In today’s world, how can we deal with gender interactions, while avoiding getting into haram relationships? Omar Zia November 7, 2021 Gender Interactions Attraction between genders is normal and acceptable, as this is the general nature of human beings and other species. It may also be considered a necessary part of species survival and propagation. There are, ... Read More...
Can boys and girls be friends? Anonymous October 2, 2021 Gender Interactions In our society, interaction between genders is commonplace – whether it is at school, at the grocery store, at the mall, at the workplace and even in our extended families and family friends. This question of... Read More...
As a female, is singing and dancing haraam if you are among a group of girls? Anonymous May 16, 2021 Gender Interactions Islam does not enforce restrictions on dancing and singing because they are negative in and of themselves. Instead, Islam enforces restrictions to protect men and women from breaches in modesty and dignity. Al... Read More...
My Muslim friend mostly talks about relationships and because of that it has got me thinking about relationships. Omar Zia April 12, 2021 Gender Interactions Assalam alaikum, First of all one has to decide what level of Islam they want to follow. Just like we decide at school if we want to be 'A' students, 'C' or 'F' students. With each type of grade average, yo... Read More...
Are selfies still prohibited if they’re only exposed to the same gender? (ex. females to females) Omar Zia April 4, 2021 Gender Interactions Selfies are not prohibited. There are differences of opinion on photography in general but if you are careful with your pictures and make sure there is no way someone else can have them and show them to a non-... Read More...
I have a crush on a boy who is not Muslim. What do I do? Omar Zia March 28, 2021 Gender Interactions Your question made me smile. Well, having ‘feelings’ for anyone is not something in your control. Whether that person is a Muslim or not. Therefore the feelings are not wrong. What you do with them is another ... Read More...
How should I act if I have to work after school with the opposite gender for a project? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Gender Interactions How should I act if I have to work after school with the opposite gender for a project? In today’s society, interacting and working with the opposite gender is something we all have to deal with. It’s the way ... Read More...
How can I maintain distance with the opposite sex without being rude? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Gender Interactions I go to work where interaction with the opposite sex is unavoidable. Everyone is super friendly, and I don’t know how to place boundaries so that I can maintain a distance without being rude. Any tips? Interac... Read More...
