When I go to the mosque to pray, I find peace there. My mind is at peace, my soul is at peace, my body is at peace. It is as if I have become aligned with the world and the will of Allah (SWT). But, what's also important is the social aspect of it - meeting new people, socializing with friends, being part of the community. At the end of the day, religion is not just the praise of Allah (SWT), but also being one with his creations.
Rahmat
Male in California. I’ve never been a religious person due to my doubts about the true intentions of churches and/or what comes with it. However, I recently started learning about Islam and at this point in my life I’m extremely interested in all that comes with it. Since a teenager I’ve always bet/gambled on sports, used alcohol and used marijuana. Always in moderation and never a full blown addiction. I can have a few drinks and control the urge in order to not get “drunk”. I make small wagers on sports games just to add to the excitement of watching that game. I use marijuana to calm nerves and/or help me sleep at times.
I guess what I’m asking is, is it best to try and rid myself of all these sins immediately and going forward or is it ok to ask for forgiveness for use in moderation (say 1-2 times a week).
I apologize in advance for my lack of understanding/knowledge as I am not familiar. I am trying my best to learn, so any feedback or suggestions is appreciated. Thank you!
As a young-earth creationist and a Christian, I believe everything was created in 6 literal, 24-hour days around 6 thousand years ago.
I know Islam teaches that God created everything, but in academic settings when your professor is teaching you about evolution what do you do? Do you pause in believing in creation and study with the evolution worldview or do you defend your faith and insist that everything was created by God?
Assalamu Alaikum, I’m going through something really difficult right now and I just need some advice and some perspective from other Muslims.
Three days ago, my mom kicked me out of home. And today she officially signed everything away to CPS after a conversation with social workers (and me) didn’t go well.
There were a few fights before things escalated and I do admit I did some things wrong and I regret them deeply. I’ve been making du’a, praying as consistently as i can (it’s quite difficult at the place i’m staying at now).
But also during the last fight where she kicked me out, she also hit me, spat in my face, and called me names. After that, i slept at a friend’s and my family didn’t let me back into the house the morning after. I had to go to CPS because I didn’t have any other option. (I was told at the door when i tried coming in that i was seriously kicked out. Otherwise i would’ve tried finding a solution and talking to them before going to someone else.)
What’s weighing on me now is guilt because I know Islam puts such a strong emphasis on being good to your parents. And even though I didn’t want things to end this way, I know that I still hurt her, and that I’ve done something wrong in the eyes of Allah.
I’m really trying to hold on to my iman through all of this. But I feel like I’ve been also wronged by my family. And i feel bad for not being the daughter I should’ve been.
If anyone has any advice or thoughts, I would really appreciate it. I think I just need to hear advice from an outsider perspective now. And again I would like to emphasise that despite my mother kicking me out, I really am not perfect and that I really did do things wrong, because im afraid this post will somewhat make it seem that i was in the right.
Thank you.
I have accepted Islam at home and need help to register it in Georgia. My name is Tamijeé I go by Tami anyways I'm new this whole thing here but I want to convert officially. Ive only been in Georgia for 4ish months and would like some help on how to go about starting this whole thing up what I should be doing until then so on and so forth
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Asalamu Alaikom warahamatullah,
My husband recently passed away, and my heart is still shattered. I’ve already donated toward building a well in his name, but I want to continue doing more sadaqah jariyah (ongoing charity) for him, and I’d like to open a fundraiser to share with family and friends.
I’m looking for suggestions on meaningful, long-term sadaqah jariyah ideas, especially ones that people have seen benefit the deceased, or ones that have a deep community impact. It could be through: • Islamic education (books, Qur’an sponsorship, etc.) • Feeding programs • Medical or orphan support • Building or restoring mosques • Anything else you found impactful
Also, if anyone knows trusted organizations or platforms that accept sadaqah jariyah donations and allow for fundraising pages, please share them!
May Allah accept your good deeds and bless you all. And please make a dua for my husband’s soul.
Seek your Lord’s forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance. He will shower you with rain in abundance, and add strength to your strength. Quran 11:52
Assalamu Alaiykum brothers and sisters. I just finished the Quran a week ago mashallah, I am now going through the Sira of the prophet pbuh. The story where the Prophet pbuh met the angel Jibreel as a young boy and Jibreel cleansed his heart. Why was the prophet scared when he met Jibreel again in the cave of Hira if this is a being he has already seen before? Just a quick question, any insight is greatly appreciated.
So ever since the beginning of my summer college class, I’ve been assigned to be lab partners with a rather attractive girl. I mentally can’t concentrate 100% because of all the temptations and i’m scared it’ll steer me away from the deen, but I also don’t want to make things weird, what should I do ?
I’m a former apostate but have since repented. I now do my best to follow the teachings of Islam. However, I still struggle with major persistent doubts I doubt the existence of Allah and the validity of the prophets, but I’ve made the conscious decision to commit to the religion. I also came across a hadith stating that a believer must love Allah and the Prophet ﷺ more than anything else, but I couldn't do that , despite wanting to. My question is: can I still be a Muslim? Will my good deeds still be accepted in this state? I truly want to be a good Muslim, but these struggles are causing me severe anxiety. I’ve chosen to follow Islam, but these internal issues feel beyond my control.
Assalamualaikum, am a Muslim, am a teenager. I think my parents are bad they just yell at me things like useless,dog,fool,lazy,ugly etc etc.they never talk to me like I see parents talk to their kids in like drama or movies it's just yelling and criticism all the time... didn't bother me much but am now sad all the time I feel like I want a hug or something...
Why are parents given so high status in islam i thought status in islam was like the bigger the responsibility = bigger your status. Doesn't feel like that in parents case,we are taught to not do uff to them and heaven and it's door is below their feet. Maybe I am just a bad son and expecting too much. Even mosques only talk about how it's ok to beat children and move them away for disobedience.
I want to say so many things but am unable to write Am aware that Allah rewards and erases sins for even pain as little as a thorn prick.
Idk what I should do rn it's a pain from within I can't explain it... I know offing oneself is haram so I won't go there but am very sad? and scared...
I’d like to clarify here that I know you’re not supposed to interact as such with the opposite sex, and bc of this I don’t. I was just wondering what people’s thoughts are on why - I’ve seen a lot of views online that two people of the opposite gender cannot be friends, but I don’t really think that’s the case? Of course you shouldn’t be but if I opened myself up to friendships with men, I can imagine it just being a friendship and nothing more, especially if it was with a non-Muslim man. Am I being naive, or does anyone else share this sentiment?
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah,
I hope you’re all well. I’m writing this with a heavy heart and a humble request.
My childhood best friend’s father is currently in the ICU and in extremely critical condition. The doctors have found serious complications in his brain, and the situation is very fragile right now.
He has always been like a father figure to me — kind, soft-spoken, and deeply loved by everyone around him. Seeing my best friend shattered like this is heartbreaking.
I ask you all, please make sincere dua for his complete shifa. May Allah (SWT) grant him shifa-e-kaamila wa aajila. May He ease his pain, forgive his shortcomings, and return him to his family in good health.
Ya Allah, You are Ash-Shafi — The Healer. There is no healing except Your healing. Please bring comfort, strength, and mercy upon him and his family.
If you’re reading this, please take a moment to say “Allahumma Rabban-nas, adhhib al-ba’sa, ishfi anta ash-Shafi, la shifa’a illa shifa’uka, shifa’an la yughadiru saqama.”
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your time and your duas. May Allah ease the pain of all those who are suffering and grant us all sabr and strength
Salam - I am having a tough time maintaining a positive relationship with either.
I express myself better in English, but both parents can only speak my mother tounge, and I feel this only exacerbates not being on the same page in the past, and a lack of communication in the present.
I am an adult now, though I had experienced physical violence in my teen years. Of course as a teenage I needed emotional support, but was shut down or dismissed and eventually I was able to supress it. From my point of view, it would be fair to say the home telephone got more attention than I did in those years. As a result, I do not remember the last time I felt a genuine closeness to either of my parents, as sad as this sounds.
For a long time after I had coped with these experiences with substances and other things that were not healthy.
More recently I am looking to better myself, thinking about marriage inshallah, praying the five prayers, feeling guilt when it comes to sinning. I realise during my prayers that I have these thoughts that go through my head about my childhood, unresolved feelings, that I cannot always get out of my head.
I know there is a big importance of our parents in Islam. I need to know how to fix this relationship and any guidance would be appreciative.
Jzk
So I am from a different religion, and I got an English translation of the Quran and now I am interested in reading the Quran. I have read another Holy book of another religion lately and I am reading these Holy books to gain more knowledge. Is it permitted for a Nonbeliever to read the Quran and what steps or measures shall I take while handling the holy book without hurting any beliefs??
On 8/24/2024 I took my Shahadah 5 times in my closet due to how I grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn NY and we are exposed to technology especially lights and coming out the the closet for gay people so I was told by my qareen to say it the first two times in Arabic and then two times in English and then one last time in Arabic because due to the difference of opinion of needing to be in the mosque with two witnesses and then come out and say I guess I’m Muslim I’m joking I’m Muslim. I was told this is the new age of taking the Shahadah due to the idol in NYC being materialism. Was this shaitan doing this to me because I grew up Greek Orthodox Christian but my mom was indoctrination back and forth about the Jehovah’s Witnesses without being one and I’m turning 30 this year and she went to the hospital because people “did magic to her” so I was irreligious for years on ends going back and forth if god is real or not and my dad is irreligious as well so I did not want to disbelieve in Satan’s existence any longer just because she was crazy about it. Am I Muslim or not?
I have a very good relationship with a coworker. He and his family are Muslims, while I and my family are Christians. We live in the UK.
For a long time we wanted to organise some kind of event together outside of work, and he has invited my wife and me for a meal at his house.
It is our first time in this kind of situation, and while they are used to living in a non-muslim country, it is of course their house and we would like to make sure they don’t feel uncomfortable with our habits.
We were unsure so I decided to ask him directly if it would be better for my wife to wear any kind of hair covering while at his house (his wife and kids will be there). He said his wife will wear a head scarf (for obvious reasons) but guests can wear what they like and they will be welcome either way.
I think we know each other well enough to tell me it would be better for my wife to wear something if that were the case, so I’m inclined to believe that his response was genuine. But on the other hand some part of me wonders if this is just some nice words and it would be better to cover my wife’s hair anyway.
I wonder whether it is really ‘common practice’ to leave up to the guests, so I thought this would be the best place to ask for advice. Thank you!
PS: The easy solution would be to wear something to cover the hair but I think it would feel quite weird for us as it isn’t really part of our habits, so if it is really ok to wear nothing, we would rather do that.
Some people have hurt me badly and they don’t deserve forgiveness. I told them but they denied. I’m mentally exhausted and struggling. Is there any dua to ask for justice?
I found this song which sounds pretty nice. And while being with friends I played it in the car now almost most of them found it nice too. They have been listening to it frequently and I am aware every-time they listen to it I get sins. How do I help myself from it. I feel very sorry. Please any help or suggestions. I really cant stop them from listening to it as they can listen to it privately without even telling me.
Assalalwalaikoum warahmatullahi wabarakatouh,
Anyone.know of any clear books which describe the steps umrah based on the opinions of uluma l' hadeeth and not any specific madhab. To clarify it can have imam malik or Shafi'i rahimahumullah their opinions just not be the main focus? Barakallah fiekoum
السلام عليكم
Hello everyone,
I'm a born and raised, practicing Muslim, and I've recently realized how little I actually understand about Islam beyond what I grew up doing by default. If someone asked me to explain what I believe or why, I wouldn’t know where to start.
I’m trying to deepen my understanding, especially around how to respond to common arguments made against Islam. I’ve looked into some debates and videos, but many feel emotionally charged or aggressive rather than offering calm, logical, well-structured responses.
If you know any good books, podcasts, YouTube channels, or other resources that take a more thoughtful, reflective approach, I’d really appreciate your recommendations.
Thank you so much and jazakum Allah khairan :)
They say if travelling over 48 miles/80 km You can combine and shorten prayers. However, this is starting to become normal for me, as my job is pretty far, and I also travel while im working. Can I still combine prayers even though this is becoming an everyday thing?
I've been trying to find a halal cat food option for my cat ever since I've got her, but am at a loss and cannot find any options here in the U.S.
No matter what company or kind I check, all of them have some sort of haram meat, or by-product of meat in the ingredients, even if its marketed as a fish option.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can find any, or what I can do? I've been feeding her Friskies Salmon Wet Canned Food, since it is the closest option to halal I can possibly find for her.
Salaams
This probably sounds silly since imams are there for everyone to consult with them privately, but I feel hesitant to. I have a bit of a personal matter that I’ve been wanting to consult with a trusted sheikh about for years now, but I’m a bit worried about how he’ll react and how I’ll react. It’s not inappropriate or anything female-related but it’s a sensitive topic and I will probably end up being emotional talking about it ( I’ve rehearsed even and I know it’s going to be hard).
However I really need help and I have known this sheikh for years since I was a teenager, he’s known me as well.
I just feel a bit shy or weird to meet with him considering 1) I’m a woman and 2) I’m scared of how he’ll receive my situation.
Is it common for women to meet with imams? I’ve only known one person to do so but even then it wasn’t really for personal matters.
I’m not comfortable sharing it here and I don’t think it’s relevant.
وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الْأَمْوَالِ وَالْأَنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ
A REFLECTION ON MY PERSONAL JOURNEY
Last year Nov, I got my dream job! Things started aligning my way and I felt like a true blessing. Got dream car, expensive wardrobe, and everything else one can wish for. Not to mention, I was attached to Allah Almighty in the best way possible. I’d pray 5 times, prayed tahajud, and routine adhkar weren’t missed even once. Fast forward to January 2025 – lost my job. It vanished like it never existed and it caught me off guard. I believe my true relation with Allah was built in this difficult time. Anxiety, kids falling sick, failure to secure another job are just to name a few. But my spiritual connection wasn’t disturbed throughout this time. I even messaged good people on this sub and a few others who were performing Umrah or even Hajj to pray for me. So far – I’m nowhere near getting any lead on a job and the best part is here: as I’m writing this post I’m suffering from chickenpox and almost my entire body is covered in blisters, and right now I’ve never felt this happy and relaxed. I prayed with my whole heart to Allah and it felt so, so good that I can’t even imagine. The ayah in the title strengthens my iman and I know whatever happens, it’s always in the best interest of makhlooq to stay obedient to Al Khaliq. May Allah help us all to remain obedient and humble to Him.
i got into a huge fight with my dad and he ended up putting his hands on me. it was terrible. 2 seconds later he prayed salah and i think that did detrimental damage.
it made me rethink how can someone do something so terrible/curse me out and stand in front of Allah and casually pray his salah like nothing happened.
i used to pray 5 times a day, daily athkar, read quran, and learn about the deen. but after that, i just stopped. ofc i pray, but not as much anymore. i try my best to ask Allah to help me with my iman, mental health, etc. but i just feel so hopeless.
im asking for advice. what can i do to move past this dark part of my life. i have been hurt plenty of times before, but this time its affecting my iman which i hate.
When it comes to witr of isha I cannot pray alone at all. Its like, a dread overcomes me. Its so overpowering. I start seeing things out of the corner of my eye which ik are a mere figment of my imagination. I get goosebumps and literal shivers and this only happens during witr and sunnat of isha. Scary things start showing up in my mind. Any solution to this. I always have to wake my mother up inorder to help me pray.
I'm asking because my cat was annoyed that I was ignoring her trying to play for the whole time I was praying and once I was sitting and finishing up my prayer, she layed in front of me and suddenly (playfully) wrapped all 4 legs around my knee and hand and dug her claws into me and pretended to bite me. I couldn't help but kind of let out a giggle/chuckle because I was startled and she doesn't usually do anything like that, but I immediately realized I'm not supposed to laugh or giggle during prayer. Should I have started over even if the laugh was involuntary ?
Thank you for helping me learn Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah
Salam Everyone,
I am sincerely hoping this reaches my muslim brothers and sisters. My husband and I have been married for almost 2.5 years. We've been trying to concieve for almost 2 years. In the last 6 months we've had 4 miscarriage, the most recent one happening yesterday. If anyone can please make a sincere dua that we find out what's going on, all of our results have been normal and that we do not have to go through aggressive treatments like IVF. Please make dua Allah blesses us with a healthy pregnancy and baby very soon and eases this burden. Its been a long sad road. JazakAllah chair
Assalam Aleykoum everyone, It’s my first time posting here haha. I wanted to share something really personal that happened to me on the Day of Arafah (Thursday).
That day, I was fully committed to becoming the best version of myself. I fasted, prayed, made lots of du’as, did dhikr, and really poured my heart out to Allah.
But during one of my prayers, something truly special happened. Out of nowhere, a flood of memories from past sins rushed through my mind. By the fourth raka’ah, I suddenly started crying. It felt like a deep well of sadness, guilt, and regret opened up inside me. During sujood, I just let everything out. I made a heartfelt du’a, begging Allah to forgive all my sins.
Then, as I began the tashahhud, I felt this intense sensation across my skin, goosebumps all over my body. It felt like my sins were being washed away from me, like they were physically leaving. After that prayer, I felt so calm. My soul was at peace in a way I can’t even explain.
Has anyone ever experienced something like this? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
I feel lost.
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Currently, I've been feeling lost in my religion for the past two years. I've tried to study Islam almost all the time I can do it but still, I can't understand of why I keep feeling lost in the religion.
I've done all my prayers, worn the hijab (and still do), read the Quran, and was always going to the Mosque to pray. But everytime I asked for guidance, I'm always left unanswered. Everytime I asked for help I'm still in the situation I didn't want, I started to become distant and I feel disgusted about myself for feeling this way. I'm almost hitting my 3 year mark that I can't believe in any religion anymore. Though I've been doing my prayers everyday but I don't know if its accepted by Allah SWT.
Is there something wrong with me?
Hello , i have an islamic question : What can be done between friends? I am a girl and i have girl friends , is it permissible for me to flirt with them as a joke or to compliment them ? What are the limits of the physical touch ? I like being tactile with my friends but i don't know if it's halal or not? Thank you
I have a sibling who has a mental disability. They are an adult. They have been pretty much having a complete breakdown for the last few days with no sign of improving or getting better. We cannot live like this anymore the option left is to put them in a group home or community living. Does anyone have experience with this?
after eid prayer this morning i went with my dad to sacrifice a goat today. i hated every second of it. the smell, the blood, the mess, the crowd, the heat, not to mention i hate the taste of goat/sheep meat so it wasn't like I was going to enjoy it after i went home. the only thing pushing me forward was that in a few hours i'd be in my bed.
but it got me thinking, one day my dad's not going to be here/one day i'll have to do this for my own family. so i ask, is animal sacrifice mandatory? is it possible to just pay someone to sacrifice it for my family? and then give zakat as well. I'm a man so I don't know if it's a sin for us, if we're the head of the household, and we do not do it.
My mother and my uncle say it is tommorow. And I see on the Reddit that it is today? When is the day of arafah?
Hello I am just asking for any guidance. I do a lot of research on the Abrahamic faiths. I struggle between them. Respect to all the faiths I see the truths and beauties in all of them. As far as what I practice I have been doing a lot of research on Islam. I am particularly interested in the differences between Christianity and Islam. It seems a lot is in common other than the big one that Jesus is God. I have heard both sides and it’s fascinating. Both sides have great points. I’ve listened to many scholars on both sides debate this.
After a while I got paralyzed by all this information, so I decided to just learn on my own and read up and make a decision with what evidence was there. This was my conclusion
Isa or Jesus 1. Fulfills the Jewish prophecy of the Messiah 2. Performs probably the most impressive miracles in the Bible and Quran 3. He initiates judgement day like he’s the one who returns according to both religions. 4. Every prophet is Jewish until after Jesus.
To me, being unbiased and just reading both the Bible and the Quran. Jesus seems like the most powerful and important prophet. Based off all the evidence I feel like Jesus is a little more important than just a regular prophet.
What also confused me is that Jesus seems pretty important. A lot of Islamic scholars talk about how important and great he is, but why do I feel he is not promoted in Islam as much as Mohammad? It feels like Mohammad is the poster child, and I understand he’s the final prophet and all, but Jesus is the quote unquote messiah. That sounds like he should be the poster child in my opinion. At the very least can Muslims understand why people believe Jesus is God? You don’t have to adopt the belief too but doesn’t it make sense why people follow Jesus? I am just trying to understand. Jesus sounds like the Tom Brady of the Abrahamic faiths. Like he’s the GOAT.
Not super related but I researched what’s the most common name amongst Muslims, and surprise it’s Mohammad. All scholars say the prophets are equal but it really doesn’t feel like that.
I just want to rant cuz i have panic attacks and agoraphobia. ( its a advanced form of anxiety + panic attacks) means
I cant drive alone, i cant walk alone to another city. I cant go away from Home cuz if the fear of getting a panic attack, i have seen death many times, In all these times my parents who i call them angels 👼 are always here to held my hand and calm me down. They have always been with me in this situation and i am an only child
The thing that haunts me a lot One day when the most saddest inevitable thing what might happen is belong alone in this cruel world where no one wants to help eachother and i am alone Without my mum and my dad who held my hand who helped me in my panic attacks and made me feel secure What will i do? How will i live? I cry in tears when ever i think about it-
Life is very unfair for people If someone has money, they dont have health, if they have health and money they will one day loose their loved ones and live in grief , poor people have their own issues that they dont tell anyone and live eachday with pain and misery
Then i see people being bombed in gaza and innocent children gets killed their parents get killed. The point is that i am not being negative i just want think sometimes I wish we never came to this. World and always stayed in heaven. With our loved ones So we can stay happy
I just hate being in this cruel world cuz i am very scared of my future One day i will fell down on road and cry and no one will come to help me and pick me up and i will look in the sky and see my parents and pray that i die so i can meet them again!
People can easily say this world is a test and all But How will i pass this test if i cant live without my parents and i have mental health issues? I just cry almost every day cuz of this fear
Aoa , Since we know that the fast on the Day of Arafat is highly virtuous and recommended. However, I live in Pakistan, where the Day of Arafat is being observed on 6th June, while in Saudi Arabia, it falls on 5th June. Since the Day of Arafat is connected to the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, am I supposed to fast on 5th June (according to Saudi Arabia), or should I fast on 6th June (according to my local moon sighting and calendar in Pakistan)? Which date is correct for observing the fast of Arafat in this situation?
I'm a exmuslim atheist but the last few weeks i haven't been feeling like myself I have really bad headaches and depression could this be a sign from Allah???
i don't know if this is the right place to ask this but i remember once before when i had a moral problem good Muslims of reddit helped me overcome it.
i wont say the scale of my sin but lets just say its something that only negatively effects me. i have repented many times but i find myself doing it again and again, and i know there is no limit on how many times you can repent but i just don't want to keep breaking my promise to god. i feel awful, and what's worse is i never do it when i have people that truly care about me, i do it when i am sad and alone, so i feel like every time god tests me i fail. i don't want to be a bad follower nor a bad person. how can i truly stop a bad habit? i have tried limiting exposure, literally wearing a wristband to remind me of my oath.... but none of it has worked.
