Parents

October 22, 2024 1 min

Can a Father Demand His Daughter to Date a Suitor Before Marriage? – Shaykh Ir...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can a father demand his daughter to date a suitor before marriage? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick clarifies whether a father can demand his daughter to date a suitor before marriage. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several […]
October 17, 2024 3 mins

What Are My Rights as the Eldest Child?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What are my rights towards my father and his rights towards me? I am the eldest, but my father never talks to me about problems or appreciates my efforts. He often compares me to others and excludes me from important decisions, like my sister’s upcoming wedding. How should I […]
October 17, 2024 1 min

How Can I Deal with the Harm Caused by Family Opposition to Marriage? – Shaykh...

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How can I deal with the harm caused by family opposition to marriage? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat provides guidance on navigating the emotional and spiritual challenges caused by family opposition to marriage. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies […]
October 16, 2024 2 mins

Can a Father Force His Daughter to Work and Contribute to Bills?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is a daughter obligated to work and contribute financially to her family if her father is providing? Can a father force his daughter to work in Islam? Answer Thank you for your question. A father cannot force a daughter to work and help pay for bills if he is […]
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