Children

April 20, 2025 2 mins

Can I Use Social Media After My Parents Have Forbidden Me from It?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My parents have forbidden me from using social media, and at 16, I still don’t have permission. Given my isolation as a homeschooler, can I use social media for permissible purposes without disobeying them? Answer Thank you for your question. I can’t tell you that it is fine to […]
April 20, 2025 3 mins

How to Deal with an Unjust Parent Who Hates, Curses and Insults Us?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How should we deal with an unjust parent who insults and curses us? Despite our efforts to support her, she remains dissatisfied, spends excessively, and often refuses to speak to us for months. When we reach out, she responds with insults. Apart from making dua, I feel helpless. Answer […]
April 12, 2025 2 mins

Am I Obliged to Check In and Offer Support to My Illegitimate Child?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a recent convert, I worry about severing family ties and its impact on my Hereafter. Fifteen years ago, I fathered a child out of wedlock and legally accepted responsibility, though the child’s family did not want a relationship with me. Am I obligated to check in and offer […]
April 11, 2025 3 mins

Should a Pubescent Child Tell His Parents About Same-Sex Attraction and Doubts A...

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How should a child experiencing same-sex attractions handle their feelings, especially if they are pre-pubescent or going through puberty? Should they inform their parents? How should parents respond? Can an adult struggling with these urges confide in trusted individuals for support? Is it appropriate to share their experiences (even […]
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