Family Matters

Nasihah (Advice): Have mercy on the young and respect the elders   Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that an old man came to seek Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, and the people were hesitant to make room for him. Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “He is not one of …

Nasihah (Advice): The Best Woman   Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was asked: “Which is the best woman?” He replied: “The one who pleases (her husband) when he looks at her, obeys him when he gives a command, and does not go against …

Question: Assalaamu ‘alaikum Respected ‘Ulama I am on certain social media platforms, and I find that it sometimes takes too much of my time. I had the intention of deleting it but find it necessary as well for communication purposes, especially because I am teaching. Please advise. Jazakallah Answer: Bismihi …

  Nasihah (Advice): Exchanging of gifts   Sayyidatuna Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu used to accept a gift and give in return for it. (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   In many families, when a divorce takes place, especially, a divorce of a newly wedded couple, …

Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Bakrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “While the punishments for other sins are delayed till the Hereafter, the punishment for disobeying parents is meted out even before a person leaves this world”     …

  Nasihah (Advice): Do not separate a mother from her child   Sayyiduna Abu Ayyoob Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that he heard Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam saying: “Whoever separates a mother and her child, Allah will separate him from those that he loves on the day of judgement.” (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   …

QUESTION I have been married for 3 years now. My wife has very harsh tongue. How can I deal with this? Please also provide practical things which I can implement to increase our bond of love. How can I be more kind to her?  I have seen many marriages crumble and …

Question Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘The one who attempts to reconcile between people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or conveys good is not a liar.’ Ibn Shihab (rahimahullah) said: “I did not hear that concession/exemption was granted in any lies that the people speak except …

QUESTION Salaam, I hope you are well inshaAllah. I recently got “engaged” and my wedding is slightly delayed to the current covid situation. The girl to whom I am engaged is righteous and I really get along with her in terms of our personalities and our plans for the future …

Nasihah (Advice): Make Dua for your brother/sister in their absence   Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “The supplication of a Muslim for another Muslim in their absence will certainly be answered. Every time a Muslim makes Dua (for good) for another Muslim, the Angel appointed for this particular task says: …