Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As an asexual individual, I struggle to discern if my discharge or gaze is sexual or lustful, as I am unfamiliar with the sensation of desire. This confusion impacts my behavior, such as when to lower my gaze, and has led to misunderstandings with mahrams, who feel ignored and […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a non-binary Muslim engaged to a non-believer, I’m conflicted about marrying them given my renewed commitment to Islam. Can I reconcile this relationship with my faith, considering my partner’s reluctance to convert? Answer Thank you for your question. I feel I don’t have enough details to answer your […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question At the end of my menstrual period, I noticed a discharge that looked infected, and I was experiencing irritation. Should this be considered part of my period, preventing me from performing ghusl and praying, or should it be seen as an infection? Additionally, after performing ghusl when I believe […]

Running a business in accordance with Islamic principles is a fundamental concern for Muslims in the modern world. This is the fourth in a series of articles from Running a Business Islamically. Historically, Muslim women, such as our mother Khadija, while upholding modesty, prioritizing family, children, etc, engaged in trade. They engaged in economic activity which […]