After the death of my father, there ensued a financial disagreement between me and my brother; this disagreement has [now] continued [between us] for [many] years. So, I sought refuge [in Allaah] from Shaytaan the accursed, and began to telephone him and show kindness to him, but he does not reciprocate. I [also] began to visit him with my children to initiate an air of politeness [between us], but he does not let us in[to his house]. So what should my position [now] be [towards my brother], as I feel pain [at our deteriorating state of affairs] O noble Shaykh, since my father and mother have [both] passed away?
Category: Manners & Etiquette
Harbouring harshness and cruelty towards others
If a person has harshness and cruelty in his heart [towards others], then what can soften his heart from this harshness and cruelty?
‘Umrah Badal on behalf of the deceased
Regarding the ‘umrah, can it be performed on behalf of another, since my father has died without performing the ‘umrah – and I live [too] far away [to do so on his behalf myself]?
Displays of love towards my parents
Is it permissible to kiss the [fore]head of a parent if he only prays sometimes or not at all?
Honouring parents whilst living away from them
He lives in a separate house [away] from his parents, so is this inconsistent with fulfilling his complete duty towards them?
Honouring parents after their death
What are the deeds by which children can honour their parents after they have died?
Sincere advice to a father who does not pray
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Parents don’t want to make hijrah, but I do
So, [regarding] the one who wants to make hijrah from a non-Muslim country [to a Muslim country], how can he combine between protecting his religion, his [wife and] children as well as being dutiful to his parents?
Hold firm to the Sunnah wherever you may be
Is it permissible for the one who lives in Europe to shorten the beard, if [maintaining] the beard causes him problems in finding work?
If your father orders you to break the ties of kinship
If your father orders you to break the ties of kinship, then do not break them…