Experiencing problems with the in-laws

Q: I am a younge muslim widow. My husband died 6 month before with cancer. I have 7 years twins boys, we live in Newyork city by ourself. My in-law's family members hurts me with backbitting, false accusations and that makes me feel low, inferior and backward and it is a part of our bangladeshi culture and they almost don't support me with almost anything but my husband did huge contributions for them and made them rich but I have nothing here except my boys, so I have to work hard for raising our boys. I am not thinking about another man. I just want to be a good muslim mom and good widow, so can you advise me. Is it ok in Islam to avoid them or talk minimum or stay away from them as a good muslim woman? Please advise me I just want to live with my boys with respect and dignity.

Experiencing problems with the in-laws

Q: I am a younge muslim widow. My husband died 6 month before with cancer. I have 7 years twins boys, we live in Newyork city by ourself. My in-law's family members hurts me with backbitting, false accusations and that makes me feel low, inferior and backward and it is a part of our bangladeshi culture and they almost don't support me with almost anything but my husband did huge contributions for them and made them rich but I have nothing here except my boys, so I have to work hard for raising our boys. I am not thinking about another man. I just want to be a good muslim mom and good widow, so can you advise me. Is it ok in Islam to avoid them or talk minimum or stay away from them as a good muslim woman? Please advise me I just want to live with my boys with respect and dignity.

Zakaat on money owed to a person

Q: At work, I have got a lot of leave days due to me for the last two years of employment. The company has agreed to pay me out for these leave days. However I have not received payment for these leave days yet and now my zakaat payment for the past year is due. Do I include this amount in my zakaat calculation and pay zakaat on it or is zakaat due on it when I receive the money from my employer.

Getting married with the blessings of one's parents

Q: I am 18 years old and have received a proposal from a guy who is 32 years old. I am quite keen and I have performed istikhara and so has a moulana and both were positive. A mufti also advised me that Ayesha (Radiyallahu Anha) was much younger than the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and islamically it is acceptable however my parents refuse to accept. My life at home has become very miserable and I am verbally abused and sometimes even hit for my decision. I can't seem to take it anymore and I think I should take things into my own hands and get married. Please advise.

Landlord asking the tenant relocate

Q: People involved in the case – The Landlord, Tenant 1 and Tenant 2.

In 1996, a shop was transferred to tenant 2 from tenant 1 with the approval of the Landlord. The Landlord didn’t have any problem as he was concerned for his monthly rent. The tenant 2 as per the business deal, and as per the local business custom, gave Tenant 1 an amount of Rs 40000, again with the approval of the Landlord, to vacate the space of the shop. Now, after 19 years the Landlord demanded a sum of 3 lac from tenant 2 or made the offer to vacate the shop and leave it. The landlord wishes to give the shop to someone else from where he can get 3 lac or so and then also the monthly rent.

1. Is it legitimate for the Tenant 2 to vacate the shop considering the sudden demands of the landlords?

2. How proper is the demand of 3 lac or any some of money by the landlord in between?

3. Even if the shop is vacated how much money should tenant 2 demand, considering he was demanded a sum of Rs 40000 in 1996 that he gave?

4. Who should give that demanded sum of money to the tenant 2 – landlord or the tenant 3?