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Can Muslims join the Scouts or Girl Guides?

Yes, Muslims can join the Scouts or Girl Guides. Learn about the promise wording, mixed groups, camps, uniform and church parades.

Humans normally can't see jinn in their true form (Quran 7:27), but jinn can appear in other shapes. What hadith say and when to see a doctor.

Yes, you can take your shahada in front of your non-Muslim family. Invite them if they're supportive, or say it privately and tell them later.

Jerusalem is holy to Muslims as home of al-Aqsa, the third holiest mosque, the first qibla and the place of the Prophet's Night Journey.

No, breast milk is not najis. All four schools agree human milk is pure, so leaks on your clothes don't stop you praying or break your wudu.

The dua for entering a market is "La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah...". Its meaning, the debate on its chain, and sunnah shopping manners.

Forwarding Islamic chain messages is haram when they hold fake hadith or bad-luck threats. Sourced reminders are fine. How to check them first.

Find peace of mind in Islam through remembrance of Allah, trust in His plan and contentment, with daily habits like prayer and adhkar.

The Quran repeats stories to teach a new lesson each time, comfort believers and help memorization. See why Moses appears so often.

Yes, keeping interest earned on a rental deposit is generally haram. Take back your full deposit and give the interest to charity without reward.

Muslim men can go shirtless at home, the pool or the beach, since a man's awrah is navel to knee. But cover your shoulders when you pray.

No, it isn't haram to work for the tax office in most cases. Why the hadith about maks refers to unjust tolls, and what scholars say today.