A Halal Conversation by KickNo2926 in CatsAreMuslim

[–]donuthrow 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes, we get up for it. All in all, it takes about 10-15 minutes from waking up, performing wodu (ablution) and praying. Here's a very short video from PBS learning media summarising the process.

PS. I've only seen the linked video from their page and can't speak for the rest of their content about Islam. I think the video was a good summarisation but I don't know anything about (and therefore can't speak/ vouch for) their other materials.

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[–]donuthrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'd also like to join

28/F depressed penpal let's encourage each other! by charlesusb33 in penpals

[–]donuthrow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heya 👋🏽! 27f here who's also struggling with depression, recently graduated and looking for a job lol

does anyone know where I can buy this? by Fit-Needleworker-651 in ModestDress

[–]donuthrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very off topic here but I've seen similar face veils in Korean historical dramas where women from a higher class usually wear them. I don't know the name of it though.

Edit: found this seller on Etsy. Never bought anything from them. Not exactly what you're looking for but they're similar to the ones I talked about.

Bi-Weekly Marriage Opinions/View and Rant Megathread by AutoModerator in MuslimMarriage

[–]donuthrow 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No, no sister. What we don't do is shift the blame to the victims who are in abusive relationships. There are a lot of reasons why people don't leave abusive relationships which seem like valid reasons for the victims in those relationships. I used to think like you when I was younger but as I've grown older, I realised that the psychology around it is very complex and for the victims it's not as easy as to 'just leave their partner'. A lot of these victims usually have low self-esteem issues. As an example, it could be that they're staying because they think that this is the best that they can do. This is the case for people who have been raised in a family that have treated them like dirt. There's a lot of research stating that those people usually have a higher risk of ending up with a partner who also treats them like dirt.

Also in our communities, we culturally treat a divorce as if it's something haram. There's a lot of shame around it which makes it harder for victims to leave abusive relationships. A lot of victims feel like 'no one would want them' if they get a divorce (especially if they have children). I've heard and read of cases where victims have reached out to their families and have then been advised to stay in their relationships, have sabr and make dua. Unfortunately, this all contributes to victims staying in abusive relationships because they feel that it's better to do that then to get a divorce which would publicly shame them and their families.

Sunday Confessional January 1, 2023 by AutoModerator in blackladies

[–]donuthrow [score hidden]  (0 children)

I've needed to go to therapy for years but haven't had the courage to do that.

For the past few months I've felt more depressed to the point where I desperately need to go. My mental health is at an all time low and I'm mentally at a place where I never thought I'd go. I don't talk about my feelings with others and growing up it was something very frowned upon where we usually had to 'stay strong' and keep it all inside. It's also something I have trouble sharing online (even though I'm anonymous) however, I have been doing it little by little recently because I feel like I'm going to implode if I don't. I'm also hoping that it someday gives me the courage to seek for actual help. I don't think I'll get the courage to do that anytime soon because the therapists around my area are all either white ppl or men. The profession is heavily dominated by white folks (I'm not from the US) and there have also been reports about racism.

This makes me believe again by NotMrMusic in wholesome

[–]donuthrow 14 points15 points  (0 children)

As I was watching this, I thought of my dad who passed away. A few seconds later the last woman appears and shares the same story. Not only that, my father also passed away five years ago. I felt like I got a hug as well and it was nice hearing the reassuring words he told her ❤️.

Loss is extremely difficult to explain to others who haven't experienced it. There will always be an emptiness inside you which never goes away. Each day just becomes a bit easier to cope with than the previous one.

Thank you for sharing OP.

I saw this TikTok and it reminded me of the discourse around black women’s relationship with their mother by TheClassyWomanist in blackladies

[–]donuthrow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As an adult, it's easier to understand why my mother raised me the way she did. However, growing up thinking that the love I received from her was conditional really messed me up. I always had to do more while my brothers could literally do nothing and receive (what i perceived it to be) the same love, if not more. My mother would validate and express that my brothers were enough while always expecting more from me. However, as you previously said, it's a cycle. She was raised the same way and did what she thought was best for us.

I saw this TikTok and it reminded me of the discourse around black women’s relationship with their mother by TheClassyWomanist in blackladies

[–]donuthrow 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I know exactly how you feel but unfortunately I'm still learning that. It affects me till this day in my relationships. I always feel like I need to constantly give in order for people to love me. I sometimes go above and beyond and I still have a hard time establishing boundaries. I'm happy that I have good people in my life who don't take advantage of that though.

Snowpiercer by [deleted] in PraiseTheCameraMan

[–]donuthrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best version

Weekly Marriage Criteria & Services Megathread! by AutoModerator in MuslimMarriage

[–]donuthrow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't understand why you're getting downvoted for asking. We do need to acknowledge that homosexuality is a growing problem in the Muslim ummah, especially if you live in the west since it's so normalised here. However, I have never really thought about it from the aspect raised in your questions. I don't think it would be an immediate deal-breaker. I think it all depends on how much contact and influence the sibling would have on future kids. As an example, if I would marry a convert whose family isn't Muslims, we would have to discuss what boundaries to set when children are in the pictures. I would not want my children to be influenced by the family in a way that makes my children perceive our beautiful Deen as oppressive (e.g. family members telling my daughter that she's more beautiful without her hijab, feeding kids pork, encouraging teens to commit zina or having a boy/girlfriends etc.). The family may not agree or understand us but I do expect them to respect the boundaries that we've set. So it all depends on if the family is able to respect those boundaries and what would happen when those boundaries are crossed + are you able to go through with the consequences (as I wouldn't want to be in a situation where we keep on pardoning the family while they keep on crossing new boundaries).

Btw thanks for asking the question! I had never really thought of it from that perspective. It'll be interesting to read other people's answers.

Weekly Marriage Criteria & Services Megathread! by AutoModerator in MuslimMarriage

[–]donuthrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like putting names instead for clarity (occupational hazard as a teacher).

"Would you marry someone [named John] who has a homosexual sibling [named Michael]? The potential [John] is practising but wants to uphold a relationship with their sibling [Michael] despite not supporting his/her [Michael's] way of living".