Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My father is cruel, unjust, abusive and a narcissist. He has abused my mother, kicking her out of the house often, swearing, screaming and insulting us daily, took everything from us and threatened us. I didn’t want to live anymore and my mum was dying mentally. Then I moved […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How can my husband and I reconnect with Allah when facing hardship, anxiety, and spiritual disconnect despite trying to remain steadfast? Answer Thank you for your question. I urge you to reconnect with Allah through abundant du`a, reading and reflection on the Quran, obligatory and tahajjud prayers and learning […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is listening to Dengbêj vocal storytelling permissible if it contains no musical instruments or inappropriate content? I sometimes listen to Dengbêj because it helps me stay connected to my Kurdish roots, improves my understanding of the language, and gives me a sense of motivation and cultural identity. Answer In the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What do scholars say about the hadith in which the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) told a menstruating woman to retrieve a mat from the mosque? Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter a mosque for such a purpose? Answer In the Name of […]