Are we allowed to colour our hair in different shades? Omar Zia April 18, 2021 Faith There isn't such a simple answer to this question, but we do know for sure that the Prophet PBUH used to use a leaf-based dye (henna) to colour his beard when he started getting white hairs. It seems from the ... Read More...
My Muslim friend mostly talks about relationships and because of that it has got me thinking about relationships. Omar Zia April 12, 2021 Gender Interactions Assalam alaikum, First of all one has to decide what level of Islam they want to follow. Just like we decide at school if we want to be 'A' students, 'C' or 'F' students. With each type of grade average, yo... Read More...
Are selfies still prohibited if they’re only exposed to the same gender? (ex. females to females) Omar Zia April 4, 2021 Gender Interactions Selfies are not prohibited. There are differences of opinion on photography in general but if you are careful with your pictures and make sure there is no way someone else can have them and show them to a non-... Read More...
I have a crush on a boy who is not Muslim. What do I do? Omar Zia March 28, 2021 Gender Interactions Your question made me smile. Well, having ‘feelings’ for anyone is not something in your control. Whether that person is a Muslim or not. Therefore the feelings are not wrong. What you do with them is another ... 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...
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...
How can I make the most of Ramadan while I am on my period? Omar Zia February 28, 2021 Faith The question is: what can you not do while on your period? The answer is: prayer and fasting, only. For everything else, the sky is the limit! So you can still recite Qur’an and you can still make du’a to your... Read More...
I am considering not going to prom, but I feel like I will be missing out on this important experience. What should I do? Omar Zia February 21, 2021 Friends Prom is one of those nights where it seems like the whole world is out enjoying and you are the only one missing out. In reality, prom comes with a whole list of pressures – what to wear, how to style your hai... 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...
