I am starting university and I am scared that I will change my mind about it. How do I make sure I am doing what I want long-term? Omar Zia July 27, 2021 Lifestyle Believe it or not, this is a good type of fear to have – the fear of not knowing motivates us to find out and ‘be in the know.’ All educational institutions, elementary and secondary schools, as well as univer... Read More...
Sometimes I feel like there are not enough hours in the day between my job, chores at home, class and homework. Can you suggest any tips and tricks to keep up? Anonymous May 23, 2021 Lifestyle Prioritization is the key to time management. You may not be able to do everything you WANT in one day and that means making hard choices about what you really need to do and what can wait. Making a list of yo... Read More...
Are Muslims allowed to donate organs? I have heard mixed opinions about this. Omar Zia March 20, 2021 Lifestyle For Muslims to be allowed or not allowed something, one must first understand the reasons under which a ruling is given. For something that was not an issue at the time of the Prophet (pbuh), scholars today ha... Read More...
How can I effectively deal with imposter syndrome? Omar Zia January 24, 2021 Lifestyle Imposter Syndrome is feeling your achievements are due to sheer luck, rather than your own talent or qualifications. This includes the unfound fear of being ‘exposed’ as a ‘fraud,’ experienced by politicians, ... Read More...
I find it hard to say “no” to people sometimes. How do I handle these situations without hurting the other person and without putting a bad impression on myself? Omar Zia September 20, 2020 Lifestyle Having a ‘Heart of Charity’ is part of the development of the Muslim identity. As such, we may find ourselves actively seeking out opportunities to have a positive impact in our communities and respective envi... Read More...
How do I find my passion in life? Omar Zia July 19, 2020 Lifestyle Igniting passion in one’s life boils down to honing the desire to accomplish a feat in one’s life. There aresix general areas for growth to look at: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creativity, Emotional, and S... Read More...
How do I effectively manage school, chores, homework, annnnd work? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Lifestyle Sometimes I feel like there are not enough hours in the day between my job, chores at home, class and homework. Can you suggest any tips and tricks to keep up? Prioritization is the key to time management. You... Read More...
As a female, is singing and dancing haraam if you are among a group of girls? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Lifestyle 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 ... Read More...
Shouldn’t we live everyday like it’s our last because we never know when we will die? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Lifestyle Shouldn’t we live everyday like it’s our last because we never know when we will die? What a deep question this is, but a very important one. I am sure we all have witnessed or heard of people dying at all age... Read More...
What’s the best way to quit a bad habit? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Lifestyle When trying to quit a habit like smoking or other addictions, is it better to slowly wean off of it or go cold turkey and stop completely and let go? Addiction to anything is bad. It tells us that we are weake... Read More...
