Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question There is currently no cure for stretch marks. I have stretch marks due to being overweight on my child. Can I pray that Allah removes them automatically without any human intervention/treatment because, technically, none exists? In a perfect world, I want my entire body to be stretch mark free, […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question It is reported that Zainab (may Allah be pleased with her) was married to the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) adopted son, Zaid (may Allah be pleased with him). Zaid eventually divorced her, with one issue being how she spoke to him. The Prophet (Allah bless […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My dream is to become a scholar, I am ready to do whatever it takes, but I am 22 years old from India. I want to start Islamic studies from the basics but I also need secular education. Where can I study? Please give me a solution. I want […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am learning Quran from a new teacher, and alhamdulillah, I am progressing with the memorization. However, this teacher does not respect me much. Sometimes he asks me questions about my life, and if I don’t want to answer or if I give him a vague answer, he becomes […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have a really serious question that has bothered me for years. I am currently studying at university, but I lack motivation, although this is what I want to do.  I know that Islam is the true and only religion. I know that Allah and his Messenger are the […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to recite the Quran without covering some part of the ‘awra, such as not putting on a shirt for a man? Answer Thank you for your question. Although it is permissible, it is praiseworthy to avoid this manner of dressing. Imam Muhammad ibn Ahmad Qurtubi says […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m of Middle Eastern descent and currently living in Quebec, a very Islamophobic province of Canada. Before I was a Muslim, the people in high school treated me like a terrorist and did horrible stuff just because I spoke Arabic. I think they’ll insult and attack me more now […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I recently bought a house and chose a new job after making istikhara, believing Allah guided me. But at the same time, I know I made that decision myself, so it is difficult to see it as a result of the istikhara from Allah. I regret the choice of […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question In Ramadan, I was in a state of impurity at night, and I delayed the ghusl. I missed the time for Fajr, and I made it up when I got out of bed. Is my fast still valid? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What is the Islamic point of view on earthquakes? What should be our attitude towards the populations who have suffered earthquakes? Should we blame the people who got hurt or help them? Some say that we should not help those who have suffered in natural disasters because they suffer […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m a 30-year-old man. I know my success depends on my effort, decisions, and God’s Will. I am weak, and it’s hard for me to make good decisions in my life. My family believes I am useless; I suffer from OCD and depression. My life is ruined. My family […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I wanted to learn about different sex positions to try with my wife. There is a website online that depicts various sex positions with stick figures. I understand that looking at the ’awra is haram, but is it allowed to look at these stick figure depictions to learn new […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Before Ramadan started, I intended to make the most of the month, so I started reading the Quran more regularly and doing dhikr and voluntary fasts. However, we are nearly halfway through the month, and I waste most of my day sleeping. I feel exhausted and want to be […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Over the last few years, I have started many Quran khatams in different mushafs, but I keep forgetting exactly where I am in each khatam because I don’t always keep a bookmark. I don’t know where I am for each khatam, and I don’t know how many I even […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Unfortunately, I used to masturbate, not knowing that this would break my fast and require a bath before praying. I have now repented. However, I do not know how many fasts I broke. I can only remember doing the act while fasting twice, but I am pretty sure I […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What takes precedence in a wife’s duty to her husband when it comes to acts of `ibadah (worship) like reading the Quran or praying the nafl prayer, tahajjud, or doing dhikr compared to marital relations? In Ramadan, the little time for potential`ibadah clashes with the time for intimacy (the […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I recently washed my clothes and found after washing that one of my shirts had about four or five cat hairs on it. This shirt has been washed multiple times before, and I haven’t gone near my cats in a while (after finding out that cat hair is najasa), […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am prone to waswasa. Knowing this, when I had doubts about whether I had wiped a body part properly and could not see any evidence one way or another, I splashed extra water on it so that I would not be able to investigate more. Then I’d assume […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question During Ramadan, I usually wear AirPods in my ears. Recently my mother has made me aware that cleaning your ears could break your fast. Is this principle the same with AirPods or would my fast be valid? Answer Thank you for your question. My teacher, Shaykh Jamir Meah, answered […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question A Muslim guy approached me a few months ago, and we got to know each other, which led us to want to get married. We told our families, except for my dad, because we all agreed to tell him when I turn 18 in two years so we can […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My wife never desires intimacy, and I have done everything she desires to encourage her to be sweet with me when we are ready to be intimate. When I want to be intimate with her, the following happens most of the time. She says she thinks she is having […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I know someone who is being abused by her parents. We live in a Muslim country; there are no relatives or shelters she can turn to. She’s a good religious girl but suffers from depression and anxiety due to the abuse. She has a chronic health condition but can […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My close friend’s mother passed away recently, and I donated some money to the local masjid as sadaqah jariyah (an ongoing charity) on her behalf. I read somewhere that if I plan to donate money on behalf of a person, I should inform a family member of the deceased, […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What does Islam say about child labor and education as a right for children? I ask for people who put their young children to work instead of school if you could give me primary text evidence. Answer Islam does not condone any kind of child labor and encourages education […]