Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I converted to Islam very recently after only months of real, formalized study. I was eager and saw suggestions online that encouraged me to convert as soon as I could so as not to perish before I got the chance. When I did convert, I was extremely depressed afterward […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I want to name my daughter Iswa. I have read it means a good example or role model. Is this an accurate understanding of the name? I have read that “aswa’” means ‘worst’ in Arabic, so wondering if that is too close to the name of Iswa. Answer Thank […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My sisters messed up my room, and I complained to my mother about it, showing my frustration, because I always have to clean my room. I said, “I’m going to clean always, this is not normal. They mess up my room, and I need to clean it?” with a […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a decent amount of gold. Every year, I pay Zakat, and for that purpose, I take money from my husband because I’m not doing any job. So is this right, or should I sell my gold jewelry to pay off my Zakat? I’ve been doing this for […]