Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m a 13-year-old girl whose parents disapprove of Islam, so I want to revert to Islam privately. Can I get some guidance on how to revert and get taught basic beliefs of the religion? I don’t have any Muslim friends and can’t go to a mosque, and while I […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A recent trip to Lahore’s Baadshahi masjid after Jumma (prayed Asr there) was somewhat distressing seeing a small (<5%) but distressingly noticeable number of women not adequately covered in the main grounds of the masjid (not the main prayer hall, but in the open area but which is still […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My friend is a convert and a mother of a very little daughter. She had a problem with her Catholic parents. She must spend with them the whole month and Xmas time. They always try to share their traditions and stories about Santa with her daughter. She points out […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My husband of two years is not the man I thought he was. He does not regularly lead prayer, pray on time, implement the sunna, or take an active role in our marriage or household. He is sick often because of unhealthy habits/whims. We are both dissatisfied. I complain […]