All Questions

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Is a wet bathroom floor najis?

No, a wet bathroom floor isn't najis by default. Water on it is treated as clean unless you see or smell urine, so you can walk on it barefoot.

To cope with losing your job as a Muslim, trust that your rizq comes from Allah, allow yourself to feel it, and take practical steps.

If you can't grow a beard as a Muslim, there's no sin: Allah only asks what you can do. Leave what grows, keep it neat and focus on your heart.

Yes, Muslims have to keep contracts with non-Muslims. The Quran says fulfil all contracts, and the Prophet kept his word to non-Muslims.

To make wudu in a public restroom, use the sink as usual, wipe over socks or use a bottle for your feet, and dry up splashes before you leave.

Yes, PayPal, Venmo and other app balances count for zakat like bank cash. Add them to your savings and pay 2.5% if the total reaches the nisab.

No, playing pool or snooker isn't haram. Both are skill games with no dice; avoid money games, bars around alcohol and letting frames delay prayer.

Yes, you can wear hijab under a bike or ski helmet. Use a thin, pin-free sports hijab or underscarf so the helmet fits snugly and stays safe.

To turn down alcohol at a work dinner, say a short, friendly "No thanks, I don't drink," order a soft drink early and raise water for toasts.

Can I start a second congregation in the mosque? Usually yes after the main prayer ends, quietly and away from the imam's spot. Scholars differ.

Yes, a Muslim father can hug his teenage daughter. He is her mahram, and the Prophet openly showed love to Fatimah. Tips for affection with respect.

Yes, caviar is halal for most scholars: it is fish roe, and seafood is lawful. See the Hanafi view on sturgeon and what to check on the jar.