Sunday, September 8, 2013

Fathwa, - A man is not obligated to tell his family about his marriage

Question
Asalamu Alaikum. Jazakallah for your time beforehand in reading and
replying. I was married for around 1.5 years, in an arranged marriage
through family,unfortunately this marriage ended in divorce, my mother
became extremely unwellafter this news of my divorce, and i was
disowned by family, although at this point our relationship is
better.My question is that i got married again shortly after my
divorce, in secret without anyone knowing, i have not told my parents
about this because due to culture and my mothers health, itwould cause
a huge amount of problems, am iobliged to tell them when i am hiding
it to avoid arguments and fighting, and i am moving to a different
country with my wife, although i have told my parents i am moving but
not the reason why, is this wrong of me? I am still keeping relation
with my family and meet them all often.
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify
that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad,
is His Slave and Messenger.
It is not obligatory upon you to tell your family about your marriage
or about the reason behind moving from your country, rather it is
obligatory upon you to be dutiful towards your parents and obey them
inwhat is good.
However, if you can tell them about your marriage without causing any
harm, then this will be better.
Allaah Knows best.

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