Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Why are parents and siblings held more directly responsible for a child’s daily well-being than relatives, friends, coworkers, or teachers? Does Islam limit how much responsibility others may take on, or may they become as involved as they are willing and able to be? Answer In the name of […]

يجيب عن السؤال الشيخ محمد فايز عوض السؤال ما حكم تأخير الدفن لانتظار قدوم الأهل من بلد آخر؟ الجواب الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام على سيدنا رسول الله. نسأل الله تعالى أن يرحم والدتكم رحمة واسعة، وأن يغفر لها، ويجعل قبرها روضة من رياض الجنة، وأن يلهمكم وأهلكم الصبر والسلوان الأصل في الشريعة أن تعجيل تجهيز […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question My father became involved in a scam, neglected my mother and disabled sister financially, and is now seriously unwell.  I forgive him and want to support him, but my mother and sister have greater financial needs. How do I balance my duty to my father with my mother’s and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My husband and I get along well and prioritize each other. The one recurring conflict is his refusal to visit or interact with my family. He says he does not share their values, sees no Islamic obligation to build a relationship with them, and takes my suggestions of compromise […]