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What is the Prophet's Mosque in Medina?

The Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina was built by the Prophet Muhammad, who is buried there. It is Islam's second holiest mosque.

Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam, the first qibla and the destination of the Prophet's Night Journey.

No, horse racing itself is not haram; the Prophet held horse races. Betting on races and sweepstakes is gambling, and animal welfare matters too.

Yes, animal fighting sports are haram. The Prophet forbade setting animals against each other; dog fighting, cockfighting and bullfighting count.

Is health insurance haram? Most scholars allow it for Muslims in the West where care is unaffordable or cover is required. Takaful is preferred.

A mahram is a close relative you can never marry, by blood, marriage or breastfeeding. Full mahram list for women and what changes with them.

Masjid al-Haram is the Great Mosque of Mecca around the Kaaba, the holiest place in Islam and the qibla Muslims face in every prayer.

The three holy mosques in Islam are Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina and Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. Here's why.

No, kite flying is not haram. It's a halal hobby; it becomes a problem with glass-coated strings, rooftop falls, betting or missed prayers.

How many people are needed for Jumu'ah depends on the school: 3 plus the imam (Hanafi), 12 (Maliki) or 40 (Shafi'i and Hanbali).

No, pregnant or breastfeeding women may skip Ramadan fasts if they fear harm. Learn about making up days, fidyah by school, and asking your midwife.

Day trading is not haram in itself: buying and selling halal shares quickly is allowed. Margin, short selling, CFDs and a gambling mindset are not.