash and cultural drama within my family. I found a...
View ArticleWhat is the Minimum Amount of Relationship I Have to Keep with a Relative I...
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: I have a cousin who has always provoked negative feelings in me whenever I found myself around her. The breaking point for me was when she questioned me...
View ArticleHow Can I Help Non-Practising Family and Friends?
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalamu alaykum, I have friends who I’ve known for almost a decade, who don’t practice unfortunately. I try my best to drag them to Islamic events, talk...
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How Should I Uphold My Family Ties?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam ‘aleykum. How should I uphold my family ties? Who does it apply to? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that this message...
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Can I Go to My Non-Muslim Sister’s Birthday?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalam alaykum, My non-Muslim blood sister has invited me to her birthday. Is it allowed for me to go? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I pray this finds you in the...
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Should I Return a Christmas Gift?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaikum, I have recieved at work, as a christmas gift, a 10£ gift voucher. Can I accept it? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I...
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How Do I Mend Ties With My Estranged Brother and His Family?
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: I live abroad and I am unable to visit my parents regularly. I feel that they are being neglected by my other siblings who live in the same city. My...
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How Should I Deal With My Disrespectful Younger Sister?
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: I am fifteen. I have a younger sister aged ten. My sister is very disrespectful to me, and more importantly, very disrespectful and rude to my parents....
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My Sisters-In-Law Belittle Us and Their Parents. Do I Need to Maintain Ties...
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: How do I deal with my sisters-in-law who boldly disrespect their parents and their brother? They often criticize, correct & belittle their parents,...
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Can I Attend My Nephew’s First Birthday Party When There Is Alcohol Being...
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: My non-Muslim family often have events where alcohol is the main feature of parties and get togethers. Most recently my brother is having a first...
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How Should I Deal With Inappropriate Behaviours on Whatsapp?
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Our family has a Whatsapp thread in which we all keep in touch with each other. There are male cousins on both sides, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws etc....
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How Do We Maintain Family Ties With Bloodthirsty Relatives?
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: I have an extremely difficult relationship with my sister. Not only has she argued with me via phone and social media,but she also flirted with my...
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How Can I Tell My Family From Abroad That I Do Not Support Their Backwards...
Answered by Ustadha Umm Umar Question: Assalam alaykum, I have recently had close relatives from abroad. They are very cultural. They are not used to seeing girls getting an education and working. The...
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