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Family Ties

April 18, 2024 2 mins

Can I Take Out Medical Insurance despite the Existence of a Failing NHS?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to get medical insurance for my aging parents due to the deteriorating state of the NHS, prolonged waiting times, and their current suffering, despite my desire for them to receive timely care and alleviate their suffering? Answer As long as the NHS is a viable recourse […]
April 18, 2024 1 min

Do I Have to Uproot My Life Because of My Conversion?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I’m a Muslim woman with two kids. My partner, though from a Muslim background, isn’t religious. We’ve agreed to raise our kids in Islamic traditions. Despite my Christian upbringing and later identification as Agnostic, I converted to Islam gradually about two years ago. I lead our family in matters […]
April 7, 2024 3 mins

How Should a Person React to Slander?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it considered slander if someone indirectly accuses another person of committing sins without proof and then spreads these suspicions to others? How serious is this accusation, and how should the accused respond and defend themselves? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray […]
April 6, 2024 4 mins

Should I Secretly Marry My Ex-fiance despite My Father’s Rejection?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can I proceed with a nikah despite my father’s objections due to cultural reasons, even though he initially agreed to the marriage proposal? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your frustration, and I pray that you communicate and compromise with your father. A secret nikah is […]