Archive For: Dear Fatima
I’m a 14-year-old Muslim girl seeking guidance about a friendship situation. For the past two years, I’ve been best friends with another Muslim girl. During this time, I’ve struggled with feeling authentic in our friendship. I often feel drained and find myself people-pleasing – saying yes to everything she says, not being able to open ... Read More
I a 20 year old male am tortured by my father mentally and physically. My father ever since i was a child never really supported me with my decisions very much if it’s not to his liking then I’m in the wrong even if I’m not doing anything bad. I was not a very bright ... Read More
I am 16F, and I write fan-fictions that are featuring homosexuality. I struggle with the religious boundaries of writing same-sex emotional connections. I have been writing for a few months now, and the issue is weighing on my conscience. While I strictly steer away from lewd and explicit scenes, I still feel that this is ... Read More
Salam, I am 14F who lives in Australia, and I’ve been struggling with the concept of how music is haram. First of all I want to say that I don’t listen to music, and thats not whats bothering me. While I don’t consciously open a playlist and listen to music, I’m sad and annoyed that ... Read More
Its been 6 years and for every single day i masturbated its repetitive and every time i just feel worse and worse and i cant wven look at myself anymore knowing that i can resist a desire i cant talk to anyone about it and i know if it continues at this rate im just ... Read More
Salam,I am a female university student (20s) from Sudan. Due to the war, I had to leave my parents and move abroad to stay with extended family. Although I am planning to return to Sudan soon, the time I spent in this house has broken me, and I don’t know how to heal from the ... Read More
I’m not sure how to structure this, but I’ll begin by saying I just saw a post saying that maybe if you’re doing badly in exams, it’s because Allah is protecting you from a degree that could lead to harm for you, and that’s what made me decide to write this. So, my situation is ... Read More
I don’t know if I want to be a Hijabi anymore, but I’ve worn it for so long (I’m 22, have worn it since I was 13). Little things are starting to bother me like not having the wind though my hair or wearing clothes that I feel warm in or not being able to ... Read More
I just started therapy. I’m only on my second session, but it’s already bringing up so many feelings I didn’t expect. Therapy is making me feel miserable about myself in ways I never anticipated. I’ve always been an advocate for therapy. I’ve preached how important it is to take care of ourselves, how beautiful it ... Read More
Hello! I’m a 22 yr old girl, about to finish my undergrad soon and inshallah do my masters next year! My parents have been bringing up the topic of marriage lol and I have no romantic experience with guys so I’ve always felt a bit insecure about that. They just suggested I start thinking about ... Read More
