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...
What’s something productive I can do over my summer break? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Lifestyle I always end up wasting my summer sitting at home watching TV. What’s something productive I can do over my summer break? The very first step you need to take in order to be productive is to make a plan for yo... Read More...
Is it wrong to wear pants to the Mosque if I’m wearing a long loose top with them? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Lifestyle I wear pants to the Mosque and I feel that some of other worshippers at my Mosque disapprove. Is it wrong to wear pants to the Mosque if I'm wearing a long loose top with them? There is nothing wrong with wear... Read More...
Can I be vegan for the sake of saving animals from suffering? MY Voice May 4, 2018 Lifestyle Can I be vegan for the sake of saving animals from suffering? The Prophet (PBUH) warned us about making haraam (forbidden) for ourselves what Allah had made halal. So, yes, you can be vegan for any personal o... Read More...