Ustadha Shazia Ahmad

October 27, 2024 3 mins

Can I Wear a Long-Sleeved Shirt Under My Short Sleeves for Gym Class?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to attend a program where male teachers occasionally teach? And is it permissible to attend this program if they might show a movie/video that offers valuable qualifications? Can I wear a T-shirt under my short sleeves for Physical Education? Answer Thank you for your question. I […]
October 27, 2024 2 mins

Can I Ask My Father for Money Implying That It Is for School Fees?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to ask my father for more money than my actual study fees without explicitly stating it’s for fees? Is the extra cash halal? Answer Thank you for your question. No, it is not permissible to ask your father for an amount and imply that the whole […]
October 27, 2024 3 mins

How Should We Treat My Uncle Who Makes My Sister Uncomfortable?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My sister accused my uncle of inappropriate behavior, but he denied any intention of this, and nothing physical happened. My mother insists we distance ourselves, but my father and I want to maintain family ties. How should we approach this? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with […]
October 17, 2024 3 mins

Do I Have to Forgive the Man Who Abused Me as a Child?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I was harassed as a child, and I don’t want to forgive the man who did it. I’ve heard that I can’t hold a grudge if I was at fault, too, and I wasn’t wearing a hijab at the time. Can I still seek justice against him on the […]
October 17, 2024 3 mins

What Are My Rights as the Eldest Child?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What are my rights towards my father and his rights towards me? I am the eldest, but my father never talks to me about problems or appreciates my efforts. He often compares me to others and excludes me from important decisions, like my sister’s upcoming wedding. How should I […]
October 16, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Publish Erotica for Muslims as an Alternative to Pornograph...

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to write and publish erotic stories for sale or on social media, especially for Muslim audiences? I intend to provide a permissible alternative to pornography, though I’m unsure how readers might use the content. Answer Thank you for your question. It is not permissible to publish […]
October 16, 2024 2 mins

Can a Father Force His Daughter to Work and Contribute to Bills?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is a daughter obligated to work and contribute financially to her family if her father is providing? Can a father force his daughter to work in Islam? Answer Thank you for your question. A father cannot force a daughter to work and help pay for bills if he is […]
October 14, 2024 3 mins

What Is the Value of a Marriage If a Wife Is Told She Is Replaceable?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is the wife or the husband’s family considered his immediate family in Islam? How should a wife respond to being told she is replaceable, and does this affect the value of marriage? Answer Thank you for your question. A man’s immediate family includes his wife and children, and his […]
October 14, 2024 3 mins

Can You Help Me with Worry, Anxiety and Reading Comprehension?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I struggle with overthinking, worry, and anxiety, especially about helping my mom and during interviews. I also find it hard to grasp concepts when reading. Can you advise on managing these issues? Answer Thank you for your question. These things can be overcome. It’s just a matter of keeping […]
October 9, 2024 3 mins

Do I Have to Get a Different Hairstyle to Please My Husband?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question A wife should adorn herself for her husband, but does he have the right to demand a specific haircut or hair color that she doesn’t want? Many women are emotionally attached to their hair and may see it as part of their identity. Asking a wife to change her […]
October 9, 2024 2 mins

What Should I Do If My Little Brother Likes Playing with Girly Things?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My brother is about nine years old, and he’s showing “signs” of homosexuality. He’s interested in makeup and “girly” stuff, it isn’t that obvious, but I notice it. He likes to play with toys that are made for girls. What should I do? I’ve read many gay people have […]
October 6, 2024 2 mins

Do I Have to Relocate to Another Country for My Parents?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I moved to Canada due to corruption in my home country. My parents are relocating to the USA, and my wife is expecting our first child. Both want me to move to the USA, but I’m concerned about U.S. policies affecting Muslims. I feel torn between caring for my […]
October 6, 2024 2 mins

Should Women Wear Hijab in Front of Autistic Men?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Should women wear hijab in front of autistic men at women-only gatherings, or is it permissible to go without hijab in their presence? Answer Thank you for your question. Women may have to or may not have to wear hijab in front of autistic men, according to the degree […]
October 4, 2024 1 min

Is It Permissible for Divorced Parents to Communicate over Text?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question When it comes to ex-wife and ex-husband communicating about their child, should they take precautions and have a group chat with another person in there so they don’t commit haram of gender interaction? Or is it not necessary? What if they already communicated in a haram way and one […]
October 4, 2024 3 mins

Is It Sinful to Not Care about My Abusive, Toxic, and Ill Elder Brother?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My elder brother has distressed the entire family for years. All my childhood traumas are attributed to the fights he caused throughout the years. My mother has chronic stress and health issues from him. I need a few prayers to protect myself from him. Since I am the youngest, […]
October 4, 2024 3 mins

How Much Should I Follow My Sister Around to Protect Her and Supervise Her?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My sister is unmarried. She doesn’t wear a hijab, and she rarely prays. She likes to go out to cafes and other places by herself, and she has no problem getting friendly with men. Sometimes, she lets them touch her in a friendly manner (shoulders, hair, etc.) I always […]
October 1, 2024 2 mins

Is Allah Helping Me Even Though I Don’t Pray?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it okay for me to think that Allah is helping me even though I don’t pray because of OCD?  I know it is a major sin, but before, I never used to perform ghusl because of my OCD, and I would delay it so much, but now I […]
September 28, 2024 2 mins

Is It Haram for a Woman Who Doesn’t Wear a Hijab to Brush Her Hair?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Would it make a difference if she brushed her hair with the brush that she bought to style her hair when going out? Answer Thank you for your question.  It is not unlawful for a woman to brush her hair if she goes out without a hijab, or to […]
September 28, 2024 3 mins

Will I Go to Hell for Desiring Multiple Husbands in Paradise?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a woman, and my desire for men is above average. I don’t act upon these desires due to the fear of Allah; I don’t indulge in anything haram, zina, chatting, or texting. I restrain myself in this worldly life. I read a verse that Allah will grant […]
September 28, 2024 4 mins

Is It Wrong to Pray Day and Night to Get My Boyfriend Back?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I really need help. My ex-boyfriend told me he doesn’t love me anymore and he is better off without me. He never wants to come back to me, and he wants nothing to do with me. Yet I keep finding myself making 20 rak‘as extra for him every day. […]
September 28, 2024 5 mins

Should I Listen to My Father or Mother When They Tell Me to Do Opposite Things?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My father and mother get into a lot of arguments, mainly about their in-laws. Sometimes, my father would ask me to do something, and then my mother would ask me not to do it. Then my father would insist I do. This occurs in not-so-important matters, and also in […]
September 28, 2024 2 mins

Is It Disrespectful to Correct My Parents Even If They Are Wrong?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’ve learned that my parents don’t like me to disagree with them, so I don’t. But sometimes my parents get something wrong, and when I try to correct them, they get offended. I then stay quiet. Is this considered disrespect if I don’t intend to offend them? Answer Thank […]
September 27, 2024 2 mins

Will a Boy Expose Me for Texting Him Inappropriate Things?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am in university and I never committed a major sin except once, when I was 15. I ended up liking a guy, and then all of a sudden he started being weird in the way he texted me and said extremely inappropriate things. I said inappropriate things too, […]
September 27, 2024 4 mins

Can Parents Reject a Proposal Based on Culture or Because They Don’t Like Him?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can parents reject a proposal from a pious man because they don’t like him and his family? He doesn’t have a university degree but is independent, working full-time, earns decently, and supports his parents as well. My parents think the families don’t match, but he and I are compatible, […]
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