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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

176 Questions

Is a person born to non-believers and later converting to Shia Islam considered illegitimate if their parents did not have a formal marriage due to the societal norms in their community?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The Hadeeth from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) says: Every community who differentiate between marriage and fornication, their marriage is lawful. كل قوم يعرفون النكاح من السفاح فنكاحهم جائز . (Al-Tahtheeb; 7:475).

The marriage between non Muslim parents according to their society is valid and you are not an illegitimate.

Wassalam.
Can we perform good deeds, such as building a well, after the death of our non-believing parents, so that they can still accumulate good deeds?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes it is permissible as far as the deceased were not enemies of Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.
How can I effectively separate myself from parents who are abusive and not practicing?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You should never separate yourself from your parents, but you should be away from their sinful acts, keeping your relationship with them as good as you can. Even if your parent were non believers, you must keep treating them nicely as parents but never share with them or support their wrong faith or sinful acts.

Wassalam.
What should I do if my in-laws mistreated my parents, causing them to want to end my engagement, but my fiance and I are unwilling to give up because of our love for each other?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You should tolerate the mistreatment if any and try to avoid any situation or act which instigates unpleasant relationship with your in laws.

Try to explain to your parents that you and your fiancée are in agreement and his family mistreatment should not ruin your engagement.

Wassalam.