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How do I make up missed prayers?

To make up missed prayers, pray each one as soon as you remember, same rakat as usual. How qada works, years of missed salah, and exceptions.

The main dua to stay firm in faith is Ya Muqallibal-qulub, thabbit qalbi 'ala dinik. Plus Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana and habits that help.

Islam calls suicide a major sin, but a Muslim who dies by suicide is still Muslim, gets a funeral prayer, and their fate rests with a Merciful Allah.

Yes, Muslims believe in Shu'ayb, the prophet of Madyan often linked to Jethro. Why scholars differ on whether he was Moses' father-in-law.

If late-night scrolling makes you miss Fajr, pray it as soon as you wake, then fix the habit with a phone curfew, alarms and sleeping after Isha.

"Alif Lam Mim" are disconnected letters opening six surahs; many scholars say only Allah knows their meaning. The main views explained.

Yes, you can make wudu with rainwater, and with snow once it melts and flows. What scholars say about snow, hail and dirty rainwater.

A tidy, styled beard is fine for Muslim men, but most scholars say a goatee isn't, since it shaves the cheeks and jaw, which are part of the beard.

Deal with body image issues as a Muslim by remembering Allah looks at your heart, caring for your body as a trust, and getting help if it takes over.

Yes, matched betting is haram according to most scholars: every step means placing real bets and lay bets, so the low risk doesn't make it halal.

Yes, Muslims can play American football. The 'pigskin' is a nickname: balls are cowhide or synthetic, and touching pig leather doesn't break wudu.

Most scholars say working without a required work permit is sinful, as it breaks visa terms. The wage for halal work is generally not haram itself.