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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can a child lead the obligatory prayers? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses whether a child can lead obligatory prayers in Islam. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad […]

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 […]

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 […]