Parents

January 25, 2025 2 mins

Must I Obey My Grandparents as I Would My Parents?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Does the hadith about disobedience to parents preventing entry to paradise also apply to grandparents? My grandmother advised against phone use, saying it could harm my eyes. If I use it with precautions like a blue light filter, is it permissible? If I watch haram content, would it also […]
January 25, 2025 3 mins

Must I Obey One Parent Who Prohibits Something If the Other Says It’s OK?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Must one obey their parents in permissible matters, such as wearing makeup at home with no non-Mahram men present, especially if one parent allows it and the other does not? Answer Thank you for your question. The upshot is that it is better for you to listen to the […]
January 17, 2025 3 mins

Would the Sin of Interest Fall on the Mother If She Gets Credit Cards to Support...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a mother acquires credit cards to care for her family due to the father’s refusal to provide adequately, would the sin of interest fall on her or the father? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Both the mother and father bear responsibility for their […]
January 12, 2025 2 mins

How Can I Ease the Guilt of My Parents Funding My Education?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m a 17-year-old girl feeling guilty about my parents funding my university abroad while struggling financially. I plan to get a part-time job to help, but I still feel like a burden. What can I do Islamically to ease this guilt and help my parents? Answer Thank you for […]
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