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

Concerning Yusuf (AS), were his brothers envious of him due to Yaqub (AS) favoring him over the others, or was it because he bore the message of God?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yusuf's brothers were envious of him when he was a young boy before his message, because Yuqub's favoting him over them. Obviously, Yakub as a prophet had valid reasons to favor Yusuf and was never emotional.

Wassalam.
What actions can I take as a sister if I observe my parents making poor decisions regarding my brother and not holding him accountable, despite having discussed with them my concerns about the impact of their choices on his life?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You as a sister, have to power nor authority on your brother's life. The best you can do is advising him in a nice way which can be accepted by him. As far as your parents decisions, you should keep full respect for them and if you have a suggestion, you should be very polite in presenting your suggestions to your parents. If you feel that their decisions regarding your brother's life are not correct, you try to explain your opinion to them in a very polite way and you can request respected other family members to talk to your parents in a nice way.

Wassalam.
Do the siblings of a deceased brother have the right to inherit the property belonging to his late wife?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If late wife was not their real biological mother, they have no right to inherit from her. If she was their real biological mother, then they inherit from her.

Wassalam.
As a 33-year-old man involved in a family business, I find the environment unhealthy due to hurtful remarks from my father and older brother. How can I address this situation effectively?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

They have no right to direct hurtful remarks to you, and they will be responsible for that. Unfortunately, some family-run businesses become very toxic and a reason for severing ties with family members. 

They might not know how these comments are hurting you, so explain it to them. They might not mean it as well. Many people express their frustration or anger with verbal outcry, saying bad things. 

You must try to overlook that, for the sake of your work. Try to perfect your work contribution as well, so you dont give them an excuse to say anything but praise. 

If things get worse, try to save up enough to do your own work, but do not leave on bad terms.

And Allah knows best