Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the spiritual diseases that can lead someone to commit sexual abuse, to deny it, and to feel no remorse? How can a survivor begin to heal, especially when those closest to them do not believe them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should a Muslim deal with severe anxiety and intrusive fears about causing harm, even when no action has occurred? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Such thoughts are not sinful. The very distress you feel is a sign of faith. If someone truly wished […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A young girl was touched inappropriately by her uncle. She did not want this. He exploited her love and trust. How should the family deal with this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate This is very serious. The family’s first responsibility is to protect […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A mother is facing a family crisis: her adult daughter suffers from severe suicidal thoughts and self-harm and has threatened to end her life unless her mother divorces her disabled husband (the daughter’s stepfather). Despite medical treatment, Ruqya, and living arrangements that limit contact, the daughter’s condition has not improved. […]