I take on too many projects/goals, but when I cut down on them, I feel like I am not doing enough with my life. How do I find a balance without experiencing burnout? Omar Zia June 19, 2022 Lifestyle Of the elements that define a Muslim, “Sadaqa” or “Giving” is a cornerstone. We perform selfless acts of kindness and goodness while making a difference in the lives of others and enhancing our own lives. Sada... Read More...
How may we control anger? Omar Zia October 31, 2021 Lifestyle Thank you for the question; anger is an intense, emotional response to a provocation that is perceived as hurtful, harmful or a threat. Anger can also be a response to discomfort, uncooperative or dismissive s... Read More...
Is it okay for me to shut off the news outlets from my life and not be aware of the bad things happening in the world? Omar Zia September 19, 2021 Lifestyle In a world where we are constantly bombarded with "fragments of news" we can easily become overwhelmed by negativity, frustration and confusion. Television, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, Facebook - when does ... Read More...
Tips to avoid procrastination? Omar Zia September 12, 2021 Lifestyle The first step to tackling this issue is being aware of your time. When we go to school, we have a set schedule that tells us what time we have to be in certain classes, what time lunch occurs, and we become "... Read More...
I am starting university soon. Are there any tips for staying social, while also avoiding the temptations to do haram things? Omar Zia August 8, 2021 Lifestyle There is a lot of excitement in the air when young people enter their post-secondary pathway. A new sense of independence from parents, apprehensiveness about what they will do after graduation, a chance for a... Read More...
I am starting university and I am scared that I will change my mind about it. How do I make sure I am doing what I want long-term? Omar Zia July 27, 2021 Lifestyle Believe it or not, this is a good type of fear to have – the fear of not knowing motivates us to find out and ‘be in the know.’ All educational institutions, elementary and secondary schools, as well as univer... Read More...
Sometimes I feel like there are not enough hours in the day between my job, chores at home, class and homework. Can you suggest any tips and tricks to keep up? Anonymous May 23, 2021 Lifestyle Prioritization is the key to time management. You may not be able to do everything you WANT in one day and that means making hard choices about what you really need to do and what can wait. Making a list of yo... Read More...
Are Muslims allowed to donate organs? I have heard mixed opinions about this. Omar Zia March 20, 2021 Lifestyle For Muslims to be allowed or not allowed something, one must first understand the reasons under which a ruling is given. For something that was not an issue at the time of the Prophet (pbuh), scholars today ha... Read More...
How can I effectively deal with imposter syndrome? Omar Zia January 24, 2021 Lifestyle Imposter Syndrome is feeling your achievements are due to sheer luck, rather than your own talent or qualifications. This includes the unfound fear of being ‘exposed’ as a ‘fraud,’ experienced by politicians, ... Read More...
I find it hard to say “no” to people sometimes. How do I handle these situations without hurting the other person and without putting a bad impression on myself? Omar Zia September 20, 2020 Lifestyle Having a ‘Heart of Charity’ is part of the development of the Muslim identity. As such, we may find ourselves actively seeking out opportunities to have a positive impact in our communities and respective envi... Read More...
