Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible for a father to be away from his children for long periods without a valid reason? Answer I pray you are well. No, it is not permissible for a father to be absent from his children for extended periods without a valid and genuine reason. Two Situations […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Do I have to obey my parents if they forbid me from wearing the hijab? Answer I pray you are well. In this situation, you do not have to obey your parents. There is a broader discussion among scholars regarding the extent to which parents must be obeyed. While it […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My parents’ marriage ended before I was born, but my father stayed with his ex-wife’s family since the ’90s, relying on social security after early retirement without savings. His options are: (1) move to Pakistan and live comfortably on US social security, (2) I help pay his rent, risking […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My late mother, who divorced her ex-husband in 2016, supported him financially when he was ill. Years later, while she was hospitalized with cancer, he sent her money without asking. She said she returned it before her death, but it’s unclear if she did. After her passing, he found […]