Family Ties

September 2, 2023 3 mins

How Do I Deal with a Lazy and Dependent Brother-in-Law?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question For 12 years, I’ve seen my husband shower his brother with gifts like iPhones, laptops, perfumes, branded clothing, even powdered milk for his kids, clothes, toys, baby strollers, car seats, etc. My brother-in-law is educated and healthy, and my husband & father-in-law built a restaurant complete with workers for […]
September 1, 2023 3 mins

What Can I Do To Save My Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I want to save my marriage, sir. There have been a couple of fights between my mother and wife. After the fights, my wife never mentioned divorce or khula, but recently, she has asked for khula without apparent reason. I have tried my best to convince her, but she remains […]
August 29, 2023 2 mins

Should I Apologize to My Brother Even Thought He Started the Fight?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My older brother dropped my phone on me twice and almost hit me in the face with it. Instead of apologizing, he proceeds to blame it on me by saying I should’ve caught my phone. I told him to get away from me, and then I told my mom […]
August 26, 2023 3 mins

What Are the Guidelines When Interacting with Non-practicing Relatives?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a Muslim, keeping friendships with our family and relatives is essential. But what are the guidelines when they are not pious? I know that Muslims should avoid socializing with sinful people and people who commit major sins every day, whether publicly or privately. Also, my brother is an […]
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