Thank you.
The family is an integral part of an Islamic society and is an anchor for
the rest of one’s life. As a wolf devours a lone sheep, so does Shaytaan
seize the one who does not keep family ties. ‘He is the one who created man
from water and gave him ties by lineage and marriage.’ (Qur’aan).
Allah has created the bond of love and affection between family members in
order to ease the worldly life with regards to the obedience of Allah, i.e.
when one experiences a problem which might affect his obedience to the
divine command, his family members are there to assist him through that
difficulty.
Therefore, there should be no formalities or reservations among family
members. Each should feel free to discuss any problem with another at all
times. However, the time we live in is not one of sanity and sobriety. Due
to all kinds of depravity warming their way into even in pious societies,
caution has to be exercised. Care should be taken that behaviour and
interaction of family members with one another are always in keeping with
modesty. Discussions and involvement with anything of obscene nature should
be avoided as far as possible as this breaks down the natural barriers that
Allah Ta’ala has kept between family members. A constant effort should be
made to bring Deen (religious fervour) into the home, thus, making for a
happy family.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.