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Ustadha Shazia Ahmad

August 3, 2022 1 min

Can I Study a Madhhab Which Is Different from the One I Practice?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I wish to pursue academic studies in Islam; however, because of many factors, I cannot attend classes physically and have to study online. I follow the Shafi’i madhhab, and many online Islamic studies institutions teach either the Hanafi or Hanbali madhhab. Can I study these other madhhabs while adhering […]
August 2, 2022 2 mins

Do I Have to Reperform My Make-Up Prayers Because of Two Words?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have about four years of qadas left to pray, but it is proving extremely difficult for me to pray them due to not finding enough time in my day as I am a college student. How can I make qadas easier for me? Initially, I had six years […]
August 2, 2022 3 mins

Should I Give Custody Rights to My Illegitimate Son’s Atheist Father?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I reverted when I was 17 with little knowledge of Islam and unfortunately did not practice. I found myself pregnant at 20, and alhamdulillah, Allah guided me to commit to my faith. I renewed my shahada and have been fully practicing ever since and am married now to a […]
August 2, 2022 3 mins

How Do I Know I Am Ready for Marriage?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a young woman, open to the prospect of marriage. I’ve read many articles, but how do I know when I am ready for marriage? I know it requires honest reflection, but marriage is not something anyone can ever be fully prepared for because of the nature of […]
August 2, 2022 2 mins

Can We Be Friends with the Opposite Gender?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m a 17-year-old boy. A year ago, I was introduced to these two girls during a camp conducted by our school. With time we became good friends. Our friendship is almost unbreakable. Recently, I learned that friendship between males and females is prohibited in Islam to some extent. I […]
August 2, 2022 3 mins

Should I Refuse Suitors from Abroad So That I Can Be Near My Parents?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am in my 30’s and unmarried; I am looking for a spouse but have been put off by prospective partners who are not local as I do not want to leave my parents alone. Should I prioritize getting married even if this means moving out further afield, or […]
August 1, 2022 3 mins

Do I Have Sufficient Accommodation in my In-Laws’ Home?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My mother-in-law seems to be never happy with me. I try my best to contribute to the house and ensure she’s well and happy. However, she still criticizes me by pointing out things I failed to do. I’m a human being. I try so hard to do good for […]
August 1, 2022 2 mins

Is It Harmful to Play Music to a Baby?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Our friends and families noticed that our 15-month-old baby boy enjoys nasheeds. I play them for him and he’ll enjoy it and start dancing to them. So upon noticing that, our relatives started playing different types of music (nothing extreme or inappropriate) just for his reaction and to have […]
August 1, 2022 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Leave My Emotionally Abusive Home?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am 21 years of age and my whole life, I have suffered emotional trauma and abuse from my parents. They have forced me to leave my career aspiration and forced me to take a healthcare degree which I am almost finishing and dread every day. I have recently […]
August 1, 2022 2 mins

How Can We Stop a Mother from Committing the Sin of Zina?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question A friend of mine is incredibly depressed because her mother is sleeping with another man and cheating on my friend’s father. How can her mother be stopped from Zina? Answer I empathize with your friend’s plight. She must be deeply disturbed, disappointed, and feeling betrayed by her mother. This […]
July 31, 2022 3 mins

How to Resolve the Crisis of a Joint Family?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have been married for nine years and have three kids. I am the only son, and I had a tough time convincing my wife to let my parents live with us. What hurts me is that she keeps blaming my mother and my sister for living a life […]
July 31, 2022 2 mins

How to Deal with an Abusive Husband?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have been asked for advice from my Syrian refugee friend who came to Australia. She lived in poverty as a Quran teacher until she married an Egyptian migrant two years ago. He constantly abuses her emotionally, swearing and cursing at her from morning until night, and tells her […]
July 31, 2022 1 min

Can We Play Video Games Online with the Opposite Gender?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to play video games online with non-mahram girls if we do not chat with them but only play with them? Answer Thank you for your question. The full ruling for playing video games is in the link; please read it carefully: Is It Haram to Play […]
July 31, 2022 2 mins

Can a Muslim Woman Wax My Private Parts?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can one go to a Muslim woman to have her whole body waxed? Is the private area included? If this woman is trustworthy and there is no risk of her telling anyone about it or mocking women, then is this permissible? Which area of the body is permitted for […]
July 31, 2022 2 mins

What Is the Ruling on Divorce If the Husband Apostatizes?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a Muslim revert, married, with a baby of 3 months. When I met my husband, he was not Muslim, and I told him I could not marry a non-Muslim. He researched Islam and converted. We even wrote a 10-page marriage contract, emphasizing that our marriage is based […]
July 31, 2022 1 min

Can I Date Someone Who Is Accused of Murder?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I want to date a man who has been accused but not convicted of murder. Is this a sin? Answer Thank you for your question. I don’t recommend doing this because dating is impermissible in Islam. If you want to marry this man, it is not sinful to consider […]
July 31, 2022 1 min

Is Reaching an Orgasm Without the Use of Hands Considered Masturbation?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If a woman has an orgasm without penetration or using her hand, is it considered masturbation? Answer May Allah reward you for asking for clarification about this rampant and destructive habit. You have not specified in your question how the orgasm is reached. Don’t hesitate to follow up with […]
July 30, 2022 4 mins

How Can I Deal with My Father Who Degrades and Abuses Me?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I can’t live with my father for my own good. He is abusive both mentally and physically. There is no sort of love between us. It’s like I’m a burden on him because I can’t do anything. He doesn’t treat me like his son, but like a slave who […]
July 30, 2022 3 mins

How Can I Find Time to Worship with My Many Worldly Responsibilities?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I spend most of my time serving my parents and siblings, either by cooking, helping my mom with house chores, helping my dad in his business, looking after my siblings, serving guests, and doing other things. I find the time I spend with Allah to be too little because […]
July 27, 2022 1 min

Should I Repent for Something If I Didn’t Know It Was Sinful?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Sometimes I do something and feel like it might have been a sin; however, I cannot find answers and just do general repentance for it. Is this correct, or should I ignore these doubts? Answer Thank you for your question. The issue you face is very common, and your […]
July 27, 2022 2 mins

How Should I Wipe My Head during Wudu With a Headband?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a female who wears a headband while doing wudu. How should I wipe my head in that condition? Answer This integral of ablution (wudu) is discussed in the Reliance of the Traveller. It says: “Then one wipes the head with wet hands, beginning at the front of […]
July 27, 2022 3 mins

What to Do If My Father Disagree with My Choice for Marriage?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My father has disagreed with my union with someone I want to be with. His reasons are: His late father and my father were bitter enemies We are not from the same place He thinks his educational degree is not a match for mine His mother is divorced He […]
July 27, 2022 3 mins

How to Understand the Nullifiers of Wudu and Fast Due to Illness?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question When I was a small kid, I frequently did water-based masturbation (using a very high-pressure bidet spray). I stopped soon after puberty. After five years, I decided to visit a doctor, and she wrote that I had ‘vaginal and vulval candidiasis’ without running any tests. She prescribed medication, and […]
July 27, 2022 2 mins

Can We Marry Secretly without Informing Our Parents?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My girlfriend and I love each other, and we are very weak for each other. We don’t want to sin, so we want to get married. But if we tell our parents, they will not allow us for our young age. Can we get married without telling them? Answer […]