ANSWER: If a person provides for his wife and children their basic requirements and he has extra money and his father is in need, he must give him.
Read moreANSWER: Two or more. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) also said, “Whoever has two daughters and treats them kindly, they will be a protection for him against the Fire.”
Read moreANSWER: If they order you to do something they believe that it is best for you and there is no harm on you because of it, it is advisable to obey them.
Read moreANSWER: You should wake them up before going. If they don’t get up the sin is on them while you have done your job. If they clearly tell you not to wake them up, do not wake them.
Read moreANSWER: Only the man. His responsibility is to fulfil his wife’s and children’s basic needs and if his parents are well off, he doesn’t need to give them anything. His money is his responsibility and no one else’s.
Read moreANSWER: Yes, this definitely falls under backbiting which is a major sin. She has no right whatsoever to want her daughter in law to serve her! She can keep a servant for that! As a daughter, you must try and make her understand the Islamic ruling regarding this topic. But if she is as described, this […]
Read moreANSWER: You must advise them diplomatically with good manners, knowledge, and wisdom and never cross the line of respect. However, you must never compromise your religion or give in to their pressure.
Read moreANSWER: You must not listen to her in these matters as there’s no obedience to the created at the cost of disobedience to the Creator. However, you must handle these situations firmly but diplomatically, without being rude to her as this is one of the major sins in Islam.
Read moreANSWER: This is not shirk but it is a major sin! You have no excuse at all for replying to your mother like this.
Read moreANSWER: This is your life, but I advise you not to marry her if your mother doesn’t like her, as this will cause many problems in the future, unless you live separately from your family! Your mother and sister want a servant to serve them in the house!
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