Prayer
What is the eclipse prayer?
The eclipse prayer (salat al-kusuf) is a two-rakah sunnah prayer with two bowings in each rakah, prayed during a solar or lunar eclipse. Here's how.
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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.
Eid & Islamic Holidays
Can kids watch the qurbani slaughter?
Yes, kids can watch the qurbani slaughter; Islam doesn't forbid it. How to decide by age, prepare them, and options in Europe and the USA.
Faith & Identity
Is manifesting haram?
Manifesting is haram if you believe thoughts or the universe create reality; Islam encourages goals, positive thinking and dua to Allah instead.
Interfaith
Is there baptism in Islam?
No, there is no baptism in Islam. Every child is born pure, and you enter Islam by saying the shahada, with a ghusl recommended afterwards.
Dua & Dhikr
What dua do I say when I lose something?
There's no fixed lost-item dua, but Muslims say "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un" and ask Allah for help finding it. Plus rules for found items.
Eid & Islamic Holidays
What animals can be used for qurbani?
Qurbani animals are sheep, goats, cows (incl. buffalo) and camels. Minimum ages, defects that disqualify an animal, and sharing a cow by seven.
Social Media & Tech
Is it haram to show off my lifestyle on Instagram?
Showing off your lifestyle on Instagram isn't haram in itself; sharing blessings is fine. Boasting to look superior is what Islam warns against.
Pre-Shahada
How many prophets are named in the Quran?
The Quran names 25 prophets, from Adam to Muhammad. See the full list, the Bible names, and why Muslims believe many more were sent.
Wudu & Purity
Is water najis if a fly falls in it?
No, water is not najis if a fly falls in it. The hadith of the fly shows the drink stays pure, and insects with no flowing blood don't make it impure.
Modern Money
Are RSUs and employee stock options halal?
Yes, RSUs and employee stock options are generally halal if the company's business is halal. Learn about screening, options, purification and zakat.
Eid & Islamic Holidays
Can a woman slaughter the qurbani animal?
Yes, a Muslim woman can slaughter the qurbani animal herself, even on her period. The evidence, doing it yourself, and Western laws.
Work & Career
How do I cope with a toxic workplace as a Muslim?
To cope with a toxic workplace as a Muslim, keep your character good, use your legal rights, guard your health, and leave if it harms you.
