Family Ties

March 9, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Deal with a Relative Who Constantly Expects Me to Help Her?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a BS graduate, and I have a relative who expects me to help her with her studies. She never asks me, she directly comes and just expects me to help her with her studies no matter how long it takes. I have my own work to do. […]
March 8, 2023 3 mins

Does My Sick Mother-in-Law Have to Move In with Us?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m currently pregnant with my first baby, and a situation has arisen where my mother-in-law’s OCD has become worse. She is on medication, and we have tried to get her into Islamic therapy. However, this is quite expensive. It’s come to the point that my husband, who has two […]
March 1, 2023 2 mins

Can My Brother Lead the Prayers Despite His Poor Tajwid?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m a girl from the subcontinent. A year ago, my family members (excluding my sister and father) would offer salah together, with my brother leading us in prayer. I was the one who insisted on it. I developed OCD over my pronunciation after discovering that our Makharij on certain […]
February 28, 2023 4 mins

Will Allah Hate Me for Trying to Run Away from My Abusive Parents?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My parents are very abusive. They have been like that since I can remember. I got beaten up a lot, not to mention the emotional abuse, such as making fun of my body, voice, clothes, and how I talk. I’m now 16, and I plan to run away from […]
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