Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As an unmarried younger sister, to what extent am I responsible for my mentally unwell elder sister who refuses help and is becoming reclusive? How should I balance my responsibilities toward her, my parents, and my future, including marriage, without feeling overwhelmed? Answer Thank you for your question. I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can my father, who does not pray or fast but believes in Allah and pays Zakat, serve as my wali for my Nikah, or must someone else fulfill this role? My brother is a minor, and my uncles and grandfather live abroad, leaving only my father’s cousins nearby. Answer […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father transferred properties to me and my siblings but still controls decisions, leading to deterioration and legal issues. Under Hanafi law, what are our responsibilities for maintenance and obligations, and how should we balance this with our duty to obey him? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’ve endured years of physical and emotional abuse from my mother, which has deeply affected my mental health. At 24, she continues to harm me, and it’s impacting my relationship with my fiancé. How can I navigate this situation while maintaining my well-being and fulfilling my Islamic duties? Answer […]