Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I met a guy two years back who is suitable and pious, and we decided to get married. I told my mother, but now I want to inform my father. But after talking to him more, I found that we have extremist ideologies. He had asked me to do […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I was in a haram relationship, unaware of the severity of my sin. I met the girl once, but we never touched. Realizing my mistake, I wanted to make it halal and asked my parents for permission to marry her. They refused due to her family’s reputation. They believe […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a man close to my 30’s, unmarried, and have been rejected for marriage. by every single sister I proposed to. I have become depressed and suicidal for several years, my worship is faltering, and I feel no happiness in me, I feel empty. Alhamdulillah, I have a […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a 27-year-old man from India, currently working in Saudi Arabia. I have developed feelings for a 26-year-old girl from Tunisia who resides in Tunis. My concern lies in informing my parents about her, explaining her culture, and her willingness to embrace our customs. Unfortunately, they are refusing […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question A friend of mine got a proposal from a person who is very religious, pious, and perfect in all aspects. He wants his wife to wear the niqab. My friend wears a head covering (dupatta) but doesn’t wear a proper hijab or niqab. She knows it won’t be easy […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible for children to play using costumes?  I don’t mean for Halloween, but just a regular day in the year with their favorite TV show superheroes. The costumes I’m mentioning have a shirt and a mask. Answer Thank you for your question. Wearing costumes Since you are […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Since my dad retired from his job, he keeps insulting my mom and my sister. Every day, there is a new issue with him. If I say something to him he gets angry easily. He even threatened to leave my mom.  Is there any dua that you can give […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to remain in a family group chat where haram statements are made? Is there a difference between the statements being regular and irregular? Also, is there a difference between the statements being most likely haram, and definitely haram? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am 20 years old and I have fallen in love with a boy on social media and I really want to marry him. He tells me that he has feelings for me too but he doesn’t want to fall in love right now because his mother would not […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question 1) If someone was pouring out water from hot rice and steam was coming out, and then one took a deep inhale, (but not fully aware and forgot that one was fasting for a second-cooking as routinely as one does)- does this break the fast?  2) What if one […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I apologize in advance for my honesty but I need to be direct; otherwise, I don’t know how this issue could be solved. My husband doesn’t satisfy me intimately because he doesn’t want to get intimate often. Even when we do it, he doesn’t pay attention to what I […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I had always believed that Islam allows women to have successful careers and choose whatever they want to. Recently, I started studying religion and was shocked to see statements on various websites and on YouTube that women should not leave home unless necessary. I saw the verse from Surat […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am currently in a haram relationship, and I want to make amends and ask for forgiveness and solve this, but I’m currently doing dawah to the girl, and I do not know what is the right thing to do. Do I continue doing dawah in a halal manner […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How do I start believing and relying on Allah Most High in this hard time? How do I shut down the thoughts that I’ll fail again? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah facilitate your exams for you and give you success in the paths you choose. Patience […]

Question How do I stop feeling embarrassed and ashamed of my husband’s weight gain when going out in public? It is a constant stressor, and I am always afraid of people noticing it and perhaps having pity on me. I feel relieved when he wears loose clothing outside because it’s less noticeable. How do I […]

Question I live with an abusive and mentally ill mother. My siblings and I have always been beaten until we were bruised or bleeding. We grew up mentally ill and in horror our whole lives. We recently got into a heated argument where she beat me up and tried to suffocate me until I couldn’t […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question We do acts of worship for Allah alone. However, in this link it says to look for validation from Allah and His Messenger. How do we do so without making our worship for someone other than Allah? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for your sincerity. […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have been struggling with waswasa, so I can only properly clean myself in the bathroom where there is a shower. I know one can clean oneself on the toilet, but this is too hard for me, and I feel I can’t be clean like that, and my prayers […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My husband and I are trying to raise our daughter four-year-old for Allah’s sake, away from exposure to TV, secular education, etc. But when my parents come to visit, my father becomes a very big opponent to this method. He makes fun of me doing ruqya and blowing, or […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I always feel sad because I want to live and don’t desire death, and I’m not running away from problems, but I do not like to live this life. I see life as vain even though I am fully aware of why Allah created us. I perform good deeds […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Our daughter has cut all ties with her family for no apparent reason. She accused her father of untrue things and said she wouldn’t ever speak to him because she needed to take care of her mental health first. She also cut ties with everyone in the family. This […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My parents got divorced six years ago. I am (24 years old) renting a house close to my work, and my mother (56 years old) lives with me. My dad (61 years old) lives in his house by himself, which is two hours away. I visit my dad once […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’ve never been comfortable with my gender but it has become more apparent in the last few years. Suffice to say, I don’t think I ever will be. And I may never marry.  What are the Islamic rules regarding people that genuinely might not fit in their gender and […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it a valid reason for parents to deny a marriage proposal because of cultural differences? If the person is religious, can provide, and has a good character. Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for looking at a suitor’s religion before anything else, as this […]