Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad  Question I have done some bad things two weeks ago, and I need to make tawba. I keep trying, but I feel insincere or that my remorse would disappear. I feel like my heart is blocked. My heart doesn’t listen to me because it is hardened. How can I feel […]

Chatting on a Muslim matrimonial website Question: I have been trying to get married so I made an account on Muzmatch (Muslim Matrimonial app). The conversations there can be chaperoned if one of the participants chooses by adding the chaperone’s email into the app. They can read all of the messages sent back and forth […]

Question: After marriage, I learned that my husband is a weed addict and does not practice the deen. My question is that how to bear with him and handle this Islamically? I also fear that I am harsh to him when we fight which might anger Allah. Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank you sister for your question. […]

Question: Suddenly I got thinking that I will die tomorrow and I can’t stop crying. I prayed two Rakats, but I only fell asleep after hearing a dua and a surah. Today I feel the same and I’m confused whether it is from Allah or the Shaytan. Answer: Assalamu alaykum Sister, Thank you for your […]

  Question: What is the ruling on wearing vintage clothing? If the clothing was worn by an unbeliever who committed bad actions, will the clothing have negative energy that can affect the one wearing it? Answer: Assalamu alaykum sister, It is permissible for you to wear vintage clothing, as there is no certainty about whether it […]

Question: Before repenting, I lived a life where it was encouraged to talk about your sins openly. After reading some articles, I now know that sins should be kept between me and Allah, which I have done since then. Will I be forgiven for this sin as I had no knowledge of it even being […]

Question: Every day I get many thoughts during my prayer and I fear that I will laugh due to my thoughts. Then I pray it again but every prayer I pray in stress without the presence of heart. How can I fix this? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, thank you for your question. Losing focus during the […]

Question: Is it obligatory or recommended in Shafi’i school to warn one’s wife when the husband returns home or is he allowed to return unexpectedly? I ask you the question in the case of returning from a long trip or of a short absence of a few hours. Is it the same rules for men […]

Question: My mom has an illogical and weird approach toward things, and often uses bad abusive language with me. I’m trying my best to hold on with her but I don’t know how long I can. I’m having mental breakdowns, now. It would be great if you could quote any dua about this matter. Answer: Assalamu […]

  Question: I am converted and recently found a person I want to complete my deen with. We both agree to marry and I am very sure. What I fear is my parents because they are non-Muslim and in this case, I wonder… how much of their wishes should I obey as I have a […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question When my grandma was at home, I used to transfer credit from her phone to mine without telling her. Also, I used my sisters’ stuff, like her creams without asking her and never told her about it. How should I absolve myself? Answer “The Messenger of Allah said, ‘The […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have a question regarding getting to know a potential spouse. Is it permissible to meet him in a public place without a third person? I want to do it correctly when meeting the potential spouse. Answer Thank you for your important question. There is a fine line between […]

Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle as quoted by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have come across a girl who has an Islamic and simple mindset who does not thrive off materialism. Marrying her would be for her iman and to follow the sunna of our beloved Prophet. My dilemma is that others perceive me as […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I had a baby five months ago. I had this outburst of fear because someone recently committed suicide and that had stayed with me. I am having thoughts of doing something similar. This overthinking leads me to doubt my faith and trust in Allah. I don’t understand my problem. […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is one allowed to chat with a potential spouse for the purpose of getting to know each other (to consider the other for marriage)? In some conservative cultures meeting in person (in the presence of a mahram of the girl) is not considered proper or even permissible. Answer Thank […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it OK for me to masturbate to avoid having sex due to my high sexual urge? Answer Thank you for your honest question. It is not permissible for you to masturbate in order to avoid fornication. The effect is counter-productive. Masturbation causes one to desire the action more […]

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. “Let there be a group among you who call (others) to goodness, encourage what is good, and forbid what is evil—it is they who will be successful.” [Quran, 36:55-58] Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “By the One in Whose hand is […]