Dear Fatima I want to discuss the concept of dua and our relationship with Allah. Is it fair to expect ourselves to be delusional in our prayers, asking Allah for everything when we feel incapable of receiving it? Personally, I struggle with severe social anxiety, which triggers a freeze trauma response in my brain, hindering ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum sister. Im 14.Thank you for your reply for my recent letter. It helped me. May allah help you too ameen. I have a non muslim friend. Which I would say she’s a good listener not a talker. She listens to me whatever I tell her like no other. She even told me that ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum sister Fatima. Actually my problem is a common problem among the youth but for me this thing is a very very serious one. I probably think for months I am having problems with my emotional and mental state because of my parents and school. There are only three in my family. me, my ... Read More
16, male, I was raised in a very Christian household and my grandfather works for the church. I just recently converted, and I don’t want to attend church anymore but if I tell my mom that she might kick me out the house. Response from a “Fatima Counselor”: As salaam alaikum First I’d like to say ... Read More
12, male, my parents are Christians, I’ve been atheist for the majority of my life, I was in a dark state when I found Islam and after I started learning more about it I found that it’s teachings really connected with me. My parents aren’t accepting my religion and I need to know what to ... Read More
Female, 13 I Don’t Pray, That’s Not My Only Problem Though, I Always Lie About It. Once In A While My Mom Will Catch Me Lying And I Will Feel Guilty About Not Praying And Start To Pray Again. It Only Lasts For About A Week Then I Gradually Stop Praying Again, My Mom Will ... Read More
Salam, I am a 19 year old female. For the majority of my life my siblings and I have endured physical abuse at the hands of our mother. My mum always preaches the fact the islam places great value on a mother, and that heaven lies at her feet, which I completely agree with. But ... Read More
I’m a female in my 20s and I don’t know how to explain that I don’t even know what’s wrong with me. My relationship with my family isn’t what is used to be. I’ve changed and become distant with so many people. I feel so lonely. I feel extremely insecure. I got led on by ... Read More
Dear Fatima, Asalamu aleykum, I hope this message reaches you well. I have been struggling with heartbreak for nearly 5 years. Backdrop to the story I grew up in a very emotionally unstable home. My father was and is emotionally abusive. Hence, at a very tender age I began to seek love from other men. ... Read More
I have been in counseling for a long time. I’ve tried many different medications. I’ve seen different psychiatrists, doctors, specialists. I have tried herbal supplements, omega 3, acupuncture, massage, meditation/mindfulness, biofeedback. You name it! I’m starting to think I should just admit myself into the behavioral center again. But even THAT didn’t do me any ... Read More
