Salam - Single Hanafi sister wanting to move out, need advice
Assalamu Alaikum, TL;DR: I'm a single Hanafi Muslim woman who wants to move out of the family home for my mental health. Parents say it's not allowed in Islam - what should I do? I'm a single, unmarried Muslim woman living with my parents. For years I've struggled with my mental health, and after a particularly difficult episode about six years ago, mental health professionals recommended that I move out to get better. My parents refused then, and I've been managing at home since, but it's getting too much now. I really need personal space and the ability to come and go without constant supervision. I'm responsible and would take care of myself, but I also feel that my wellbeing and my relationship with my parents would improve if I had my own place. I'm unsure about the Islamic ruling on this. As a Hanafi, I'd appreciate input from others who follow the same school. I respect my parents and want to fulfil my duties to them, but I also need to look after my mental health. I worry they will say Islam forbids leaving the family home, so I don't know how to balance obedience with self-care. Has anyone been through something similar? What guidance is there in Hanafi fiqh about a mature, unmarried daughter moving out for legitimate reasons like health or safety? Any practical advice on talking to parents, involving a wise relative or an imam, or steps to take while still honouring parents would be really helpful. Jazakum Allah khair.