Father

A father is the male parent of a child. Besides the paternal bonds of a father to his children, the father may have a parental, legal, and social relationship with the child that carries with it certain rights and obligations.

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Children . Father . Prayer Mat

My step children bought their dad a new prayer mat, as a present for Father's Day, with the word 'Dad' embroidered on it. Is it allowed for him to pray on it?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 years ago

Yes it is allowed to pray on it, but it is better to cover that writing while performing Prayers to avoid diverting the mind of the person who is praying on it.

Wassalam

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Son . Father . Responsibility . Sister

As an only son, is my father only my responsibility or also equally that of my sister who lives with him in his property?

You are responsible about your father. Do not miss this great chance to serve him in his old age and do not listen to any one including your wife if she wants to discourage you from serving your father.

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Intention (Niyah) . Marriage . Father . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

Yes, your prayer alo

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 6 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Irrespective of what level you wish to take the relationship, it is still necessary for her father to give consent in order for the marriage contract (temporary or permanent) to be valid and legitimate.

And Allah knows best.

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Money . Father . Orphan . Repentance (Tawbah)

As a 15 year old, I needed money so I took it from my father's room. I did not know the money was for an orphan. I have repented and I really want to pay this money back. If I sponsor another orphan for the rest of my life will this help?

Bismihi ta'ala

Having such feelings after this incident probably happening a long time ago is a positive sign of your righteousness. Seeing that you have repented, the only thing remaining is that you pay that specific amount back.

Should you wish to sponsor orphan/s, then that would also be an honourable thing for you, or any beleiver to do.

Wassalam

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Father . Son . Mother . Divorce

What is the father's responsibility to his 4 month old son after divorcing the mother?

Bismihi ta'ala,

At times a husband-wife relationship reaches a stage in problems where reconciliation is difficult, and the only option is divorce.

In many cases children are also involved, and so the worse thing for all parties involved (husband, wife, and child/children) is, in addition to the difficulty of separation, that tension and further altercations are involved.

Unfortunately, we can see that in some cases things escalate so bad, that families are dragged to court, and it becomes a battle between two people who once loved each other.

This is fundamentally against what the Quran instructs us when divorce occurs (see: Surah al-Baqarah, verse 229). The couple should part away with benevolence and grace.

This also means that co-parenting is very important for their sake, and for the child's sake as well. Both parents must try to contribute in the best manner and bear in mind the interests of the child.

In this case, it is for the father's interest, and the child's interest that he maintains good ties with his ex-wife, and the mother of their child. He should financially assist as much as he can, and the mother's well-being will also add to the emotional stability of their child as well.

The father should be involved in the child's life, and the mother should not deprive him of that, nor in any way should they allow their misunderstandings or disputes to affect the quality of their co-parenting.

As for the shar'i side of the rights of custody, the details of these laws should be looked at within this framework of thinking, where the overall interests of all parties are taken into consideration and nobody is wronged.

It is always advisable to remain patient, wise, and consult with professionals and experienced people in how to deal with circumstances that may arise.

And Allah knows best.

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Woman . Father . Ziyarat . Umrah

Is a divorced, independent and mature woman required to seek permission from her father if she wants to go for ziyarat and umrah with a caravan?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 6 years ago

Of course not
I thought you are going to ask about her need to ask permission to do Mut'ah which is also permitted without that permission from anyone, if she already had relations during that married time.

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Father . Marriage . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

Does a 36 year old virgin who is financially independent from her father require his approval or permission for mut'ah or marriage?

Jerrmein Abu Shahba, Jerrmein Abu Shahba is originally from Egypt and has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a masters in Chemistry from Rutgers State University in the US. She is actively involved in many Islamic... Answered 6 years ago

Yes, according to most scholars, a virgin woman regardless of age should seek her father's approval for any type of marriage. Exceptions in specific circumstances may apply and a Marje can be consulted for those circumstances.

Father . Marriage . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

Does a 36 year old virgin who is financially independent from her father require his approval or permission for mut'ah or marriage?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 6 years ago

Thank you for your question. The answer may vary depending on which Jurist you follow but here are a couple of verdicts of Ayatullah Sistani according to his book Code of Practice for Muslims in the West:

Question: Some Western governments allow the daughter to be independent of her parents, after she has passed the age of sixteen. If she seeks her parents advice, it is only for seeking their opinion or out of respect for them. Is such a virgin girl allowed to marry, be it permanent or a temporary marriage, without the consent of her father?

Answer: If this means that the father has allowed her to marry whomsoever she wants or that he has withdrawn from interfering in the matter of her marriage, it is permissible for her to do so; otherwise, based on obligatory precaution, it is not permissible.

Question: If a woman is over thirty years of age, and still virgin, is it necessary for her to seek the permission of her guardian for marriage?

Answer: If she is not independent, it is obligatory on her to seek his consent. Rather, even if she is independent, she must seek his consent, as a matter of compulsory precaution.

May you always be successful

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Father . Marriage . Consent

Under what circumstances can a Shia girl marry, for the first time, without the consent of her father?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 6 years ago

If a Muslim woman is in need of marriage and has found a person religiously suitable for her, and there is no other man to propose her while her father/wali unreasonably doesn't consent to the marriage, she can refer the case to an Islamic authority and marry without her father/wali's consent. Some scholars hold the opinion that a "legally mature woman" (rashidah) is not in need of her father/wali's consent although such view is not agreed upon.

With prayers for your success.

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Mother . Father . Inheritance . Grandparents

Do grandchildren inherit from their grandfather if their mother has already died before her father's death and she had other siblings who are alive?

Mohammed Al-Hilli, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli, originally from Iraq, has a Masters in Pharmacy from the University of London. He completed his Hawza degree from the ICAS in London under the supervision of Ayatollah... Answered 6 years ago

No, since the siblings are the entitled to the inheritance according to Sharia law.

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Salah (Prayers) . Father

Can a son make up prayers for his deceased father while he is making up his own prayers as well?

Saleem Bhimji, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji was born and raised in Canada. After completing his post-secondary education at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), he moved to Medina, New York, to study at... Answered 6 years ago

Salam Alaykum,

Yes, a son can make up the missed prayers for his deceased father and perform his own prayers as well, giving priority to his own daily prayers, and then dividing the time between his fathers' missed prayers and his own.