What is the best way to put someone in their place when they make a hurtful comment about you without being disrespectful or hurting their feelings? Omar Zia September 27, 2020 Friends The central theme in the Qur’an and, indeed, in the life of a Muslim revolves around two phrases “Enjoin all that is good on yourself and your environment” and “Work against all that is wrong in yourself and i... 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...
If you feel like your peer is battling a mental illness, how do you approach it without making them feel uncomfortable? Omar Zia August 30, 2020 Friends To begin, thank you for being a good friend. Though many institutions and media outlets are doing their best to normalize mental health and mental illness, the negative stigma around these issues still remain.... Read More...
What is your advice to Muslims suffering from mental health issues? Does it mean we are bad Muslims? Omar Zia August 23, 2020 Faith Thank you for your question. We are living in a time where our global society is becoming more aware and more accepting of the fact that stress is a reality of life and maintaining our mental health and well-b... 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 explain to my family members that it’s not Islamically okay to be racist? Omar Zia August 9, 2020 Family Thank you for your question. When having a conversation with anyone about racism, it’simportant to begin by defining terms so that a person can recognize their behaviour within thegiven definition. For example... Read More...
How do I find my passion in life? Omar Zia July 19, 2020 Lifestyle Igniting passion in one’s life boils down to honing the desire to accomplish a feat in one’s life. There aresix general areas for growth to look at: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creativity, Emotional, and S... 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...
