Dear Fatima

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Feeling anxious and depressed, premarital jitters too, questioning faith

I am a 24 years old female who is currently living with her family. I’ve recently received a proposal brought from my family of someone practicing and of good background. If all goes well, we will be engaged which is likely going to happen. The thing is, I don’t feel excited or happy about this ... Read More

Will I forever be this way ?

Note : The contents of this post discuss sexuality , identity , exploration , teenage feelings within Islam. “Will I forever be this way” I often ask myself, a girl 17 years old with an attraction to other girls, and guys. I wasn’t always like this and I never always had these feelings it’s something ... Read More

struggling with faith, identity, and purpose

I am a 15 year old girl was born into a Muslim family, and my whole family is Muslim. I was raised that way, but I was born in the United States in an Arab African family. Growing up, my mom would tell me to pray and ask God for things, and I did it, ... Read More

Big Life Decisions

Assalamualaikum, I’m a 23 year old woman, and I’m in need of some advice. I’m at a crossroads in regards to what to do in my life right now. I’m applying for Master’s. I want to go study in Malaysia, my parents support me, but they also asked me to apply to a university where ... Read More

I am completely lost and don’t know what to do

Alright so, I know this is a long story but please i need help, i am honestly doubting coming here, but this is sort of a last resort option, i genuinely don’t know what to do.here is the story (some typos may be within):So 2 months ago, I was playing capture the flag, where this ... Read More

Masturbating addiction part 2

Link to previous post: https://www.stonestobridges.org/2026/03/09/masturbating-addiction/ Update:Since my last post on March 12th, I have been trying desperately to turn my life around. I actually managed to go two weeks without porn/masturbation, which was a huge milestone for me. I was starting to feel proud and was finally mentally preparing myself to return to my SalahHowever, ... Read More

I dont know what to do

Im 15 female so everything started 2 years ago , when I was praying normally in ramadan some very bad thoughts came to me it was scared didnt know what to do , then days passed and the thoughts were getting worse and worse until some nights I was scared to even close my eyes ... Read More

I hate my self

Counselling Request – Personal Background and Concerns I am a 25-year-old female currently living at home with both of my parents, Alhamdulillah, and three of my siblings. I am seeking counselling because I feel overwhelmed and I do not know who to speak to for guidance, especially from an Islamic perspective. I did not grow ... Read More

I called police on my father and stepmom

Hey i am 17 and i am maleYesterday a fight broke out at my home lets know the root cause So yah i live with my stepmom and dad and my og mom lives far from here and from last 1-2 mnths my father was sending me in steel factory to work 12 hr shift ... Read More

My best friend and I are still not talking

Salam, this is a continuation of the post “I fought with my best friend”, and I’m writing this nearly a month later. If you cannot go read the other post, what happened was this; my best friend has liked a guy at school for 2 years now, and 2026 marked the start of year 3 ... Read More

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