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If there is free mixing, this is totally prohibited even if they are Muslims.

QUESTION: Do I have to visit my husband’s non-Muslim family when they invite us (including uncles, cousins, etc.)? I don’t feel comfortable there, especially when it’s so crowded. But I wonder if I should go for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala and for my child, or if Allah would be displeased if I don’t go, since it’s my husbands family. What is your advice?

Dealings and Attitudes with In-Laws, Mahram | January 24, 2026 4:56 am
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QUESTION: I have an interview next month. My in-laws say that I should not wear an abaya to the interview because they think this country is racist. However, I am not comfortable without wearing an abaya, but they keep insisting. What should I do?