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What does the Quran say about Jews?

The Quran says the Children of Israel were honored with prophets and the Torah, praises righteous Jews, and criticizes deeds, never ethnicity.

No, it isn't haram to pierce a baby girl's ears for most scholars. Earrings were worn in the Prophet's time; age, boys and safety explained.

The zakat on found treasure (rikaz) is one fifth, paid right away. Lost wallets and phones aren't treasure: they must go back to their owner.

No, investing in stocks is not gambling in Islam: shares are ownership of real businesses. Options, CFDs, leverage and meme hype are the risk.

The Quran says Christians are nearest in affection to Muslims and praises their humility, while disagreeing with the Trinity and Jesus as God.

Wash hijabs on a cool, gentle cycle or by hand, air-dry, iron on low and store by fabric. Clean clothes are part of Islamic cleanliness.

Turkey bacon is halal only if the turkey was slaughtered the halal way. The name isn't the issue; check the label for a halal logo and pork casings.

The Great Mosque of Cordoba is a mosque in Spain begun in 785 in al-Andalus, a cathedral since 1236. Its arches, history and whether you can pray.

Can a Muslim child have godparents? Not with baptism vows, but loving relatives can be mentors, and you can name a guardian in your will.

Yes, Muslims can build a credit score without paying interest: pay cards in full, use secured cards, rent and utility reporting. What to avoid.

The difference between Islam and Judaism lies mainly in Jesus, Muhammad and scripture. Both share strict monotheism, Abraham, Moses and law.

The awrah of a child in Islam: young children have none; covering is introduced gradually and the full adult awrah applies from puberty.