Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

 

In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Mercy-Giving

 

No one is allowed to abuse another person whether parents, in-laws or spouses.

 

So, if what you allege your matter-in-law is right, she is oppressive. She ought to know that Allah is watching and she will have to account for her misdeeds.

 

There is nothing more grievous than oppression and persecution of another human being. Allah warns us against it in the Qur’an, and He says, “Those who oppress others will find no one to save them (from the chastisement of Allah on the Day of Judgment).” (Al-Baqarah 2:270)

 

You should talk to your husband to make his mother understand the harm she is causing herself through such behavior. For she is hurting herself more, for there is nothing worse than risking her salvation in the next world, and she is doing that if she persists in such behavior.

I advise you to be patient and turn to Allah begging for His mercy and support; pray to Allah to open her heart to see the harm she is causing herself.

 

I pray to Allah to help you overcome your challenges and give you peace of mind.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.