Hijab & Women's Dress
Am I a hypocrite for wearing hijab if I still sin?
No, wearing hijab while you still sin doesn't make you a hypocrite. Everyone sins; good deeds erase bad ones, so keep it and keep repenting.
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Every question answered on MuslimWay, newest first: short, honest answers for new Muslims and people curious about Islam in Europe and the US.
Daily Life & Manners
Can Muslim kids play with dolls?
Yes, most scholars say Muslim kids can play with dolls. Aisha played with dolls in the Prophet's house; some scholars prefer simple or faceless dolls.
Food & Halal
What does tayyib mean in food?
Tayyib means good, pure and wholesome: food that is clean, healthy, ethically produced and lawfully earned, on top of being halal. Here's how.
Daily Life & Manners
Is it haram to spit in the mosque?
Yes, spitting in the mosque is a sin according to the hadith. Why burying it no longer works on carpets, plus what to do when you have a cold.
Prayer
Can I pray in a room with a toilet?
It depends: praying inside a toilet is disliked (invalid for Hanbalis), but an en-suite bedroom or hotel room is fine. Pray on a clean spot there.
Quran
Do I need to memorize the Quran to become Muslim?
No, you don't need to memorize the Quran to become Muslim. Only the shahada is needed; learn al-Fatiha and short surahs for prayer step by step.
School & University
Can I shake hands at my graduation ceremony?
It depends: same-gender handshakes at graduation are fine; most scholars say avoid opposite-gender handshakes, while a minority allow a brief one.
Afterlife & Unseen
Is there music in Jannah?
Many scholars say there will be beautiful sounds and singing in Jannah, linked by some to Quran 30:15, though the details are part of the unseen.
Interfaith
What does Islam say about Jehovah's Witnesses?
Islam agrees with Jehovah's Witnesses that God is one and Jesus is not God, but sees Jesus as a human prophet who was not crucified (Quran 4:157).
Dua & Dhikr
Can I make dua to win the lottery?
No, you shouldn't make dua to win the lottery, since it's gambling. What to ask Allah for instead: halal income, barakah and freedom from debt.
Dua & Dhikr
Do I need wudu to make dua?
No, you don't need wudu to make dua. You can call on Allah anytime, in any state. Wudu is a recommended manner, not a condition for your dua.
Faith & Identity
Why does Allah say "We" in the Quran?
Allah says "We" in the Quran as a royal plural of majesty, not more than one God. Learn why the Quran switches between We, I and He.
