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MY Voice is a non-profit, youth-run organization that strives to empower youth by providing them with opportunities to exercise their creativity through a positive media platform
Just Ask - Gender Interactions
April 24, 2022
Is it haram to be in gym class with the opposite gender?
First of all we need to determine what haram is: “Haram” in Islam is something that is forbidden, it is a very strong word. Everything is actually “Halal” (permissible) unless […]
April 17, 2022
I am a Muslim girl and would like to start going to the gym and exercising. How can I stay fit while still acting within Islamic measures?
Historically women in Islam fought along their male companions in battles and led just as active a lifestyle as the men in their societies. Going to the gym and exercising […]
November 7, 2021
In today’s world, how can we deal with gender interactions, while avoiding getting into haram relationships?
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 […]
October 2, 2021
Can boys and girls be friends?
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 […]
May 16, 2021
As a female, is singing and dancing haraam if you are among a group of girls?
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 […]
April 12, 2021
My Muslim friend mostly talks about relationships and because of that it has got me thinking about relationships.
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, […]
April 4, 2021
Are selfies still prohibited if they’re only exposed to the same gender? (ex. females to females)
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 […]
March 28, 2021
I have a crush on a boy who is not Muslim. What do I do?
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. […]
May 4, 2018
How should I act if I have to work after school with the opposite gender for a project?
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 […]
May 4, 2018
How can I maintain distance with the opposite sex without being rude?
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 […]