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Dear Hadi

Lifestyle Advice for American Muslims
2023

Mortgage and Riba

When I first bought my house, I didn't understand the issue surrounding Riba. I don't make enough to pay the balance on my home outright. I feel it... more


High Blood Pressure and Sex Life

Salam alaikum. I have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure and the medications I have been placed on have affected my libido. I can hardly get an erection now... more


Dressing for my parents or myself

I'm a Muslim living in a small Midwestern town and grappling with cultural expectations and how I want to dress. My family expects me to follow very conservative cultural and religious... more


Why are Art, Music and Dancing Haram

I am a 71 year old convert to Islam. I am totally committed to the faith, but am concerned that I love music and art and love dancing with... more


Distressed dog lover

I love dogs. I do not own one but my friends' dogs love me. My understanding is that it is haram to own dogs. more


Agonizing about Aisha’s age

I took the Shahada 3 years ago and believe in One God absolutely, but I have some questions that are problematic for me. One of these is about Aisha’s age.... more