Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a Muslim, keeping friendships with our family and relatives is essential. But what are the guidelines when they are not pious? I know that Muslims should avoid socializing with sinful people and people who commit major sins every day, whether publicly or privately. Also, my brother is an […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I respect my parents and siblings, but if I can’t control my anger, I disrespect my parents or older siblings. Because I am shy and awkward, is repentance and making dua for them sufficient, or will I have to ask for the person’s forgiveness? What if the other person […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m a recently graduated high school student from Egypt and will be doing my undergrad studies in the Netherlands. What practical steps should I take over the summer to prepare for life in the West? I’ve already begun learning about the fiqh of food, gender interactions, etc. Answer Thank […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How can I provide for my parents? How to overcome anxiety related to Salah? I would love to be a housewife, but I also worry about looking after my parents- could you suggest ways I could provide some amount for them? Also, I procrastinate in praying because it seems […]