Sunni-Shi'a

Sunni & Shi’a

Is it Islamic for my parents to prevent me from marrying a Lebanese Shia man from a respectable and religious family just because of his nationality, despite our compatibility and my desire to make our existing relationship Halal? Zaid Alsalami	What options does a 14-year-old from a Sunni family have if he believes in the Shia school of thought and faces strict monitoring from his father? How can he uphold his beliefs and continue learning while avoiding conflict and ensuring his safety at home? Amina Inloes
Are fathers or brothers ever allowed to be violent towards female family members? Sunni records mention Umar and Abu Bakr using violence against women in their families. Did men of Ahlul Bayt ever react this way when disagreeing with women? Zaid Alsalami	Are the earlier Sunni-style prayers and other deeds of those who convert to Shia Islam considered valid? I previously held unorthodox beliefs, focusing solely on the Qur'an, and now worry whether my earlier prayers and deeds are valid. Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi