12-31-2003, 11:36 PM
Wa aleikum salam
Naseeha, all guidance is from Allah subahana wa tala and all we can do is try to advice and warn and educate. Its very difficult when it effects our family.
But we should not give up hope. We never know who Allah tala will guide and He is Most Merciful. An excellent example is the conversion of Umar ra and what an excellent example we have in Umar.
And don't forget du'aa, we should expect good from Allah tala and make du'aa with a correct ettiqute. The Prophet sws made du'aa for the mother of Abu Hurriayah ra, and she went from insulting the Prophet to converting to Islam all in the same day! SubhanAllah.
And the Prophets were tested regarding their families. The father of Ibrahim, the son of Nuh and the wife of Lut. All destined for the fire. Even though they were a witness to the Prophets of Allah tala. This is Hikma of Allah tala.
We as Muslims can only do our duty.
And may Allah subhana wa tala guide your family. ameen