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...
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...
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...
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...
What do you say to someone who is ranting to you about a topic that you do not fully agree with? Omar Zia July 11, 2021 Friends This would depend the context of the conversation. Is this a friend who just needs to vent their feelings? If so, listen attentively and be present for your friend. Or is this a classmate who is involved in de... 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...
With images of scantly clad women surrounding us at malls, on tv or even on bus shelters, how can we lower our gaze and protect our modesty? Omar Zia May 2, 2021 Faith This is a huge challenge for Muslims living in Canada and other countries. Like any challenge, this is Allah SWT testing us. Try your best to avoid these places with lots of these images to make things easier ... Read More...
If my parents don’t approve with my selection in terms of career choice even though it is in a permissible field, is it forbidden to disobey them in this matter? Omar Zia April 25, 2021 Family We should always strive to show our mother and father the most respect possible and heed to their opinions as much as we can. Although your parents cannot designate something halal as haram for you, you must b... Read More...
