What should I do when I am anxious, depressed, and unable to share anything with my family? Omar Zia March 6, 2022 Family Mental health and well-being are important parts of our lives, especially as we grow through our adolescence into adulthood. During the growth process, it is normal for several hormones to be in flux which may... Read More...
My parents don’t think I should go to prom but all my friends are going. What should I do? Omar Zia October 25, 2021 Family The question we should ask ourselves is what normally happens at a prom and how would we benefit from attending one? A prom involves music, dancing and intermingling with members of the opposite gender. It m... Read More...
As somebody who might be suffering from a mental disorder, how does one open up to their parents? Anonymous July 4, 2021 Family When someone is experiencing poor mental health, it is important to seek appropriate support. Part of this support is medical support, to confirm if there is a mental disorder developing and to address it acco... Read More...
My family is not supportive of my hijab/niqab, what can I do? Omar Zia March 14, 2021 Family There are several areas of conflict a person will experience with their parents. In general, these conflicts arise when there is a difference in values, beliefs, or moral code. These elements are important to ... Read More...
I don’t get along with my mom. What can I do? Omar Zia March 7, 2021 Family Getting along with our parents, in general, can be one of the most challenging phases in life. The first step is to remember that, as mentioned, it is just a phase. Parents need time to transition from being a... Read More...
When I first started wearing hijab, my parents were supportive and proud of my decision. Recently, however, they’ve started telling me to loosen it and let my hair show, saying how much better I look without it. How do I make my parents happy while also standing by my beliefs? Omar Zia November 15, 2020 Faith From an early age we are often taught to obey our parents and we develop a fear of disappointing them through disobedience. When a person becomes ‘of age’ the realization sets in that accountability is not to ... Read More...
When I first started wearing hijab, my parents were supportive and proud of my decision. Recently, however, they’ve started telling me to loosen it and let my hair show, saying how much better I look without it. How do I make my parents happy while also standing by my beliefs? Anonymous November 1, 2020 Family From an early age we are often taught to obey our parents and we develop a fear of disappointing them through disobedience. When a person becomes ‘of age’ the realization sets in that accountability is not to ... Read More...
I want to make my relationship with my parents better and stronger, as I feel that we have drifted apart. How do I go about doing that? Omar Zia August 16, 2020 Family Thank you for your question. First, it’s importantto understand that this is a normal part ofgrowing up. When we are young, our parents are the centre of our universe and we cling to themall the time. However,... Read More...
How do I tell my parents I don’t want to follow the path they’ve chosen for me? Omar Zia July 12, 2020 Family As Muslims, we are held to a higher standard through verses of the Qur'an which command humans to be kind and respesctful towards their parents, so long as their reasoning is just and fails within obedience to... Read More...
The Value of Parents in Islam Hanna Mohammed February 26, 2018 Food for Thought In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Our parents have been with us throughout most of our lives, teaching us and being mentors for us. In Islam, honouring and respecting one’s parents... Read More...
