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Where does the soul go when we sleep in Islam?

In Islam, Allah takes the soul partly during sleep and returns it when we wake, unless death is decreed (Quran 39:42). Where it goes is unseen.

Yes, you can play online games with voice chat as a Muslim. Keep your speech clean, avoid flirting, and mute toxic lobbies. Here's what to watch for.

"Jazakallahu khairan" means "May Allah reward you with good". Why Muslims say it instead of thanks, the forms to use and how to reply.

It depends: many scholars say droppings of halal birds like pigeons are pure, the Shafi'is say all are najis. Small unavoidable splashes are excused.

Islam treats mental health as real health: struggling isn't weak faith, treatment is encouraged, and dhikr and prayer comfort the heart.

The best Quran reciters for beginners read slowly and clearly, like al-Husary, al-Minshawi and Alafasy. Here's how to pick and learn with one.

It depends: a regular credit union still lends and pays dividends based on interest, so most products aren't halal. Interest-free accounts are fine.

Yes, it's okay to visit Muslim countries as a convert. You're a full member of the ummah; here's what to expect, from warm welcomes to questions.

Ta'zir is a discretionary punishment in Islamic law for crimes with no fixed penalty, chosen by a judge, from a warning to a fine or prison.

It depends: Muslim men may use concealer, tinted SPF or stage makeup, but glam makeup like lipstick counts as imitating women for most scholars.

It depends: many scholars allow Muslims to act if roles avoid nudity, intimate scenes, cross-dressing and playing prophets. Views and limits.

Yes, most scholars would let Muslims say "Hail Mary" as a football term for a long pass. Reciting the Catholic prayer itself is a different matter.