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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to play racing video games that involve breaking traffic laws, street racing, speeding, and destroying police cars and other vehicles by crashing into them, given that no human beings are depicted as harmed, and that I play purely for enjoyment as an experienced adult driver who […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is “Izma” (ازمہ) a sound Islamic name for a girl? What is its proper Arabic spelling, and does the meaning matter? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah bless you and reward you for the care you are taking over your daughter’s name. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am twenty-five, recently married, and lost both ovaries to cancer treatment; my uterus and remnant ovarian tissue are intact. My husband and I deeply wish for children. What does Islam say about our options, including IVF with donor eggs? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most […]