How Do I Deal with My Mother-in-Law’s Overbearing Demands on My Wife

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Question

How do I deal with my mother-in-law’s overbearing demands on my wife?

This is one of the often-asked questions when creating a balance between the partner and family. How can one handle the expectations of our parents from our partners?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.