Parents

May 11, 2026 5 mins

Is a Parent’s Dua Accepted Over a Daughter’s in Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When parents pray for a marriage their daughter does not want, and the daughter prays to be protected from it, whose dua is accepted? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray Allah Most High eases your situation and softens every heart involved toward what […]
May 3, 2026 6 mins

Can an Angry Father’s Harmful Words Cause Family Hardship, and How Should They...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should we treat our father, who often becomes angry, says distressing things, and sometimes calls harm upon himself? He does not listen when upset. Could his words be the reason for the difficulties and illness our family faces? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
April 19, 2026 2 mins

Is It Permissible To Change Your Surname After A Parent’s Death?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question After my father’s death, I want to change my last name from Bouhroum to bin Hassan because he was abusive, and I do not wish my future children to carry his name. His name was written as Ahsene, but he told people his name was Hassan. Are Hassan and […]
April 19, 2026 2 mins

Should You Address a Parent’s Private Misconduct or Stay Silent?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I unintentionally saw flirtatious messages my father sent to other women while helping him with technology, and addressing it may cause harm or family discord, what is my Islamic responsibility in this situation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are […]
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