IslamicAnswers.com: Islamic Advice

Common Sense Marriage and Family Advice for Muslims

As-Salamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

This website was founded by Wael Abdelgawad and is a companion site to Zawaj.com Muslim Matrimonials.

This website used to be called "Ask Bilqis," as you can see from the old banner image, but since Sister Bilqis retired several years ago it has been renamed IslamicAnswers.com. The old Ask Bilqis answer page (with questions and answers from 1999 to 2006) can be found at http://www.zawaj.com/ask.html

Our Team

Wael - Chief Editor, is the founder of several Islamic websites, including this one, and also of various technology and travel websites. He is a writer at heart, and has been a web developer since 1997. He is divorced with one lovely young daughter named Salma. He practices and teaches martial arts (somewhat obsessively) including Hapkido, Silat, Hakko-Ryu Jujitsu and Shorin-Ryu Kenpo. Wael is a strong advocate for human rights and against torture; and loves Islamic books, science fiction novels, and vanilla fudge ice cream.

Sister Z  - Editor, says about herself, "I'm a Muslim woman, trying to improve myself and hopeful of a future filled with genuine eemaan and deen. I've learned many lessons in life, few in class and more through life's many experiences. I also absolutely love learning about Islam. I want to use this gift of insight and knowledge - albeit small, to enable me to humbly and sincerely help others. I pray Allah gives you every success and happiness Brother Wael, for giving me this platform."

Leyla - Editor, says about herself, "I am a 28 year old, former PR and Marketing Manager of one of England's largest  counselling charities where for 2 years we worked with victims of bad marriages, trauma, rape, victimisation, bullying and helplines. We also trained Priests, Imams and other religious leaders in counselling skills so that they could advise their congregations better, and we also advised and supported smaller charities which catered to ethnic minorities in Britain which mostly centred around the Islamic communities and the difficulties they face. Before that I was a teacher in a Muslim school, where the children would regularly share with me the difficulties they face. I am part of a life coaching project to bring life coaching to the Islamic Community, and I work as a volunteer fundraiser for charities which to date have included SOS Children's Orphanages, a counselling charity and Cancer Research."

Abdul Wali Carter - Editor, is our newest addition to the staff. He joined in July 2010. Abdul Wali says about himself: "A Muslim revert of 14 years. Doing my best to please Allah everyday. As my knowledge of Islam expands so does my love for this deen. I'm married with 3 daughters. My wife and I have been raising a brother and sister for the past five years. Prior to them coming to live with us they were in foster care. Insha Allah, we have helped them to become good Muslims. I work for a major cellular company as a Network Engineer. My time away from work usually includes training in martial arts, (Hapkido, Muay thai and Brazilian Jui Jitsu). By the way, I also love to eat Chicken Biryani."

Noorah - Editor, is a Muslim revert of 16 years. She is a da'eeyah and teacher for ladies in the virtual world of Second Life. However, she is not currently active on this website.

Ask Us!

Do you have a problem concerning marriage, family relationships, or childraising? Ask us! But please bear in mind that we get many questions every day and can only answer a few. Look through our past questions and answers, or use the search feature on the website to search for specific terms. There are hundreds of answered questions, so it's quite likely that a problem similar to yours has already been addressed.

Keep in mind that we are not Islamic muftis or legal scholars and do not issue fatwas. We answer questions with common sense, open minds and an Islamic perspective based on Quran and Sunnah.

We also encourage you to also seek other sources of assistance, such as family members, your local Imam, visiting scholars, or wise individuals from your community.

The preferred method to submit your question is to log in or register as a member, and write a post, which will be submitted as a draft.

Help Others With Your Advice

I encourage you to post comments and advice of your own. You will see many questions posted on the site that have not been answered because of time limitations, so if you want to give your own answer I know that the brother or sister will be grateful. Sometimes people just need to know that someone cares. Your advice could make all the difference.

If you do offer advice or comment on any question, please keep in mind these guidelines:

Please Do Not:

• Ridicule or mock anyone.
• Encourage hatred, racism or nationalism.
• Judge or condemn someone harshly. Even though they may have committed sins or made mistakes, they are human beings who are confused or in pain. They need guidance, not vitriol.
• (For those non-Muslim readers) denounce the Islamic religion or Muslim beliefs. That is not helpful.
• Any comments displaying the above qualities will be deleted. This is not one of those "anything goes" types of forums.

Please Do:

• Show compassion and kindness in your answer. Be gentle.
• Try to answer as a Muslim, keeping in mind the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
• Remember that Islam is a religion of mercy and forgiveness.

Barak Allahu feekum. May Allah guide us and bless us all.

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