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  • Marrying without informing one's parents

    A while ago I have been engaged to a Muslimah with my parents consent. It is time now that the girl and I feel we should get married, as I am able to do so. However, my parents are not allowing me to get married to this girl yet, as they want me to wait for a while longer until I finish my studies. I feel that I cannot wait any longer since I would.. More

  • Kissing Hands Of Family Members on ‘Eed

    On Eid days, we youngsters visit our parents, uncles, and aunts to show our respect and affection. We kiss the back of their palm (hand). Is it permissible? Our intention is purely to show our respect. Is this allowed in Sharia? .. More

  • Living in Non-Muslim Parents' Home Paid For Through A Mortgage

    I live with my parents in their house. My parents are not Muslims and they purchased their house through a mortgage. My father told me that if I get married, my wife and I can live in the basement of this house for free. I thought this was a great offer because my salary is not enough to pay for my own apartment. So, can I get married and live in the.. More

  • Dua' for non-Muslim parents

    My question concerns my non-Muslim parents. They are very kind to me and to my husband. They have helped us in many ways, and do not oppose my being Muslim. In fact, my mother has purchased some beautiful books for me about Islam. I pray that Allah guides them, as it is a source of great pain to me that they are not yet Muslim. I fear for them if they.. More

  • Convert from Shia wants to leave parents

    I used to be Shia I changed 3 years ago to Sunnah (Al-hamdulillah). I live with my parents. Should I leave them and move or should I continue living with them? Many scholars of Islam have said not to have anything to do with them. .. More

  • Pleasing your mother

    I learnt from someone a saying: 'Lord's pleasure then mother's pleasure'. Is it true that if your mother isn't pleased, Allah will not be pleased with you and your good deeds will not be accepted until you please your mother? Praying in congregation at the Masjid is Fard-ain and not praying in congregation at the Masjid is a sin except if you have.. More

  • Man wants to marry but parents object

    I am 21 years old and I found a young Muslimah who I want to marry. My mother objets because she wears the Hijab (not modern). My parents also say she is from poor family whose parents are divorced. In addition, my mother says my older sister is not married and I have to wait until she marries. What do you advise in this case? .. More

  • Wants to Marry Girl without His Parents' Consent

    1) What should one do when there is a conflict between the heart and the mind? Should I listen to the heart or the mind?2) Should I marry on my own will or my parents? I love someone and like her very much for the past 6 years and I waited for her alone. Though she is permitted to be married by Islamic law, my parents won't allow me. If I don't get.. More

  • Using e-Mail without Parents' Permission

    I made e-mail but without asking my parents because I need it to ask about Islam, but my parents don't know that if that. So is it right if I continue of using e-mail or should I cancel it? .. More

  • Wishes to have sex with wife but mother extended wait longer to prevent it

    Thank you for the answer to my question ID 5694. Inshallah, I will approach my parents with gentleness and explain according to Islam. However, there have been further developments in my situation. Earlier, my mother was telling me to wait just a couple of months, now she says I have no right to have it my way and she will wait till December this.. More

  • Adult children leaving parents' home to live separately

    Is it permissible in Islam when children reach adulthood to leave their parents' home to live alone? Please cite Qur'an and Sunnah. .. More

  • Conflicts with mother

    What should I answer when my mother shouts that someone has brainwashed me and that I look like a monkey while performing prayers?.. More

  • Son cursing dead father for doing injustice in his life time

    IN A FAMILY OF A FATHER AND TWO SONS LIVING TOGETHER, WHERE ALL THREE ARE EARNING MEMBERS AND PLACING THEIR MONEY TOGETHER IN THE FATHER'S HAND. THE FATHER IN HIS LIFE TIME DISTRIBUTED HIS PROPERTY UNEQUALY AMONG TWO SONS. IS IT JAIZ FOR THE SON TO CURSE THEIR FATHER FOR DOING INJUSTICE IN HIS LIFE TIME IN DISTRIBUTING HIS ASSETS? WE SEEK YOUR GUIDANCE.. More

  • The Rights of Parents and Parents In-Law

    My question is related to parents. It has been mentioned in many places to take care of parents. How does a woman after marriage can take care of her parents? What are the rights of her husband's parents on her and her rights on them? In other words, are parents in-law to be treated as your own parents? Are rewards and punishments the same as for one's.. More

  • Parental consent in marriage

    Asslam-o-aleikum I am 32+ yrs old and want to get married. I've been asking my parents atleast for two years. But they, especially my father did not pay attention to it. Now I have found a Muslim girl here, but they are not accepting her. My question is how necessary is it to have the permission of parents to get married? It is important to note that.. More