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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Father . Marriage

I have a suitor that is a good practising Muslim but my father does not want to give my hand in marriage due to tribal reasons. What is the Islamic solution for this problem?

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 3 years ago

Marriage in Islam is based on proper religion and good manners, and not on tribal or economic or any other worldly reason.

Your father might have his own cultural reasons for marriage which are not valid in Islam. You must be very polite with him and try your best to explain to him the teachings of the Prophet (SAWA) and AHLUL BAYT (AS).

You might need to seek assistance from people who are respected by your father to explain to him.

You might need to wait till your father is convinced.

You might also seek help from your mother to try to talk to convince him in nice way.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Father . Marriage . Conversion to Islam . Marriage Proposal

Is there a Wali for a revert woman with a non-Muslim father? If not, is she able to accept a marriage proposal on her own?

If her father is non Muslim and she is a Muslim, then no authority for her non Muslim father on her and she will be able to decide her marriage with suitable believer.

Wassalam.

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Property . Father . Inheritance . Daughter

Who inherits the property of a father who dies with two daughters and no son? Do the male relatives, such as the deceased's brothers and nephews, get the inheritance instead of his own daughters?

No one has any right in inheriting from this man but his own two daughters and his wife if she was alive when he passed away. Wife should get one eighth and rest should be equally divided between the two daughters. If no wife was alive when he passed away, then all the property and wealth should be dived equally between his two daughters only. No one else from the relatives is entitled for any inheritance from him. This is according to Ahlul Bayt (AS) who have the real teachings of the Prophet (SAWA). Sunni brothers have something different which prevents the daughters and give to other male relatives, which is away from Quran and Real Sunnah.

'Wassalam.

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Father . Divorce . Marriage . Mahram . Stepmother

My father divorced my stepmother and she then married another person. Would she be considered my Mehram?

If the marriage between your father and her was consummated, she became your step mother and a Mahram for life even if she is divorced later on from your father.

Wassalam.

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Father . Gift . Khums

My father has given me some cash as a gift. He has told me that he has already paid Khums on it. Am I liable to pay Khums on it again if one year has passed and I have not used it?

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 4 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Your father did his duty by paying khums on what was liable for him. Once he transferred that amount to you, it now becomes your responsibility. In regards to gifts and khums, this depends on taqleed, so you will need to refer to your Marja' taqleed to see if khums is liable on gifts.

And Allah knows best

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Consent . Mother . Sister . Father . Marriage

Can a 22 year old female virgin marry a person who is religious and suitable having the consent from her mother and sister even if the father disagrees for no valid reason?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 4 years ago

Bismallah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

The following answer may help you:

https://www.al-islam.org/ask/is-it-sinful-for-a-girl-to-marry-without-the-permission-of-her-parents

May Allah grant you sucrsss

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Son . Father . Sadaqa (Charity)

If an employed son wants to give charity without asking permission from his father, is his charity permissible?

Every one is allowed to give charity from his own earned income with out permission from his father or mother etc as far as his father and Munther are not in need for that charity money for their own livelihood expenses.

Wassalam.

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Father . Family . Investment

If I save from the pocket money that my father gives me and invest it, do my family members have any right on that invested money or its return?

If your father gives you the pocket money as a gift for you with out any condition, you can then spend it as you wish in lawful expenditure or save it or invest it. No one will have then right on that money or ask you to return it. If your father gives you pocket money for spending and not for saving or investing, then he has right to ask you to use it for your expenses only and return the amounts which were not used in your expenses.

Most of parents give their children pocket money with out condition.

Wassalam.

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Father

Can my father force me to give him a percentage of my salary?

Bismihi ta'ala

I would not recommend at all that it gets to such a stage where your father has to "force" you to give him a percentage of your income. You should be honoured and more than obliged to give your father what you are able to.

In Islamic law, nafaqah on your father is wajib. Your parents who gave you life, nurtured you, accommodated for you and educated you, the least you can do is give back to them a portion of what you have.

Yes, you need to make your own financial plans, and plan for your future, as that is also important. You might be reluctant to give to your father if he has an addiction, like gambling or something else that is haram. In these kind of circumstances, you can financially contribute to his life, but not by giving cash.

But if this is not the case, then maybe your father is financially struggling, or saving money for you, or teaching you loyalty to parents by giving away what we love the most: "money".

Give to your parents, and you will immediately see the showing of blessings and fortunes onto you. This is what Islam guarantees.

With prayers for your success.

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Girl . Father . Consent . Mut'a (Temporary marriage) . Mutual Fund

A girl does Mutah, with her father's permission, on the condition that there will be no physical contact. Is it then permissible for them to engage physically, by mutual consent, without taking any further permission from the father?

Bismihi ta'ala

Loyalty and honouring one's word is the most valuable and most important of qualities a person can have. If your commitment to your word is weak, or you have no consideration to honouring your promise, what else is there?

Both the female, and the male as well have a commitment to stay loyal and honour their agreement. Betraying this, and violating the promise or contract given is not only a major sin, but could also weaken the very relationship in the case they wish to pursue for marriage. It will always be hovering over them that they betrayed the amanah given to them.

Yes, they can do what they are comfortable with, but stay within the permitter of the agreement.

If what you mean by "physical contact", as in no sexual intercourse, then they can have physical intimacy, but no penetration. This is a common condition fathers place, so this is left for consummation of marriage on wedding night.

If what you mean by "physical contact" is no physical contact whatsoever, then I think this was an unfair condition, and they should speak to her father and explain that this is unrealistic. Or, they can decide if marriage is the best option for them, and hasten that. If, of course, they find each other to be compatible and happy with marriage.

In any case, violating an agreement, especially if it is a condition in the contract is haram and sinful.

Best thing to do is negotiate for a change.

With prayers for your success.

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Father . Salah (Prayers) . Akhlaq

My father doesn't pray often, or he delays the Salat. Do I have to tell him to pray? If so, in what manner should I do so?

You must be more than careful when talking with or about your parents and must avoid uttering any word which can make them feel disrespected.

If your father is unwell and needs to be reminded, you should be very very polite and very nice in your attitude with him.

Wassalam.

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Marriage . Father . Mut'a (Temporary marriage) . Sunni-Shi'a

Am I allowed to get into a Mutah marriage with a guy without my father's permission as he will never allow it being a non-Shia?

If your non Shia father refuses to allow your marriage with a good Believing person, for no valid reason, and you need the marriage to save yourself from falling in sin, you can refer to your Marja' of Taqleed to seek his guidance.

It is disliked for a virgin girl to do Mut'ah marriage.

Wassalam.