When I first started wearing hijab, my parents were supportive and proud of my decision. Recently, however, they’ve started telling me to loosen it and let my hair show, saying how much better I look without it. How do I make my parents happy while also standing by my beliefs? Omar Zia November 15, 2020 Faith From an early age we are often taught to obey our parents and we develop a fear of disappointing them through disobedience. When a person becomes ‘of age’ the realization sets in that accountability is not to ... Read More...
How do I find the courage to ask my teacher to leave class to read Dhuhr during school in winter? Omar Zia November 8, 2020 Faith The Human Rights Commission of Ontario states, under its Policy on creed and the accommodation of religious observances, that “Under the Code, employers, unions, housing providers and service providers have a ... Read More...
How do you deal with abusive Muslim leaders who misuse their power in boards, masjids, workplaces, etc.? Anonymous October 25, 2020 Faith There’s an expression, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Meaning that when people are put into a position of responsibility there is a tendency to take an authoritative stance which may... 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...
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...
