How to Convince My Husband to Move Us out of His Parent’s House?
Answered by Ustada Shazia Ahmad
Question
I have been living with my husband’s family for 11 years during which my life has been a big mess. My in-laws have interfered in our marriage which has caused me and my husband to argue and have paranoia toward each other. My father-in-law is a very strict man and believes daughters-in-law should do all house chores. They have tried their best to make life extremely difficult for me. I have asked my husband to provide separate housing as we have three children. He refused but my mental state is such that I can’t live with them anymore. We do not want to divorce as we are happy, but the family is making it difficult. Please advise.
Answer
Try these resources for coping with the in-laws:
The Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace, said, “There are three whose supplication is not rejected: The fasting person when he breaks his fast, the just leader, and the supplication of the oppressed person; Allah raises it up above the clouds and opens the gates of heaven to it. And the Lord says: ‘By My might, I shall surely aid you, even if it should be after a while.’” [Tirmidhi]
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[Ustada]Shazia Ahmad
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.