What is the legitimate Islamic solution for dealing with a Christian mother-in-law who abuses the religion of Islam, when the wife fears for her daughter from her influence, taking into account the mother-in-law's psychological illness and the husband's eagerness to honor her?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Firmness is required in managing the household. This includes observing privacy by not allowing entry into the bedroom except with permission, and ensuring that the house key is only with its occupants. Part of firmness also entails not leaving children alone with a foreign woman if there is a concern about her influence on their religion and morals. If advice does not work with her, the husband must act with firmness and clarity. It is recommended to reward her for her gifts with kindness, connection, and visits to soften her heart.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/26983
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 26983
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy