Eid & Islamic Holidays
How do I explain Eid to my non-Muslim friends?
Explain Eid to non-Muslim friends simply: it's the Muslim festival, held twice a year with prayer, family, food and gifts. Easy comparisons and tips.
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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.
Faith & Identity
When does each prayer time end?
Each prayer ends when the next begins, except Fajr, which ends at sunrise. Asr is best before the sun yellows, Isha before midnight. Full guide here.
Faith & Identity
What are the 99 names of Allah?
The 99 names of Allah describe God's attributes, like Ar-Rahman and Al-Ghafur. Learn where they come from, some key names and how to use them in dua.
Faith & Identity
Can I ask my school to use my new Muslim name?
Yes, you can ask your school to use your new Muslim name; most let you record a preferred name, though changing your name isn't required in Islam.
Interfaith
Do Muslims believe in Lot?
Yes, Muslims believe in Lot, called Lut in the Quran: a messenger sent to Sodom and saved with his believing family. How Islam tells his story.
Dua & Dhikr
What dua do I say for a newborn baby?
A popular newborn dua is "Barakallahu laka fil-mawhubi lak...", and the Prophet prayed for barakah on babies. Congrats, protection and Quran duas.
Afterlife & Unseen
Will we remember our life on earth in Jannah?
Yes, people in Jannah will remember their life on earth, the Quran shows, but Allah removes grudges and pain so memories no longer hurt.
Quran
What does the Quran say about slavery?
The Quran limited slavery, urged freeing slaves and demanded kind treatment. Today scholars agree slavery and trafficking are haram.
Social Media & Tech
Is it haram to write fake online reviews?
Yes, writing fake online reviews is haram. A review is testimony, and false testimony is a major sin, whether fake praise or a fake attack on a rival.
Wudu & Purity
Is mud from the street najis?
No, mud from the street is not najis by default. Dirt and rain are pure, and the four schools excuse small, unavoidable splashes of street mud.
Modern Money
Is real estate crowdfunding halal?
Real estate crowdfunding can be halal when you own an equity share and earn rent or sale profit; debt deals with fixed returns are riba.
Daily Life & Manners
Is an aqeeq ring sunnah for men?
No, an aqeeq ring isn't an established sunnah; the hadiths praising it are weak. Men may still wear a silver ring with agate, without belief in luck.
