Can we make Dua for non-Muslims who have died? Omar Zia May 29, 2022 Faith Du’a, or supplicating to Allah, creates a link between the believer and Creator without any intermediary, and provides hope, peace, and tranquillity. The believer earns the Mercy of the Creator and can maintai... Read More...
How do we approach Artificial Intelligence (AI) from an Islamic lens? Is it wrong to create technologies that replicate God’s creations? Omar Zia May 23, 2022 Faith Seeking knowledge is a principle that governs Islam. This is evident through numerous ahadith, such as, “Seeking knowledge is a duty upon every Muslim and Muslimah.” The first word revealed to our Prophet (PBU... Read More...
I end up missing my Dhuhr prayer while at school. I find it tiresome to do wudu in the bathroom. What can I do? Omar Zia May 8, 2022 Faith Praying on time, as I am sure you realize, is very important, especially when the means are available. First of all I am sure you are not lacking a prayer space, as school staff in Canadian public schools are ... Read More...
All my friends are non-Muslim, so I feel awkward having to leave them to pray when I am hanging out with them. Omar Zia April 10, 2022 Faith All my friends are non-Muslim, so I feel awkward having to leave them to pray when I am hanging out with them and I often miss prayers. They ask me questions about Islam and I don't know how to answer. How do ... Read More...
Is it considered wrong to read the translation of the Holy Quran and to interpret it on your own without the help of a scholar? Omar Zia April 3, 2022 Faith There are verses that are clear in their meaning and some that are open to interpretation. It is recommended that you read the translation and understand the Quran – try to find a copy that has interpretation ... Read More...
If you make a really bad mistake and it keeps you up at night out of guilt because you feel Allah is mad at you, how can you learn to forgive yourself? Omar Zia August 30, 2021 Faith Carrying around this kind of guilt can be a source of grief, anxiety, and feelings of unworthiness. So, how does one overcome these feelings to forgive themselves and move one with life? By first and foremost ... Read More...
How can we handle situations of Islamophobia if we ever face them? Omar Zia July 18, 2021 Faith Racism and Islamophobia has been an unfortunate part of society since time immemorial. Islamophobia itself has existed since the time of our beloved Prophet (Peace be Upon him). Our first question might ... Read More...
How do we let people know the beauty and the truth of Islam? Anonymous June 20, 2021 Faith We live in a time where faith and faith-based identities are often shunned or purposefully misrepresented through a wide variety of media and people with positional power. Rather than allowing for this to be a... Read More...
The truth is that every time I here about a “terrorist” attack I’m at the edge of my seat, dreading that the accused is not Muslim. What can I do to dispel these stigmas and grow stronger in my deen? Anonymous May 30, 2021 Faith You are not alone; lots of other people in our Ummah feel the same way. It shows that you are attached to our community and are concerned with anything that may damage its reputation. Try to take some time to ... Read More...
Is there a defined role within the current model of our mosques and organizations for women to take on a leadership role? Omar Zia May 9, 2021 Faith Not within our current model in this county, but you might be interested in looking at the women-led mosques of China and the leadership roles played by the Mothers of Islam to get an idea of what great things... Read More...
