Dear Fatima, I just found out that a cousin of mine who is 16 years old and lives overseas (in South Asia) has been going a little out of control, and I honestly don’t think she’s just going through a ‘teenage rebellion.’ Not only is she failing classes (as she has been doing for years), ... 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
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
If you really knew me you would know that I don’t choose to be a loner. My parents have always stressed on me not to have any friends. I’ve now adjusted to that lifestyle, but I’m not happy with it.
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
If you really knew me, you’d know that I just feel so stifled in my life and all my responsibilities and just want to run away and be free and independent.
“One last thing, i wanted to thank a sister that came up to me and introduced me to this site at an ISNA convention in Houston… She was trying to get ideas for the website & she was asking for my help. little did she know that i needed this, WALAHI i want to thank ... Read More
