Archive For: Dear Fatima
I’m 23(F) and I’m ashamed to admit this but I think I might have a masturbation addiction. I’m also a hijabi, which makes me feel more guilty. Something just hasn’t been right with my Iman these past few months. I’ve been the worst possible person this ramadan. Even during this blessed month, I masturbated (during ... Read More
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
