Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My mother loves gossip and stubbornly continues despite me asking her many times not to. I try not to listen and redirect the conversation, but she insists and expects a response. If I defend the person or say, “don’t talk like that,” she gets angry and calls me disobedient, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question At home, there is constant fighting, scolding, and lost respect; opportunities feel destroyed; and a heavy depression and self-blame have settled in. What do I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate My dear brother, what you describe is a real test. The very fact […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question For many years, I have tried to lower my gaze strictly and literally. Now, at 41 and unmarried, I find normal eye contact difficult. I worry that I may have avoided a lawful means by which many Muslims meet. This troubles me. What is the right balance? Answer In […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I keep falling into the same sins; my mind wanders during prayer; I struggle to pray Fajr and Isha on time; I battle showing off; and I have little supportive company. I feel I have failed. What should I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the […]