All Questions

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What sports does Islam recommend for children?

Islam recommends sports that build strength, like swimming, archery, horse riding and running. Football, martial arts and modest kit too.

Yes, non-Muslims' good deeds count in Islam: rewarded in this world, and kept in full by anyone who becomes Muslim. Faith is key for the Hereafter.

Ishmael (Isma'il) is a prophet in Islam, Abraham's eldest son with Hagar, who built the Kaaba with him and is the ancestor of Prophet Muhammad.

Yes, someone else can help you make wudu by pouring water or, if you can't wash yourself, washing your limbs while you make the intention.

When you see someone afflicted, quietly say "Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi afani..." to thank Allah, never aloud to hurt them, then help them where you can.

Yes, a male doctor can deliver your baby when needed. Islam allows it by necessity; here's how to ask for a female midwife and what if it's urgent.

Yes, Muslims can go to Las Vegas. Travel is allowed; avoid gambling, alcohol and shows, pick a non-casino hotel and keep your prayers.

Block haram content on your phone with Screen Time, Family Link, a filtering DNS and accountability apps, plus night habits that guard your gaze.

Islam respects Sikhs and shares their belief in one God, but differs on prophethood, scripture and rebirth. Here's how Muslims view Sikhism.

Yes, a savings circle (committee, pardner, tanda, susu) is halal if everyone pays and receives the same amount with no bidding or fees.

The Quran says animals are communities like us (6:38) who praise Allah. It forbids cruelty and rewards kindness, as the Prophet's hadith show.

Deal with nightmares as a Muslim by seeking refuge in Allah, spitting lightly left, turning over and not telling anyone. Bad dreams can't harm you.