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If a wife is in contact with another man in an inappropriate way and then seeks divorce from her husband in order to be with that other man, while the husband refuses divorce and wishes for reconciliation, does she have the right to obtain divorce?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

She can request this from her husband, and the husband should comply. He has no right to force her to stay with him. He needs to give himself self-respect and cooperate.

And Allah knows best
Is it acceptable for a married man to sleep beside his mother, cuddle her, or kiss her face, especially when his mother expects him to spend nights in her room and involves him in activities like back massages and Hajama appointments?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

Men and women, mahram or non-mahram, must always observe boundaries between each other. With mahram, the boundaries are less, but there still are boundaries. 

Most of what you have mentioned in your question is crossing the boundary, or should be avoided, so as to not all into haram. 

We cannot say he might have incestuous tendency, but it is not normal behaviour for a son to sleep right beside his mother and spend nights in her room, etc. He might have more feminine tendency, hence these activities, but it is also his mother to be responsible for this as well. 

I would advise someone have a talk with both of them, about boundaries, and the possible shaytani influence that could corrupt anyone.

And Allah knows best
What are the boundaries for a man regarding physical intimacy with his wife during fasting?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

From a shar'i perspective, only penetration and ejaculation would invalidate a fast,  but if they know that even less than this will lead to ejaculation, they must be avoided as well.

In general, while fasting, each side should stay away from these things, and focus on preserving the high quality of their fast, which one aspect of it is supressing lust.

And Allah knows best
Is it allowed for me, a 24-year-old man, to relocate for a job in a far-off city, leaving my mother, sister, and retired grandmother behind, especially since there are no job opportunities locally and I am the only male in the household?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Your most important responsibility is to serve your mother and your family. You should leave your mother unless she wants you to leave to earn and spend on her and your family. Never leave your mother for any worldly aim.

Wassalam.