Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

her ex-husband is harrassing her ...and just recently time has come that he is starting to threaten her n me. even tho he is muslim, can i fight if time comes to defend myself or my family?

· 6 Jumada II 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 6418English

Question

i have recently just got married to a sister who was divorced, and now her ex-husband is harrassing her over and over again...and just recently time has come to that he is starting to threaten her and he also tells her that he will hurt me (which i laugh at)..so my question is, even tho he is muslim, can i fight if time comes to defend myself or my family? if not what should i do?

Answer

Since you are from the US, use the law of the land for you and your family's protection.

Obtain a court order that prohibits him from making contact with you or your family, and saves you from any harassment.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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