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Are parents responsible if a child decides to leave Islam even if parents did teach Islam, and the rules to the child during childhood? Salaam, a parent can only teach their children, but cannot force a child to believe in something. Islamic law prohibits forced conversion, following the Quranic principle that there is “no compulsion […]

I just wanted to say that I am a teenage girl who is a Muslim. I have not been very close to Allah but I’m trying to get closer now. I started praying as much as I can and I even started learning more about Islam. However, my mom is not muslim and is not

What Do I Do if My Parents Are Forcing Me to Read the Quran?  I think it is best if you sit down with your parents and have a discussion. Let them know how them forcing you to read Quran is straining your relationship with the Quran. The prophet (saw) never forced anyone to do

Do You Believe Hijab Is Mandatory or Optional? Thank you for your question. I honestly do not know. If I believed it was mandatory, I would wear it. However, I have heard both versions, and I grew up in a household that does not wear hijab. I was always taught to wear modest clothing and

What is the most difficult aspect of Islam or being a Muslim, and what are ways to overcome these difficulties? The most difficult aspect of Islam, in my opinion, is realizing that Islam itself is not difficult at all. It is us that makes it difficult. For example, if you treat the five daily prayers

Is it permissible for me as a Muslim, to visit my friend’s house when they are celebrating stuff such as CNY or Diwali? Would this be considered shirk? I go there not to celebrate it but just to visit them the way they visit during Ramadan. Salaam and Jummah Mubarak! Of course you can. Islam