Father

A father is the male parent of a child. Besides the paternal bonds of a father to his children, the father may have a parental, legal, and social relationship with the child that carries with it certain rights and obligations.

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Man . Father . Body . Ghusl . Faith (Iman) . Circumcision . Najasa (Impurity)

I am a 30-year-old man from the UK, recently practicing my faith more seriously. I am not yet circumcised. My father is critically ill, and I may need to prepare his body. Am I permitted to do so, or am I still ritually impure despite performing ghusl?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

Circumcision is obligatory in every Muslim male if he is still uncircumcised no matter what his age is. Uncircumcised Muslim male is not ritually impure though he is not allowed to perform Tawaf around the Ka'bah. He is allowed to perform all the other worship practices like Salah, fasting etc. preparing the body of your father after his demise is valid even if you are still uncircumcised. I advise you to get circumcised as soon as you can.

Wassalam.

206679

Woman . Father . Mujtahid . Marriage

Are there any Mujtahids who allow an independent virgin woman to marry without her father's permission?

Virgin girl does require in her marriage the permission of her father or her paternal grand father. If father and the paternal grand father refuse proposal of marriage with out valid Islamic reason when the proposal is from a Kof’ (Compatible believer) and the girl needs to marry to save herself from sin, then the condition of the father’s permission or paternal grand father’s permission will not remain. That is when the refusal of the father or his father is not based on a valid Islamic rules.

Wassalam.

201040

Marriage . Father . Mother . Brother . Mut'a (Temporary marriage) . Grandparents

Is it allowed to keep a Mutah marriage confidential if her father and grandfather are deceased, but her mother and brother are alive? Does she need their consent in this situation?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

In our Islamic tradition and culture, relationships are not just personal and individual. It is the coming together of two families. It should not be done in secrecy. That is a big red flag. How will he maintain his respect to her, if she's gone behind her family's back and done the most important thing in her life, without telling her family.

As is most cases, the male will definitely use this in a way that he will not show accountability to her family, and many other wrong things.

If she has not been married before, and even if she has been married, involving family is very important.

And Allah knows best

198448

Father . Wife . Sunni . Sayyid

Is a young boy, born to his father's second wife who is Sunni, still considered a Sayyed if his father is a Sayyed, despite believing he is not due to his mother's Sunni background?

If his father is a Sayyed, he will be a Sayyed as well just like his father.

Wassalam.

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Father

My father displays abusive behavior towards me and my family. He is physically and emotionally harmful, forced me to work inappropriately, and has had many issues leading to police involvement. Am I allowed to cut ties with him?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 8 months ago

If you are living with him and want to move away, but are financially dependent, afraid to leave, etc., the best thing is to find someone reliable who understands your circumstances who can advise you on the practical options available.

It would also be helpful to find someone whom you can discuss the psychological aspects of your situation with, since it can be difficult to leave an abusive situation, even for someone who is financially and socially independent.

For instance, you could speak to a trusted adult with life experience, a counselor/psychologist, or a charity worker.

If you are in physical danger or being trafficked into illegal/dangerous jobs, this is especially urgent.

Later, you can consider how you may wish to keep ties with your father. "Keeping ties" can mean many things and in abusive situations may mean keeping more distant ties.

There isn't a religious requirement to live in the same home or be in close contact, but sometimes it can be difficult to leave a situation for financial, cultural, psychological, or other reasons.

Father

Not at all. Your father remains your father and you must keep respecting him and treating him in the best way even if he was a very bad person. Even if your parents were Mushriks (Polytheusts), you must treat them nicely as we read in Quran. (Sura Luqman ; 15).

Wassalam.

196622

Father . Khula . Wife . Life . Mother . Children . Marriage

Can a father not meet his child after having a Khula from wife and wait till he gets married and gets settled in his own life, as the child is in different country with her mother?

Islam does not allow anything which makes the child away from his parents. Cutting ties with any of the relatives is a sinful act, what about with the parents??

Even if the mother is divorced from the father, the rights of both of them on the child remain intact and both of them must maintain continuous contact between themselves child and his both parents. Father remains responsible to spend on his children till they are able to earn their livelihood.

Wassalam.

194661

Father . Government . Khums . Employment

My father, a retired government employee in India, received 4 million INR upon retirement made up of 2 million as gratuity, 1 million from the provident fund, and 1 million for unused leave. What portion of this is subject to Khums?

Every saving which is owned for one year or more must be calculated for Khums. If the whole amount which he received on retirement was his right since one year more, then Khums is obligatory on the whole amount. If any portion of it was owned by him before less than one year, then no Khums on that portion until it completes one year in his own ownership or when his date of yearly Khums comes.

Wassalam.

194421

Family . Father . Brother

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?

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

192774

Father . Suicide . Daughter

My father created a will some time before he took his own life. In order to allocate the daughters their share in inheritance, we might need to oppose the will. Is it permissible to disregard his will if there are no other alternatives available?

Any part of the will is invalid if it goes against Shariat. If the will does not go against Islamic rules, no one has right to oppose it.

Wassalam.

191300

Father . Death . Insurance . Khums . Inheritance

We are three brothers, and only one of us is married and earning. After our father's death, the department he worked for gave us insurance money. Is Khums applicable on this insurance money?

The a mount received fron the insurance of your late father belongs to all the inheritors of your late father according to their shares of inheritance in Sharia. You don't need to give Khums from your share because it was been received as inheritance from your father.

Wassalam.

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Daughter . Father . Husband . Conversion to Islam

Is it permissible in Islam to leave my daughter with her father and his new wife while I move away with my new husband?

Yes it is permissible to leave your daughter with her father.

Wassalam.