Are we allowed to hit our children to discipline them? Generally, one should abstain from hitting their children and instead should concentrate on praying for them and advising them with...
When moving, is it better to move to a large Jama‘at center or a more rural area? The spiritual advantages of living in places where the Jama‘at is well established are obvious. However, planting the seed of...
Is it permissible to read books that contain explicit content for educational purposes? Once Hadrat Hakim Nur-ud-Din ra, before his Khilafat, was asked for a reference from pre-Islamic poetry which highlighted a specific...
Should we discuss subjects related to sexuality with our children? A daughter of Nawwab Mubarakah Begum ra said: Our mother advised us on every aspect of life with very deep...
Is there any veiling within the same gender and within family? Even within the same gender, respect for modesty and personal space should be maintained. The Holy Prophet sas said: A...
What are some ways that can help in finding a suitable match when arranging the marriage of our children? Hadrat Khalifatul-Masih IV rta explained that marriages between cousins and distant relatives are one solution because the boys and the...
Should married children live in a joint-family system with their parents? Sometimes, because of cultural or emotional pressures, couples feel guilty about moving out of their parent’s house after marriage. However,...
Are adult children responsible for providing for their parents? The assistance we give to our parents can never be considered a favor or charity because we cannot repay the...
Are we allowed to change the portions of inheritance assigned by Islam according to our preferences? Concerning the portions of inheritance assigned to each heir in the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty has said: These are the...