Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am in a society where the girl’s family pays for dowry, hospital bills during childbirth, etc. My question is from the Hanafi school, is it obligatory or the responsibility of the child’s father, i.e., the husband, to pay for the hospital bill or midwife when a baby is […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am the eldest of 2 daughters, we are both professionals, and I was brought up in a family where my mother was abused for years for our sake. My husband lives 4 hours away, and my sister is to be married soon. My husband has many siblings and […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am struggling to balance my responsibilities as a wife and daughter. My mother has long-term health conditions. She is often unwell, and I have always ensured I have been there to assist her. My mother has never asked me to help her, but I would not feel right […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My husband of one month is jobless. I’m working and earning. I am financially supporting myself, him, and his family. He often plays games on his phone, and watches and laughs at funny videos. He only comes to me to fulfill his physical needs, otherwise, he doesn’t come to […]