Should I End a Relationship with a Righteous Woman Because of Her Father’s Sinful Reputation?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel
Question
Should I end a relationship with a righteous woman because of her father’s sinful reputation?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate
I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.
You married a righteous woman, as you mentioned, not her family. A righteous woman, especially one who grew up amidst sin but chose righteousness, is often stronger, more discerning, and more faithful than someone who never faced that choice.
Allah Most High said, “No soul burdened with sin will bear the burden of another.” [Quran, 6:164]
If she is pious, kind, modest, and righteous, she is a blessing, even if her family member has a reputation. Remember: Allah may be testing your sincerity and trust in His guidance.
Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) said, The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty, and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman; otherwise, you will be unsuccessful.” [Bukhari]
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I pray this helps with your question.
Wassalam,
[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Mawlana Ilyas Patel has received a traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.
