Dear Fatima, I am a single woman in her early twenties pursuing a graduate degree, and I am currently considering marriage with a man who I have known since college. He is a wonderful human being and I admire him greatly. We both have approached our parents and asked them to become involved in the ... Read More
I’m a single woman. 26 years old, fair skin, light brown eyes, beautiful black hair. And single. Yes, that’s the problem. I’ve always been a good student, graduating at the top of my class in high school and college. I thought life was just supposed to naturally happen to me, and that I would always ... Read More
Dear Fatima, It says in the Qur’an that “Impure women are for impure men, and impure men are for impure women; pure women are for pure men, and pure men are for pure women.” [24:25] Does that mean that for those of us who have committed wrongdoings, such as dating, will not receive righteous pure ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’ve always known to take the high road in life but for the past 2 years; that hasn’t been the case with me. Growing up in Texas i had very strong opinions about things and never gave in to any sort of peer pressure in all my high school years. I never drank ... Read More
Since I was a child, I’ve always been one to ask questions. Now I think I might have asked too many. When I was a young boy, I came across some anti-Islamic material. Needless to say, these things shocked me with their slander of our deen and our prophet (saws). Since then, my life has ... Read More
Dear Fatima, Ramadan is here and I am trying to make the best of it insha’Allah. But I can’t help this feeling of hopelessness I have. Everybody is a sinner, but I feel like I am absolutely horrible. I used to be a good muslim girl, but I messed up recently. There are a lot ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I am a 15 year old girl. I know how important family is in Islam, and how important it is to be friends with your siblings. I have a younger sister, who I’m close to and have a good relationship with. However, I have an older, 18 year old brother who I’ve hated ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I have always believed in God, I have always believed in my religion. Before last year, my belief was strong and my heart clear of doubts. I am a science nerd, and I have always managed to see Allah’s beauty in science and the mysteries of the natural world. In June of 2011, ... Read More
Salam alykum So I have two sisters , one is married on her second marriage and to me she’s not happy to the exent where she should be because she isolates her self from the world. But alhamduillah she prays and is somewhat religious but it concerns me that she doesnt want to meet people ... Read More
Well i’m 14 years old and i live in maryland and theres this guy and hes 16..i’ve known him for like all my life..and we’ve started having a serious relationship and secretly meeting each other for one year. But he moved to Pennsylvania and is only 4 hours away from me. He visits here sometimes ... Read More
