1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

28 Questions

Is it sinful for me to check my brother’s phone to see what he and my sisters are saying about me and my parents in a group chat, considering they are gossiping negatively about us?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

In this case, it is sinful. If they are all gossiping about you, try to understand why, and seek advice regarding the issues they are raising, to see if they genuinely have a point, and if you should try to look at their perspective. As for spying and violating someone else's privacy, this is haram.

And Allah knows best
Can I inherit from my non-Muslim brother who has no wife or children, considering that non-Muslims typically do not inherit from Muslims?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

If it is your legal right to do so, yes, as long as it does not entail anything haram.

And Allah knows best
After being physically assaulted by my brother, am I Islamically obligated to maintain contact with him or apologize for what I said to him in anger?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Tolerating the assault and harm from your relatives for the sake of Allah (SWT) is a type of Jihad in the way of Allah. The Holy Ahlul Bayt (AS) have tolerated great pain from some of their own relatives and taught Muslims how to deal with the relatives in all the circumstances. You should maintain good contact with your brother despite his assault on you and avoid any word or behavior  which harms your relationship with him. You should also apologize for any wrong you said to him in anger.

Wassalam.
After being physically assaulted by my brother, am I Islamically obligated to maintain contact with him or apologize for what I said to him in anger?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

Being violent to siblings is unacceptable, haram and very damaging for sibling relationships. Try to make mends with him, and apologise if you wronged him.

Hopefully, things will get back to normal between him and you, but he must know that what he did is wrong and must not be repeated.

And Allah knows best