Fiqh of the family

QUESTION: Sheikh my question is regarding house chores.if one person is doing their part but other person(lets say2sisters)is not fulfilling her part on regular basis, then what does islam says about it, specially even if u mention it to them but they don’t bother and causing stress and u both knows u can’t even go somewhere else. Then what can be done about it ? How to deal with it?

Fiqh of the family

12 Jan

ANSWER: Father must interfere and order them to do their chores. If there is no father or mother in the house to order them, do your chores and leave theirs until they come to an understanding that they must cooperate. You can also stop doing your chores and live in the house serving only yourself, […]

QUESTION: Shiekh, My father want to me to do all his bank works as he didnt have much time , He tell me to do a fixed deposit of xyz amount , invest in Sip, ppf etc. I tell him so many times that dealing in riba is like engaging in war with Allah but he ignores me what to do should i listen to him?

Fiqh of the family, Halal/Haram Matters, Riba

01 Jan

ANSWER: You must not obey him in this regard as there is no pleasing or obedience to anyone at the cost of displeasing and disobedience to Allah. Try to be diplomatic and explain to him that you love him and you would do anything for him but you can’t disobey Allah.

QUESTION: I am forced to go to a Madarasah (Islāmic school) which follows the Naqshbandī/Sufīyyah with Bid’ah everywhere. Is it permissible for me to just take Hifz and Fiqh or I should resist my mother that she will become very angry MIGHT (possibility) boyycot me via talking. Not leaving me.

Fiqh of the family, Sects

30 Dec

ANSWER: You must not go there at all as they have corrupt aqeedah and shirk. There is no pleasing or obedience to anyone at the cost of displeasing and disobedience to Allah.

QUESTION: Sheikh.. I want to ask what should one do when his/her parents always keep comparing them to other children or even compare a girl child with a boy cause this leads to such a toxic heartbreak..?

Fiqh of the family, Psychological Problems

28 Dec

ANSWER: A righteous child is not concerned by such remarks because he is doing what he is doing for the sake of Allah and he anticipates the reward from Him alone. He pardons his parents due to their ignorance and he continues to give them unconditional love even if they are ungrateful. He doesn’t show […]

QUESTION: I am 18. I want to fast on these days but my mother is not allowing me to fast since I have to study but I am sure I can manage both studies and at the same time time fast. I tried to convince her alot but she says not to fast since they are not farz and listen to her. should I listen to my mother in this matter ? if yes will i not miss the reward of these fasts

Fasting, Fiqh of the family

23 Dec

ANSWER: If your health is fine, you are not obliged to obey her providing your voluntary fasting is not hindering in fulfilling your duties towards your parents.

QUESTION: Before marriage I informed my father he didn’t agree with the women and for mother I wasn’t informed her that I get marriage because I was feeling she was on same page with my father as she give me the condition the same as father give to me and she didn’t accept my wife because of that I appogies for her several times but she want me to Divorce my wife so that she can forgive me

Fiqh of Marriage, Fiqh of the family

23 Dec

ANSWER: It’s totally prohibited for you to obey her in this regard! She has no right, none whatsoever to order you to divorce your wife unless your wife is not a decent practicing woman or she is evil and immodest.

QUESTION: My parents are living with one of my brothers who is jobless My father gives his pension to this brother since he is taking care of their expense Now he wants to sell his portion of property and give it to that brother so that he can invest in some business but my other brother seems to be unhappy with his decision whats ur opinion

Fiqh of the family

22 Dec

ANSWER: It is not permissible to favor one child over others in gifts as this is prohibited and sinful and a cause for enmity between the siblings. He must either give all or give none.

Allah blessed me with 4 children, 3 sons and 1 daughter but they all died at different ages. 10 months, 15 months, 1.5 year and my daughter died 6 months ago at age of 2.5 years. it has broken us but we are still asking for Sabr from Allah. Sheikh everyone says that your kids will take you to Jannah.i want to ask that will I meet my children soon after my death?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Fiqh of the family, Funerals

26 Aug

ANSWER: Al hamdu lillah! May Allah ease your calamity and comfort your heart with tranquility. Without a doubt, they will be a barrier for you and their father from hellfire and you will be reunited with them in paradise. This is a test from Allah and losing 2 only suffices and they would take your […]

My adult blood brother is having an inappropriate relationship with a girl. May I, without breaking ties, turn away from him ( not speak with him unless necessary ) in protest after I advise him? He is not a Muslim but believes in Allah.

Dealings and Attitudes with Relatives, Fiqh of the family, Knowledge & Propagation

25 Aug

ANSWER: If this is going to open his eyes and make him stop, this is fine. However, if this is not going to change anything in his behavior, this is not good for his dawah and would only result in him getting further from Islam. Try to be diplomatic and wise in the way you […]

If I teach my son an ayah/surah from the Quran, can I ask my child to keep reading it when iam alive as well i am dead so that it will act as a Sadaqah jariyah for me?

Fiqh of the family, Pedagogy education and upbringing, Reading/Reciting the Quran

09 Aug

ANSWER: No problem.

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