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hihi! I’m an Arab 16-year-old girl from America. Ever since I was ten years old, I have known something was deeply wrong in my family dynamic. I grew up trapped under the heavy weight of rigid traditions, cultural restrictions, and constant honor-shaming. Witnessing women in my community gather the courage to speak up, only to ... Read More
Assalamu Alaikum I am 20 years old, living in Gujarat, India. I have been in a relationship for more than 2 years with a Filipina revert sister, . We deeply care for each other, but now we are struggling with religious concerns. [name removed for confidentiality reasons] has recently been feeling that our relationship is ... Read More
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
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Salam. I hope you’re doing well. I’m 19 years old, female and I currently work. I grew up in a very closed, judgmental environment where people are interested in the latest gossip and materialistic things. Doing anything that isn’t “normal” in the community is good gossip to talk about and is looked down upon. I ... 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
Assalamualaikum, I’m writing to get your opinion on something. I’m a 22 year old woman living in Canada. I’m in the last semester of my undergrad, inshallah after that I plan on staying with my parents for a bit in Qatar until I go on to do my Masters next year (somewhere in the Middle ... Read More
I am 25F, going on 26. And as someone who has worked hard and moved through this world trying to build up and be the best me that I can be- I feel so lost. Let’s start with marriage. I aspire to marry, and as I am getting older, my parents’ concerns are only growing ... Read More
Hello, I’m a 22 yr old girl and I need some advice on something. I have one semester left and I compete my undergrad, I hope to start my masters in the summer or fall of 2026 inshallah. I’ve been clashing with my parents about where I’ll study. I expressed my interested in studying abroad ... Read More
I’m so tired. I’ve been through a lot, I’m a 22 yr old women now, but in moments like these I feel like my younger self, crying alone and completely helpless. I got into a bit of an argument with my dad, nothing new. I’ve always had problems/fights with him because we disagree a lot ... Read More
