How can I approach a friend who’s expressed that they’re losing faith? Anonymous August 28, 2019 Faith What's the best way to approach a close friend who's expressed that they're losing their faith? Should you let them be, or is there anything you can say or do to help them out? If a friend reaches out to yo... Read More...
Why is drinking haram? MY Voice May 4, 2018 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...
What do I do if my parents want me to wear hijab but I don’t? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Faith 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’? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Faith 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 do so much haram – is there even any point in bothering to pray? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Faith 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? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Faith 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 want to read the English translation of the Quran but my parents won’t let me! MY Voice May 4, 2018 Faith 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...
How can I make changes that last through the year, not just during Ramadan? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Faith 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...
