Parents

February 20, 2026 4 mins

How Should Parents Respond When A Child Leaves The Faith and Lives with a Partne...

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 […]
February 15, 2026 2 mins

Is a Non-Biological Stepfather Considered a Mahram to a Convert If He Raised Her...

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 […]
February 8, 2026 3 mins

When Does Parental Discipline Cross The Line Into Abuse?

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 […]
January 25, 2026 4 mins

How Can I Ensure My Child Stays Connected to the Deen While at University?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I ensure my child stays connected to the Deen while at university? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The most critical factor in ensuring that a child remains connected to the Deen while at university is what is done before the child ever […]
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