Health & Funerals
How do I pray in hospital?
You pray in hospital as your body allows: standing, sitting or lying down. Wudu or tayammum, catheters and drips, qibla, and asking staff for help.
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Eid & Islamic Holidays
Is there an adhan for the Eid prayer?
No, there is no adhan or iqamah for the Eid prayer. The Prophet led it without a call; people gather at the set time and say the takbir instead.
Faith & Identity
What are the conditions of the shahada?
The conditions of the shahada are knowledge, certainty, acceptance, submission, truthfulness, sincerity, love and rejecting false gods, explained.
Interfaith
Do Muslims believe in the rapture?
No, Muslims don't believe in the rapture. Islam teaches the signs of the Hour, the return of Jesus and one resurrection of all people.
Quran
What is Sidrat al-Muntaha?
Sidrat al-Muntaha is the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary in the highest heavens, reached by the Prophet on the Mi'raj (Quran 53:14). Learn more.
Dua & Dhikr
What does "Barakallahu feek" mean?
"Barakallahu feek" means "May Allah bless you". What barakah is, when Muslims say it, the forms for men, women and groups, and how to reply.
Travel
Is a traveler excused from Eid prayer?
Yes, most scholars say a traveler is excused from Eid prayer, though the Shafi'i school still recommends it. Here's why joining is still worth it.
Eid & Islamic Holidays
Can I pay zakat al-fitr online?
Yes, you can pay zakat al-fitr online through a trusted mosque or charity acting as your agent, as long as it reaches the poor before the Eid prayer.
Social Media & Tech
What happens to my social media posts after I die?
Your social media posts stay online after you die unless deleted. In Islam, good posts can bring ongoing reward and bad ones can count against you.
Wudu & Purity
When does tayammum become invalid?
Tayammum becomes invalid when anything breaks wudu, when you find usable water, or when your excuse ends. Most schools renew it for each prayer.
Zakat & Charity
Is a charity raffle haram?
Yes, most scholars say a paid charity raffle is haram because it is still a lottery. Free draws, auctions and direct donations are halal alternatives.
Health & Funerals
How do I avoid heartburn while fasting?
To avoid heartburn while fasting, break your fast with dates, eat smaller meals slowly, skip fried and spicy food, and don't lie down after eating.
