Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I discovered my husband sent very affectionate texts to a lady. One message read, “You do know we are in a totally haram relationship?” She replied to that, “Tawba.” I confronted him, and he blackmailed me, saying I won’t see him again if I asked about this. He also […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have come across some websites that discourage higher education for Muslim women. They state that women belong in the home, and even driving a car should be discouraged. Is the context of where and how you pursue higher education important? Or is it that higher education should not […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I would like to know what the prohibition of mourning is meant for more than three days. Are there specific actions that are prohibited? I assume that feeling sad any day after losing a loved one doesn’t come under this prohibition. Answer It isn’t easy to deal with the […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question It’s been six months since my wedding, and I cringe at how my husband (30yrs) and his younger sister (23yrs) behave. I read about siblings kissing each other and learned it’s okay to give a peck on the cheek to a mahram. But is it okay for my sister-in-law […]