Mental Health

January 18, 2024 2 mins

Is Social Media Considered Spying?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I understand that spying is prohibited in Islam. However, I would like to inquire about examining someone’s private or public Instagram account (please note that I am following their page), such as checking their followers or followings. Is this also considered as spying? For instance, if the purpose is related […]
January 13, 2024 2 mins

Does Touching a Prepacked Impermissible Item Have an Impact on Touching Other It...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I went to the store today, and the person in front of me had bought meat, ham, and pork at the checkout. I’m unsure what it was, but it looked like one of those meats. The cashier touched only the package of the meat and then touched my items. […]
January 10, 2024 3 mins

What is the Ruling of Using Soap When Washing Utensils and Smell Remaining on Th...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Please answer my question in detail. I’m suffering from OCD regarding purity/impurity. Whenever I try to overcome the OCD of some items being impure, it gets triggered by something else. Right now, it is from soap. I washed utensils with the soap, which had some liquid impurities mixed with […]
January 7, 2024 3 mins

Can You Advise on Navigating My Feelings with a Toxic Family?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m navigating family challenges with a narcissistic brother and strained relationships, especially with my sister. Despite my brother’s promised change after a police incident, distance remains. My mom dismisses my efforts to share Islamic values due to cultural beliefs. The family dynamic feels toxic, and my dad’s self-centeredness, despite […]
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