Subhanallah, I feel like I am reading my own life story. Such a bizarre feeling, but I’m amazed at how so many Muslim girls go though this problematic situation when trying to find a good husband. I firmly believe that a man should take you as you are when he first meets you and not ... Read More
Thank you for this story. It was a reminder to myself of where I used to be at one time and how far I have come with the Grace of Allah. Funny thing is, I’m a GUY. And I think it is very important for people to realize that it’s not only girls, but guys ... Read More
Wow, your video is so inspiring. I saw you on Demi’s documentary on MTV, I actually teared up when I saw you talking about how much of an inspiration she was to you and how she helped you to take your wig off. It was also amazing to see how much you moved demi, you ... Read More
Click below to see original article on Muslim Matters website Get Over It: 21 Ways to Say Goodbye to that Haram Relationship and Move on With Your Life By Ehab Hassan So you finally came to your senses. That girl or guy you’ve been talking to is not the best thing that’s ever happened to you, and ... Read More
Dear Fatima, Assalamu Aalaikum, I’m a 23 year old female and I’m having a difficult time with materialism. This materialism is making me a very jealous and envious person. When I see the success some of my friends have, whether earned on their own or even just by marrying into wealth, I feel envy and ... Read More
Click below to see original article on The Islamic Monthly website: Muslim…and Bipolar! Coping with Mental Illness today By Noura Rockwood In the summer of 1999, I took my shahada in a small, sunlit room in Illinois. I was 13 years old, and had spent the prior year trying to end my own life. Fueled by a feeling ... Read More
Dear sister or brother, Know that you are not alone in this struggle. Many people go through such hard difficulties (as yourself), and I find these people to be the most beautiful. Because it is through struggle we really learn to become better people. You are not a loser. The fact that you haven’t cut ... Read More
I have been dealing with depression and aniety my entire life. I started noticing signs of ocd when I was 8 years old but didnt realize what was wrong with me,and since I have parents who were too busy to pay attention I realized for myself why I had to repeat things over and over ... Read More
Dear Fatima, Please understand that what I about to say is going to sound strange, but I will say that I am a 21 year old muslim female who is struggling with her deen and doesn’t know where to go. I’m very familiar with Quranic ayat and hadiths of when the going gets rough. I ... Read More
Assalam o’alaykum I guess I should start with the fact that I really need advice! The school year was a terrible one. It was my first year of highschool, so my parents decided to send me to an Islamic school. My best friend was also there with me, but she fit in a lot better ... Read More