Question: I am a divorcee, I have two boys that are 7 and 8 years old. The government gave custody to my ex-husband, as I was in a bad state financially and psychologically. They are being raised by his wife. She is a good Muslima, but it is heartbreaking for me. I do not understand. […]

Question: My in-laws are non-Muslim and insist that we celebrate Christmas with them in a non-religious way, with a meal and gift-giving. I have attended before in the interests of keeping family ties, but I have a baby and do not want to normalize this or be in an environment in which alcohol is present […]

Question: I am heart-broken by my husband. It has been 16 years of married life, but there is such a big communication gap. When we argue, I am always the first one to talk about it and patch it up. My husband does not ever try to solve issues. He will not talk to me […]

Question: I have been wondering if it is permissible to toss out food that my family could not finish into our yard for animals to come and finish. We do not want to completely waste food and sometimes miscalculate servings and end up with more. Sometimes certain meats or items spoil quickly, so we end […]

Question:  In Islam, we are encouraged to forgive those who have wronged us. However, as humans, what if we still feel resentful towards those who have wronged you or your family multiple times. Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. There is no question that this dunya (this world) is not perfect and that […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad  Question My brother used to work as a pornstar but now he has repented and left pornography. However, his videos are all over the internet and he cannot remove them. Will it be counted as a sin for him whenever someone watches his film after he repented or not? Also, […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My question is regarding parenting and children. I am a 21-year-old female and the eldest of my siblings. For as long as I can remember, I have always tried my best to please my parents, especially my mother, but all my efforts go to waste. My mother constantly yells […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad  Question I often get angry and become ungrateful as to why Allah gave me guidance right now. Then I realize later what I have done and repent. It is too much for me to bear as I suffer from OCD and really bad demonic habits. I lack sleep, etc. Alhamdulillah, […]

Question: Is it sinful to post or share a picture publicly that includes a woman’s hair? I’m a woman, so I understand that the hair of other women is not ‘awrah for me, but it is `awrah for men such a  picture. Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. You have hit the nail […]

Question:  I fell in true love with another man despite being married. Can you help me out, please? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I sympathize with your pain and frustration. You have truly gotten yourself into an emotional mess, and I pray that you can soon find your way out.   Gender […]

Question: I am 15 years old, and I want to know what Islam says about homosexuality. I know that it is haram, but I do not know how I am supposed to treat someone who commits the sin or supports it. What am I supposed to say to them? People here say that a) It […]

Question: My husband of six years has finally told me that he does not want to ever have children. I have always wanted children, and he began saying he needed a few years and now has said he does not want children at all. He says he feels guilty for not fulfilling my rights, however, […]

Question: Afghanistan being a Muslim country has been under Muslim rule for 13 centuries, and the ancient relics of Bamiyan Buddhas were desecrated by the Taliban government, even though Muslim places of worship are respected in Buddhist countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Thailand. Is the Taliban’s action against Bamiyan Buddha, which is a sacred […]

Question: I have no strength left in me. There is a guy at work that I am in love with. He is with someone else and it is getting so hard for me trying to get over him. I make dua for him like a woman would for a man’s well-being. I feel so stupid […]

Question: Is it permissible to re-pray the Sunrise Prayer because you felt as if it is not good enough (attention wise)? Also if I were to pray my Duha, and then think of my Sunrise Prayer after, is it permissible to pray it still? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I commend you […]

Question: I have a friend who asked me this: “Unfortunately from the last few years, he has been sexting. Now he wants to know that if he used obscene sexual words during his sexting, does this kind of typing makes his cell phone impure? I am not referring to physical impurity, only if typing these […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I recently did the istikhara prayer for marriage. We are both currently studying and want to go about things the right way. Alhamdullilah, we both are trying to take the right means by getting parents involved and resolving future considerations, but he has 2-3 years left before he can […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a teen, and I started wearing jilbab and khimar. But some strict sisters told me that my hijab is incomplete because I do not cover my face. I believe the niqab is a recommended sunnah. Then she told me that I have to wear it because of […]

Question:  I am really in love with a kind-hearted, pious gentleman whom my parents are not accepting. His parents are divorced and remarried to other partners, and he is not wealthy. What should I do? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are going through this pain and frustration […]

Question: I am a 31-year-old male. I have no job or money to my name, and I am single. I continually feel despair, worry, and pressure that I have no prospects in life. I worry that for me to get married I must be financially stable, but with no job and no savings, this seems […]

Question: I am in a difficult situation, and I need help. I am in love with somebody from another culture. We have no problem with it, nor do his parents, but my parents do not accept him because of it. They have a common language, but they refuse to meet him even once because of […]

Question: Is a woman obligated to cook for the household? If yes, why? In today’s society, women are getting jobs, but they are still required to cook for everyone. I wanted to know if this is just a cultural norm. Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you for your important question. I understand that it is frustrating […]

Question: I have always wanted to wear hijab but my parents do not want me to. When I bring it up to them they tell me that I am being too extreme and that the environment we live in is too dangerous. My father tells me that I should just wear a nice hat but […]

Question: I’m a convert and non-binary Muslim. Many Muslims are very anti-LGBT. I’m not really looking for an answer, just reassurance. I’ve felt for years that I can’t be a Muslim because of my LGBT identity; even now that I accept Islam, I’m nervous about facing rejection from other Muslims. I’ve prayed and felt Allah’s […]