Dua & Dhikr
Can I make dua for my pet?
Yes, you can make dua for your pet: for healing, safety or a lost animal. What Islam says about mercy to animals and grieving a pet that dies.
Archive
All Questions
Every question answered on MuslimWay, newest first: short, honest answers for new Muslims and people curious about Islam in Europe and the US.
Pre-Shahada
What was the last verse of the Quran revealed?
Many scholars say the last verse of the Quran revealed was 2:281, "fear a Day when you will be returned to Allah". See the other views and 5:3.
Wudu & Purity
Do I need istinja after passing gas?
No, you don't need istinja after passing gas. Wind breaks wudu, so renew it, but there's nothing to wash. What to do when you're unsure.
Modern Money
Is selling gift cards below face value haram?
It depends on the card: Visa gift cards count as money, so a discount is close to riba, while many scholars allow selling store cards below value.
Mental Health
How do I cope with a loved one's addiction as a Muslim?
Cope with a loved one's addiction as a Muslim: make dua, support treatment, don't enable the habit, and set boundaries to protect yourself and family.
Citizenship & State
Can Muslims accept a knighthood or OBE?
Yes, most scholars say Muslims can accept a knighthood, OBE or MBE as thanks for service. Learn about kneeling at the ceremony and staying humble.
Hijab & Women's Dress
Can Muslim men wear tight clothes?
Muslim men can wear fitted clothes, but not skin-tight trousers or leggings that outline the navel-to-knee area. What's fine, what to avoid.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can Muslim men shave their legs for sports?
Yes, Muslim men can shave their legs for sports. Leg hair is neutral in Islam; just avoid imitating women and keep your awrah private.
Travel
Can a Muslim woman ride alone with a male taxi driver?
It depends: many scholars allow a Muslim woman to take a short taxi ride alone with a male driver when needed; others are stricter about khalwa.
Zakat & Charity
What is khums?
Khums means one-fifth (20%), from Quran 8:41. Sunnis apply it to war spoils and buried treasure; Shia Muslims also pay it on yearly surplus income.
Travel
Is it safe to drive in a hijab or niqab?
Yes, it's safe to drive in a hijab, and in a niqab with a clear eye opening. Tips for side vision, plus the law in the UK, USA and Europe.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Why is the prayer carpet at an angle in some mosques?
Mosque carpets are at an angle because the building doesn't face the qibla, but the prayer rows must. Why it happens and if small errors matter.
