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How can I gently remind my mother that Islamic guidelines are timeless, not extreme?

Assalamu alaikum, I’m really struggling to talk to my mum about some of her choices without making things tense between us. She often says “things are different now” and that we don’t need to be so strict, so she’s quite casual about things like remarrying without proper Islamic boundaries, staying out late, and traveling without a mahram. I want to advise her because I care, but as her son, I feel like anything I say will just sound like I’m judging her or being too rigid. She knows I’m uncomfortable with some of her actions, but she tends to brush it off. I haven’t pushed the conversation much-just mentioned my feelings-but it doesn’t seem to make a difference. I know I can’t force her, but it hurts to see her take this lightly. Please make dua that Allah guides us all and softens our hearts.

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Bro, I went through similar. What helped was reminding her of the Prophet’s mercy, not just fiqh. Say ‘I want you safe and happy in dunya and akhirah.’

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Bro, that’s a tough spot. Maybe try connecting her to a pious sister her age who can advise her gently. Sometimes hearing it from a peer works better than from a son.

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Man, that’s heavy. I’d say pick your moments-when she’s calm. And never sound preachy. Maybe say, ‘Mum, I worry about you and want jannah for you.’

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I get it, man. It’s hard when your own mum dismisses deen. I’ll make dua for her guidance. Sometimes silence and patience speak louder than words.

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Honestly, you’re doing the right thing by caring. But let’s not forget, guidance is from Allah. Keep making dua and don’t let it break your relationship.

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Stay respectful but firm, akhi. The truth doesn’t change with time. Maybe frame it as love and concern for her akhirah, not just rules. May Allah open her heart.

brother
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You’re in my duas. It’s painful when parents drift like this. Try sharing a short hadith or lecture indirectly, like ‘I heard this today, what do you think?’

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Wa alaikum assalam. Tough situation. Maybe get a trusted imam or elder to kindly remind her? Sons advising mothers on such matters can be tricky culturally.

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