A young man lives in his parents' house, but there is free mixing of men and women in the house, and his wife is unable to observe the covering prescribed for women because of this mixing. Is it permissible for him to build a house for himself alone?
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The questioner : This questioner says: A young man lives in his parents' house, but there is free mixing of men and women in the house.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : And the wife of this young man is unable to observe the covering prescribed for women because of the mixing. Is it permissible for him to build a house for himself alone, or is that considered undutifulness to parents for leaving his parents with his brothers, who number three?
The Shaykh : If he is harmed or distressed by remaining with his family in the house, there is nothing wrong with him living separately from them, provided he fulfills his duty of dutifulness to his parents by visiting them morning and evening, inquiring about them and their conditions, and asking if they need anything, if he has surplus wealth and there is no burden on him in doing so.
However, if he does not suffer any harm or distress, it is better for him to remain with his parents, as that is more pleasing to them and brings the family together. One of the sources of distress is seeing among his brothers what he fears will lead to trial regarding his wife, for a person cannot settle in a house where he fears trial for his family. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : And the wife of this young man is unable to observe the covering prescribed for women because of the mixing. Is it permissible for him to build a house for himself alone, or is that considered undutifulness to parents for leaving his parents with his brothers, who number three?
The Shaykh : If he is harmed or distressed by remaining with his family in the house, there is nothing wrong with him living separately from them, provided he fulfills his duty of dutifulness to his parents by visiting them morning and evening, inquiring about them and their conditions, and asking if they need anything, if he has surplus wealth and there is no burden on him in doing so.
However, if he does not suffer any harm or distress, it is better for him to remain with his parents, as that is more pleasing to them and brings the family together. One of the sources of distress is seeing among his brothers what he fears will lead to trial regarding his wife, for a person cannot settle in a house where he fears trial for his family. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O Shaykh.