Question: Prior to being Muslim, I was involved with a controlling Christian church.  Even after a year, I am still dealing with the mental health problems that I developed in the church.  I have difficulty trusting religious authorities, especially men, and mentioning certain religious topics that remind me of my past makes me feel tense […]

Question: My father screams, insults, and wakes my mother up to make him tea or cook food. He will not even do little things like clean up after himself, and he gets angry if she speaks up about it. My mother already cooks, cleans, and keeps everything ready. She already has health issues, and her […]

Question: Can I mix with my non-muslim friends? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. Rest assured that you have come to the right place. You can find reliable and authentic Islamic knowledge here, along with always-free courses, if you decide that you want to increase your knowledge. Gender Interaction Islam is eager to […]

Question:  What should I do if my husband refuses to have children? Answer: Thank you for your question. It truly is a crime that he prevents you from having children as it is one of the primary purposes of marriage. This should have been discussed optimally before marriage.   Communication Your husband obviously has a […]

Question: Is it acceptable in the eyes of Islam for a woman to work after becoming a mother? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I completely agree with you that a woman has limited time and energy, and she should fulfill her obligations first. There are primary considerations and secondary ones to look […]

Question:  How should I handle abusive parents? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I am very sorry for the stress that you are going through with your parents. Please know that a parent-child relationship should be based on mutual love, mutual respect, and mutual understanding. This is a much more effective parenting method […]

Question:  Is wearing the jilbab obligatory for younger women? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. Ma sha Allah, I am pleased to see that you are concerned about how to best dress yourself for the pleasure of Allah, and I pray that young women around you can follow suit. As you have mentioned, […]

Question: Should I keep praying fervently to marry someone, or should I stop because it has been a year and a half? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I pray that you can find the right man for you and that you place your hopes in what is right for you.   Be […]

Question: My husband of 14 years, and father of my three kids, has taken a second wife. This is something he was clear about before we married, and I had accepted it. I asked him to do it secretly. Four months ago, he told me that he married a woman. We now will be splitting […]

Question: My family situation is not very good. I am an only son of 27 years of age who is seeking marriage. I have alhamdulillah both parents who are nearing old age and two siblings who are dependent upon me because of their learning disabilities. Any potential brides are instantly rejecting me without even meeting […]

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Question: How should we raise our children following the sunna, for feeding in particular? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I am very pleased to see that you are concerned with teaching your child according to the religion of Allah and His Messenger, Allah bless him and grant him peace. May Allah give […]

Question:  My husband and I have been married for 16 years, and we have intimacy problems that he does not want to discuss. What should I do? He is just not interested in sex. He says I need to decide if I will let this one thing destroy our marriage. Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you […]

Question:  How can l get my husband more involved as a father? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. Having an involved father is crucial for a child’s development, self-esteem, stability, and security, although some, to this day, still do not realize it.   In Front of the Kids The first thing is first. Do not ask him […]

Question: Is our wudu valid if we pass gas during wudu, but not after completing it? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. If one passes gas while performing ritual purity (wudu) then one would have to re-start the wudu. The only exception to this would be a person in a state of chronic […]

Question: Why is marrying off a child halal just after they hit puberty? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I believe that there is no right answer to this question, and I know for a fact that many a young person is ready for marriage while many an older person is not.   […]

Question:  What should I do if my parents will not let me marry my brother-in-law’s brother? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are going through this frustration with your parents. It is heartbreaking, but I assure you that you will get through this, by the grace of Allah, […]

Question: Is it sinful to stay up late? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question.   Disobeying Parents When one wants to understand if one’s parents should be obeyed, it is good to learn when they do not need to be obeyed. Parents do not need to be obeyed when their demands are in […]

Question: I have received marriage proposals from men in the US and Canada, but I am not keen on moving to these countries as I have been brought up in a Muslim country and practice shar’i hijab. The common things in these countries such as open LGBTQ make me feel depressed to think of moving […]

Question: I slept for an hour after maghrib, and I had a strange dream as I usually do. I remember an intimate moment after waking up. I do not remember feeling anything. I was wearing patterned underwear so I could not make out any discharge. I checked myself and found normal vaginal wetness. So, I […]

Question: My aunt lives in her own apartment below ours. She has two sons and a husband who earns sufficient money, but as far as I know, she does not even pay her own taxes. My father pays all the taxes on the house. I feel like my father is being taken advantage of, and […]

Question: The only time my mother talks to me nicely is when I do housework. I do respect her and treat her well, and I help out around the house as the eldest daughter, caring for my siblings, and run errands for her, but never once have I felt that she was ever grateful or […]

Question:  I have a mattress that has urine on it from ten years ago. My mom has a habit when she washes her hand to rub them dry on her clothes, and then she sleeps on that mattress. This means that urine spread to her clothes. Then she touches everything. Does this mean that my […]

Question: Is calling off a nikah permissible after choosing a date due to discontentment and lack of love? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question.   Istikhara It is permissible to call off a nikah, anytime before the wedding, but feelings are very delicate at this time. Pray istikhara always before committing to this […]