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Is it considered allowed to hold a beach wedding after the Nikkah, with mixed family and friends from both the bride's and groom's sides, followed by a celebration party with Halal food and drinks?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Arranging mixed gathering between males and females with out proper Hijab is not permissible.

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 
As a child, my deceased father severed ties with his family, so I am unaware if they are alive or where they might be. My maternal aunts also distanced themselves from us, and I do not know their status. What are my obligations concerning Silat al-Rahm?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You and every Muslim is obliged to search and contact his relatives and treat them nicely even if they had bad history with your parents or even with you. We must treat all our relatives in a nice way.

Wassalam.
I am worried about myself or a family member contracting an incurable disease, and my work in a medical environment heightens this fear. Is there a specific Dua that can help alleviate my anxiety regarding this situation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

There are many supplications for protection beside repeating Estighfaar and Salawaat and giving Sadaqa. These supplications are mentioned in many books like Mafateeh Al-Jinan. One of these Du'as is (أُعيذُ نفسي وديني وأهلي ومالي وما رَزَقَني رَبِّي بالله الواحد الأحد الذي لم يلد ولم يولد ولم يكن له كفوا أحد.

(O'EETHU NAFSI WA DEENI WA AHLI WA MAALI WA MACRAZAQANI RABBI BILLAH AL WAAHUD AL-AHAD ALLATHI LAM YALID WALAMBYIULAD WALAMBYAKON LAHU KOFOWAN AHAD)

Wassalam.