Family Ties

July 22, 2026 5 mins

How Can I Find Hope Amid Abuse, Depression, and Pregnancy?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question I come from a deeply abusive family and have struggled with depression for three years. I am now seven months pregnant, and although my husband is supportive, I have lost hope. What guidance and hope does Islam offer someone in my situation? Answer In the name of Allah, […]
June 22, 2026 4 mins

How Do I Deal with a Stressful Home Environment?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question At home, there is constant fighting, scolding, and lost respect; opportunities feel destroyed; and a heavy depression and self-blame have settled in. What do I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate My dear brother, what you describe is a real test. The very fact […]
June 14, 2026 4 mins

What Should a Dependent Mother and Her Daughters Do in a Physically Volatile Dom...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How can two sisters and their mother safely navigate an abusive situation with a male family member who has escalated from verbal attacks to threats of physical violence? They are unable to leave due to financial and social dependence. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
June 13, 2026 3 mins

Who Becomes a Mahram Through Breastfeeding?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman breastfeeds a girl and a boy within 2 lunar years, they become mahram to each other and to the milk mother. But does the husband and son’s son of the milk daughter become her mahram? Does the milk son’s son become mahram to his milk mother? […]
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