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  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

176 Questions

Despite discussing the matter with my parents, they have shown no interest in considering my marriage at the age of 24 in order to prioritize my studies. What steps can I take to address the situation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Your parents' respected friends can try to explain to your parents your need to get married to get settled and to protect yourself. When marriage is the only way to save a person from falling in sinning, marriage does not remain a recommended act but it becomes an obligatory because saving ourself from sinning is an obligatory.

Wassalam.
Is it permissible for my parents to be considered as my maternal cousin's own parents, given that she is my milk sister and is living with us as a family member due to her mother's passing?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Milk daughter is not allowed to marry with her milk father nor her milk brother, but she does not have a share in inheritance like a real daughter unless by a will and within the limit of the one third. As she is living with your family due to her mothers passing away, you and all your family members should give her all moral support and look after her in every possible way. 
Wassalam.
If someone's parents forbid them from attending Majalis without a rational excuse, is it permissible for the person to attend Majalis behind their parents' backs?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You should never hurt the feelings of your parents nor cause them feel insulted or ignored.

Wassalam.
What are some effective approaches for explaining Hijab to my non-Muslim parents residing in South America?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Hijab adds on the dignity of the female.

'Hijab adds on her respect and security as she will be known as a modest and pious person protected by Hijab, then bad men will not target her as they target other females.

'Hijab has been practiced in all religions and cultures by pious females like St Mary and all her followers from the females.

'Hijab is the dress ordered by The Creator of life, Who Knows what is good for man and woman.

Hijab is a way to achieve peace of mind and self respect and tranquility.

Wassalam.