Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question After my father’s death, I want to change my last name from Bouhroum to bin Hassan because he was abusive, and I do not wish my future children to carry his name. His name was written as Ahsene, but he told people his name was Hassan. Are Hassan and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is using artificial intelligence for child-friendly Islamic education permissible, and what limits apply? Answer I pray you are well. Yes, this would be permissible if artificial intelligence is being used to develop child-friendly educational material. The Necessary Limits The applicable normal limits are clear. The content must be wholesome. This […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should Muslim parents relate to an adult child who has left Islam and lives with a partner? Answer I pray you are well. This is undoubtedly a very difficult situation. It brings pain to parents knowing the choice their child has made. There is worry about the future and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What are the Islamic limits on parental discipline, and when does physical harm become impermissible? Answer I pray you are well. The Islamic limits on parental discipline are that it must be beneficial. If there is harm in the discipline, then it becomes impermissible. Harmful Discipline Is Not Permissible Constant […]