Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Over 10 years, my father accused my mother and sisters of inappropriate affairs, leading to their deportation. Now, nearly 30 years old and with my own family, I plan to bring them to Qatar and rent an apartment. My father threatened divorce or harm if I did. My family […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What should I do after discovering that my father has sexually harassed my younger sister? I feel intense anger and want to cut him off completely. Is it permissible to leave him without support in his old age? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. May Allah […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How can I care for my mother’s intimate health needs at home while upholding Islamic guidelines of modesty and dignity according to the Hanafi School, given financial limitations? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I seek khula‘ after years of abuse and hardship, who has custody of our 8- and 13-year-old daughters under Islamic Law? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. It is […]