1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

175 Questions

What actions can I take as a sister if I observe my parents making poor decisions regarding my brother and not holding him accountable, despite having discussed with them my concerns about the impact of their choices on his life?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You as a sister, have to power nor authority on your brother's life. The best you can do is advising him in a nice way which can be accepted by him. As far as your parents decisions, you should keep full respect for them and if you have a suggestion, you should be very polite in presenting your suggestions to your parents. If you feel that their decisions regarding your brother's life are not correct, you try to explain your opinion to them in a very polite way and you can request respected other family members to talk to your parents in a nice way.

Wassalam.
What steps can I take if my parents disapprove of my marriage choice due to their bias against a revert, claiming he and his parents' religion make him unsuitable, even though there is no valid Islamic reason for their rejection?
Rebecca Masterton

It is difficult to give recommendations without knowing the full circumstances of the case. It is advisable to get a senior scholar, or cleric, to meet with your parents and discuss the issue with them.

You may have heard the hadith that says that if a believer comes to ask for the hand of a young woman, and he is rejected for no Islamic reason, 'fitnah will spread on the earth.'

Cultural and family issues require sensitivity though. Your parents, and his parents need to be helped to overcome their fears. I knew of an English woman who married into a family and her mother-in-law initially threatened suicide, but after some years, all the other families in their community were saying that they wished they had a daughter-in-law like that English woman.
If a Muslim Syed daughter living abroad engages in activities like drinking alcohol, having a boyfriend, and wearing inappropriate clothing, are parents in Pakistan obligated to financially support her living and accommodation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Parents are responsible to do every thing possible to protect their children from evil deeds and harmful company. If they are sure that their financial support will be used in sinful acts, they should refrain from supporting the wrong. They should everything possible to save their daughter from wrong.

Wassalam.
I am a Muslim man, unemployed and living with my wife, three children, and mother-in-law, whom we care for. However, she mistreats me and constantly curses me and my parents. What actions should I take in this situation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You need to tolerate her mistreatment and continue serving her and caring for her. Your tolerating her mistreatment will increase your reward.Wassalam.