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Guidance of Parents in Choosing a Spouse
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
I have been trying to convince my parents to get me married to a certain boy that I have known since childhood as we both like each other and would like to get married. However, my parents are very judgemental and seem to hate him because he is not from a high-status family.
They do not want to listen to me or any of the ‘Ulama that we have spoken to regarding …
Uninfluenced by Others
There was once a man who intended travelling to a certain place for work. However, his neighbours, for some reason, did not want him to leave home.
To achieve their goal and keep him home, they approached his wife in an attempt to influence her saying, “How can you allow him to leave you and travel? He has not even left any finances for you!” The wife calmly replied, “Ever since I have known my husband, I have known him …
Always Ask Allah
Ask our children:
1. Who gives us everything that we have and enjoy?
2. If we want something, who should we ask?
Now tell them the story:
Ahmad was a boy who loved to eat donuts. Every Friday, as his father was leaving for work, Ahmad would run behind him and remind him, “Abba! Please don’t forget that it’s Friday today! Today’s donut day!”
Before coming home from work every Friday, Ahmad’s father would stop at …
