Faith

Why is drinking haram? Alcohol and prayer do not mix. Anyone who drinks alcohol cannot pray for a month, unless he or she repents. Liquor clouds the intellect. Khamr also describes how alcohol consumption make... Read More...

I don't wear hijab, but my parents really want me to. I don't feel like I'm ready. What do I do? We must remember that hijab is not just an outer act of devotion, but also a reflection of an inner conviction. ... Read More...

Is wearing a hijab actually a 'must'? hiˈjäb/: a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women. We derive our ‘must dos’ in Islam by what Allah commanded in the Quran or what the Prophet (PBUH) told us ... Read More...

I find myself sinning a lot (partying, dating) but I still want to have a relationship with God - is this hypocritical? I already do so much haram, so is there even any point in bothering to pray? Sinning is s... Read More...

Why don’t men have to wear the hijab? First, the hijab must not be viewed as a punishment or as an added responsibility for women.  Rather, the hijab should be looked upon as a blessing for women.  It is throu... Read More...

I am about 3/4 finished the Quran, but I don’t understand Arabic and I am not allowed to read the English translation. How do I convince my parents to let me read the English translation so I can understand wha... Read More...

I always end up becoming more religious during Ramadan, but then after the month is over, I’m back where I started. How can I make changes that last through the year? Ramadan has become a bit ritualistic for m... Read More...