Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Are non-biological stepfathers considered mahram to a convert if they raise a child? Answer I pray you are well. When a Stepfather Becomes a Mahram There are certain considerations in this matter. If someone is married to your mother and has raised you, then he would be considered a mahram […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My wife’s maternal aunt is childless, recently widowed, and in her ‘idda. She is like a mother to us, and we are staying with her to support her. Am I required to maintain gender separation from her during this period? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How much authority do parents have over a son’s choice of spouse, especially across different cultures? Answer I pray you are well. In short, parents have no authority to dictate a son’s choice of spouse. They may advise and counsel, but the decision ultimately rests with him. Suitability in Marriage […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it sinful to inform a wife of possible asset transfers before divorce when the information is uncertain, or to transfer assets so they are not allotted to her by the court? Answer I pray you are well. This question can be summarized as follows. A couple is going through […]