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As Salam alaikum brothers and sisters, like the title says my father is speaking of disowning me because Im growing my hair and my half siblings are age 12-9-6 and his excuse is that he doesn’t want to show them that’s okay. That it’s not okay to disobey him and no matter what he says we have to obey because that’s what Allah tells us. I totally agree and understand that he doesn’t want me to be a bad example however growing your hair out is not haram he even said it’s not haram however it’s disliked. My parents were divorced since I was born My mother is also Muslim however she’s not as extreme on the rules as much as my dad. Is it okay for parents to disown their child over such matters? Please let me know I’m currently staying with him for a while I’m a grown adult by the way but my mom wanted me to spend time with him since we never really lived together for more than a month. May Allah bless you all Ameen.

Hey all, friendly non Muslim from Canada here. Recently I was given the opportunity to train a immigrant from Iran in my workplace. Our first session begins on Saturday however I have had the pleasure of getting to know him earlier through our community. Overall he seems to be a very polite and respectful individual (albeit a bit reserved), whom my wife and I would potentially like to befriend in the future.

I am someone who deeply respects Islam and is very empathetic towards people and aware of issues worldwide (for instance the genocide in palestine). I have educated myself on various muslim socialist thinkers, anti imperialism, Islamic liberation theology, etc.

I feel that getting to interact with a Muslim individual in my workplace will be a very educational experience for myself and my family. Now my question is, what would be the best way to begin a conversation with him? Would I come off as weird if I were to open up regarding all my interests/questions to him?

Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings my brothers in Islam as you read my father does not pray all his five prayers me and my family especially my Grandfather were advising him to pray but he doesn't want to I have no other solution but to ask Allah to forgive him And to grant him guidance I don't want him to be in Hellfire please my brothers and sisters ask with me may there someone More Righteous than me 😢

A professor at my university intentionally failed me, which extended my standard 4-year degree into a 5th year. Even though it was devastating, I kept my faith, prayed, fasted, and made constant dua, believing that things would work out and I would finally graduate in my 5th year.

Instead, that same professor used their personal connections and administrative influence to block my course registration entirely this year. Because of this, my graduation has now been dragged into a 6th year.

I feel utterly shattered and exhausted. The hardest part right now is the spiritual crisis: I can't stop wondering why this is happening to me.

Was there something lacking in my worship, or does God only listen to powerful people who misuse their authority?

Why does someone's malice win while my prayers feel unanswered? My imaan and belief are slipping away, and I feel completely empty.

How do I deal with this administrative abuse practically, and how do I stop my faith from completely falling apart when everything feels so unfair?

Tell me who are you excited the most to see in Jannah if we make it to Jannah.

From childhood until now, almost everything I have sincerely asked Allah for in my duas and in my prayers, with all the dedication and hope I had, has somehow been taken away from my life in the most painful way.
I’m not talking about haram relationships or things like that.
I’m talking about those moments in life when you feel completely helpless and powerless. When you sit on your prayer mat and beg Allah for His mercy. When you make dua with tears in your eyes because you genuinely have nowhere else to turn.
And yet, it feels like none of it makes a difference.
I know life is a test. I know there are lessons in hardship. I know that sometimes what we desperately want may not actually be good for us, and that Allah knows what we don’t.
But at some point, don’t we get to ask, won’t Allah show some mercy?
I’m currently going through something extremely difficult. I made istighfar over and over. I prayed Salat al Hajat. I begged Allah for help. And eventually, I told Allah:
“Ya Allah, if nothing else, please at least let me keep my dignity and honor intact.”
And somehow, even that was taken away from me.
Now I’m genuinely scared to ask Allah for anything.
Because I keep thinking: What if I ask for it, and Allah takes it away too?
I tried to accept it the first few times. I told myself, maybe that thing wasn’t right for me. Maybe Allah has something better planned.
But then what am I supposed to think when it keeps happening?
What if nothing is right for me?
What do you hold onto when, even at the lowest and most desperate point of your life, you turn to Allah, make dua with everything you have left in you, and it feels like your duas are heard, only to be thrown away?
I’m not asking this out of arrogance or anger at Allah. I’m asking because I’m exhausted. I’m hurt. And honestly, I’m losing the courage to ask Allah for anything at all.

The concept of time was created only for humans and allah is not bound by time. This made me so scared.

Assalamu alaikum,

I am looking for sincere advice from Muslims who may have experience with situations involving political pressure, arrests, or repression of Islamic scholars and religious communities.

A situation is currently developing in Turkey involving an Islamic movement and several of its members. According to a public statement released by the movement, police carried out simultaneous searches of the homes of numerous members and detained several people, including a prominent Islamic teacher, his wife, and his lawyer.

What can I and ordinary Muslims actually do in a situation like this?

- Are there legitimate Islamic organizations or human-rights organizations that can be contacted?

- Is making dua and raising awareness the main thing we can do, or are there practical ways to help?

- How should Muslims respond when they believe an Islamic scholar or community is being unjustly targeted?

- What should we be careful about when sharing information about such cases?

I am particularly interested in advice from people who understand both the Islamic perspective and the practical/legal side of these situations.

Jazakum Allahu khayran.

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I'm a raised catholic but recently I have been questioning my faith. I am very disillusioned by the corruption in catholic church and some of the messages being promoted within the community.

My partner is muslim and I am very inspired by his faith and I want to learn more. I am hoping that by exploring Islam and the teachings of the Quran that maybe it would help me connect and understand my faith better.

I refuse to deny the cruxificion of Jesus and I do firmly believe that Jesus was both fully man & fully God. I understand that contradicts the muslim faith, as such I do not see myself as a potential convert, but I personally acknowledge Muhammad as a prophet and an inspiration.

Here are my general questions

About islam

• Are there any specific readings you'd recommend?

• how should I approach reading the Quran?

• Is there anything I should keep in mind while I learn more about islam?

About jesus:

• what role does Jesus play in islam (specifically what role does he play in your personal beliefs)

• are there any readings that you believe might inspire me or could offer me a new perspective on Jesus (or christianity/any christian figures)?

About Muhammad:

• What does Muhammad mean to you?

• what qualities of Muhammad do you most admire?

• What stories from his life have shaped your faith?

• What aspects of his character should could I (or any non-Muslims) understand better?

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Assalamu Alaikum everyone,

I’m asking this on behalf of my brother because I’m worried about him and would really appreciate some sincere Islamic advice.

My brother knows he has committed sins, including dealing with riba/usury. He feels guilty about it and regularly says Astaghfirullah. He is also trying to move away from riba and wants to correct his situation. Unfortunately, some of the money involved in his life, including the rent for his house, is connected to this income.

He still prays five times a day, although he sometimes misses Fajr because he struggles with sleep. He mostly focuses on praying his fard prayers now and continues making istighfar.

There is another thing that affected him deeply. Last year, he fell in love with a girl and genuinely hoped to marry her. He made a lot of dua for her, including during Tahajjud, between the adhan and iqamah, and during his regular prayers. He was extremely hopeful that Allah would grant what he was asking for.

But in December 2025, she married someone else.

This completely broke his heart. He had been so certain and hopeful that Allah would answer his dua, and now he is struggling to understand why it happened despite all the dua he made.

Since then, he has started thinking, “If Allah is not going to accept my dua because I have haram income and sins, then why should I even make dua?” He came across the hadith about how consuming haram can be an obstacle to dua being answered, and he has taken that very heavily.

He still believes in Allah and still prays, but he says he has lost the same trust and hope he used to have. He also feels that perhaps Allah is looking for perfection from him before He will accept anything from him.

At the same time, he is very ambitious and has many things he wants to achieve in life. He wants to become a better Muslim, leave riba, strengthen his relationship with Allah, and have a successful future. But right now he feels discouraged and almost afraid to make dua because he thinks, “What's the point if it won't be accepted?

I know that Allah is not unjust and that we don't always understand why certain things happen. But I don't know how to properly explain this to him from an Islamic perspective.

What would you say to someone in this situation?

- Does committing sins or having haram income mean

Allah will simply reject all of someone's duas?

- How should he understand the dua he made for this girl that was not fulfilled?

- How can someone rebuild their trust in Allah after something they desperately prayed for didn't happen?

- Does Allah expect us to become perfect before we can turn to Him?

- And what practical advice would you give someone who wants to leave riba, repent sincerely, and regain hope in Allah?

I would especially appreciate answers based on Qur'an, authentic hadith, and the understanding of knowledgeable scholars. JazakAllahu khairan.