Social Issues
Are Sayyeds better than non-Sayyeds?
Question: I am a revert. My question is: why do Shia scholars have to show if they are Sayyeds (descendants →
I don’t talk to my brother for several reasons, though I heard this is wrong to do in Islam?
Question: I don’t talk to my brother for several reasons; first, he specifically told me not to talk to him →
How do I prevent evil and satanic thoughts from coming to my mind?
Question: Recently, when I’m praying, I have been going off topic and saying bad things in my head →
What does Islam say about racism towards other races and nationalities?
Question: I am a new revert to Islam. I have read and heard bad things towards the black race within Shia Islam and even racism within the Shia community. What is the Islamic view on racism and what do Ahlul Bayt say about joking and being racist towards other races and nationalities? Answer: Allah (swt) →
I’m an 11 year old girl, can I dance, provided I dress appropriately & have a female coach?
Question: I would like to know if it is allowed for me to dance, I am only 11, →
If a young female is made to marry someone whom she did not want, is the marriage valid?
Question: If a young female was married to a guy by her parents while she didn’t accept back in →
Is it allowed for a female to hug and shake the hand of another man as a form of greetings?
Question: My question is about hugging in islam. I am a student at university and each time I go →
What is Mut’a? What are its rules and regulations? Is it an honorable act?
Question: What is Mut’a? What are its rules and regulations? Is it an honorable act? Answer: Mut’a refers →
As a 9 year old, is it okay if I wear a hijab with butterflies or colours on it?
Question: I am going to be wearing the hijab this Ramadan, and I’m still 9, so if I wore a →