Scenario:
Assallamu alykum,

I just started college this year and confused about major. I want to do something for Islam. I want something that will benefit our community. As being a female it is recommended that we do work in a place that is less interaction with guys. I’m not planning to stay in college longer as i’m planning to get married to fulfill my deen. Please help me for wallahi im confused and stressed out about this.

Answer: You have not specified a question to us. Help you in what area of your life? Deen? Your choice of major in college? If you just started college and don’t know your major, coupled with the fact that you are not going to be in college long enough to graduate, chances are you would unfortunately  fail in your obligation!

You have two choices: get a major, graduate in it and make a contribution to the Muslim Ummah. If the reality of this is impossible, then learn those skills that would make you an effective home maker. In Islam this is not a crime!. Attain good household and homemaking habits.  If you are confused and wish to harp on both – college and homemaking whilst lacking focus, chances are that you would not attain either one with superior standards. Your ineffectiveness would result in frustration and another generation of girl-like behavior instead of a new generation of honorable woman!

If you have desires and your adult related desires are causing you to want to get married, then get married with appropriate consent and be the best woman you can be when it comes towards religious and martial obligations.

Instead of limiting your focus on college and marriage, we think you need to sort out what you really want to achieve in life. Attain professional counseling from a person that understands Islamic and western values.

Good luck, wasalam

Allah certainly knows Best.