Anger and Patience
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How can one deal with a foul-mouthed father-in-law who speaks of matters that cause embarrassment, and the husband cannot deter him for fear of his anger, knowing that he is an old man? And how can one overcome feelings of animosity towards the in-laws?
Will I be sinful for my past grumbling and cursing of religion? And will I be rewarded for my current patience, praise of Allah, and seeking His forgiveness?
What is the ruling of Islamic law concerning how to deal with a brother's wife who screams at and insults the mother, and has gone so far as to insult the younger brother, knowing that he will not respond to her, and what is the correct course of action in such a situation?
Does a triple divorce, issued in a state of extreme anger leading to a loss of mental clarity, take effect, given that the wife suffers from a psychological illness and lives with her husband, and they have children together? And is it forbidden for him to remain with her?
How can one respond to the Sufis who accuse me of extremism and not loving the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and who hate me for rejecting their exaggerations in praising the Prophet, which amount to shirk and bid'ah?
What should someone do who is subjected to injustice, distress, and doubt in his work, despite being dedicated to it, and has reached a difficult psychological state?
Is it permissible for parents to beat, insult, and curse their son in front of people without a reason, and is it permissible for the son to ask them about the reason for this treatment?
Will the repentance of a young man who exposed a girl's past out of revenge be accepted after he had loved and advised her, and what must he do to repent?
What is the strong remedy for foul language, insults, and obscenity in speech for someone who engages in much remembrance of God but changes when provoked?
What is the ruling on a son shunning his abusive father who instigates problems with insults and slander, and what is the ruling on the son not seeking reconciliation for fear of repeated problems? And is the son's attempt at reconciliation sufficient to ward off God's punishment, even if reconciliation does not yield a result?
Is it permissible to seek the help of an oppressor against another oppressor? May Allah reward you with goodness.
What is the ruling on supplicating by using the attributes of Prophets, such as "O Allah, grant me the patience of Ayyub"?
Does the Hadith "If I test My servant with his two beloved ones [i.e., his eyes] and he shows patience, I will compensate him with Paradise for them" apply to someone who has lost one eye, or is it specific to someone who has completely lost their sight? And is what befell him a sign of Allah's wrath?
What advice can help solve the problem of lack of blessing in money that the spouses have been suffering from since their marriage?
Will a person be held accountable for supplicating against someone with evil, and Allah has answered his supplication? Is there a sin upon him for that, and what should he do in this situation?
Why does a girl feel worry, sorrow, and stress despite her diligence in worship, her constant seeking of forgiveness, and her avoidance of sins for fear of God's wrath and punishment, while she sees those around her living in peace of mind and tranquility without this degree of commitment?
What is courage in Islam? And how does one become courageous?
What is the ruling on Umrah if the circumambulation (Tawaf) began after its prescribed start time, and what is the ruling on verbal altercations that occurred during Hajj as a result of anger and not suppressing rage during crowding?
Is it obligatory for someone who has backbitten a Muslim and wishes to repent to inform the one he backbit about what he said, or is it sufficient to seek his absolution without mentioning the details of the backbiting if he fears his anger and alienation?
Is a mother who refused to allow her son to marry, despite his consent and the approval of the girl and her family, considered unjust, especially given that her refusal was based on a single visit?
Is the questioner considered disobedient to her parents, taking into account their anger at her for their differing beliefs, their alienation of her children from her, and their claim that she stole their money based on a vision, despite her kindness to them, her avoidance of arguments with them, and her prayers for them?
Is my saying, "I will take my right on the Day of Resurrection" or "Peace is for Allah, not for you," considered a mistake or a sin after covenants have been broken and peace arrogantly rejected? And was it normal for me to retaliate in kind by slapping him after he strongly slapped and humiliated me in front of everyone? What is Islam's stance on a man who orders the cutting off of kinship ties, breaks covenants, insults people, and does not return greetings of peace?
Is it permissible to pray behind an imam whose family is of Jewish descent, knowing that his family is not religiously observant and he has recently attributed an unauthentic hadith to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in order to avoid praying behind another imam with whom he disagreed?
Is it permissible for us to stop our stepmother at her limits, knowing that she controls our father and instigates problems between us and him, and that our father might react with anger?