What is the ruling on parents remaining estranged for months, given that this is the only available solution for their strained relationship, and does this displease Allah despite their religious commitment?
She recommended supplicating for the parents and striving to reconcile their differences, seeking assistance from someone influential with them to remind them of the seriousness of the dispute. She mentioned that estrangement between Muslims is forbidden, and this prohibition is further emphasized between spouses because their relationship is a strong covenant, except for estranging a rebellious wife or an oppressive husband. She stressed the importance of striving for reconciliation, as reconciling differences is among the best deeds a Muslim can perform.
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