Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What are my rights and responsibilities as a daughter and single woman caring for my elderly father, and what are my siblings’ obligations toward him? How can I ensure my future security, especially with inheritance concerns and no will in place? Answer Thank you for your question. Parents What […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a recent convert, I worry about severing family ties and its impact on my Hereafter. Fifteen years ago, I fathered a child out of wedlock and legally accepted responsibility, though the child’s family did not want a relationship with me. Am I obligated to check in and offer […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I struggle with my father’s neglect and feel it’s making me bitter. Seeing my mother in pain and my sister’s divorce adds to my distress. I fear I’ll never marry and often feel hopeless and lost. Is Allah punishing me or teaching me? How can I cope with these […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How do I balance obedience to my parents while avoiding participation in a school event with prohibited activities? Answer Thank you for your question. Goodness to parents without contravening Islamic law is tricky but doable if you maintain adab and respect and ask Allah to guide you through it. […]