Q: I am a homemaker in a joint family. From beginning of my marriage there was always a problem in both of my families because of money and property that should be given to me by my parents to in laws. I am a pregnant woman in my final trimester. I am facing a lot of stress from my house people and husband. My husband told me that you should decide between me and your family. I am in the worst situation of my life. I don’t want to leave both of them. I want everyone in my family, my own family, my in laws family and my husband. Please suggest me a solution to this problem
A: Just as you have rights towards your husband, you also have rights towards your parents. You should fulfil the rights of both in the manner Allah Ta’ala has commanded. We advise that you and your husband refer this matter to some pious senior Aalim who deals with these types of marital problems and ask him to guide you’ll. You may also recite the attached dua after Salaah.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)