All Questions

Every question answered on MuslimWay, newest first: short, honest answers for new Muslims and people curious about Islam in Europe and the US.

Is trash talk haram?

Trash talk that insults, mocks or humiliates opponents is haram, while true, friendly banter is fine. Here's where Islam draws the line in sport.

No, Muslims believe the Quran isn't a copy of the Bible. Both share stories from one divine source, but the Quran confirms, corrects and adds.

Yes, competition is allowed in Islam. The Prophet raced Aisha and held horse races; it becomes wrong with gambling, harm, ego or missed prayers.

Yes, Muslims can do figure skating. It's a halal sport; the questions are modest costumes, music, pairs skating with non-mahrams and prayer times.

Yes, many scholars allow Jumu'ah at work if there's Dhuhr time, a khutbah and a congregation. Learn the conditions and how to set it up with HR.

Jumu'ah prayer is at Dhuhr time on Friday, after midday. Most UK, EU and US mosques start the khutbah between about 12:15 and 1:45 pm.

Muslims can do cheerleading's tumbling and stunts, but short uniforms, mixed crowds and co-ed lifts are the issues. Here's how Muslims adapt it.

A khutbah is the sermon an imam gives before the Friday prayer, and at Eid and weddings. Learn its structure, language and etiquette.

Muslims take off their shoes in the mosque to keep the prayer floor clean for sujood and to show respect, though praying in clean shoes is allowed.

Yes, Muslims can do target shooting: the Prophet encouraged archery and said power is shooting. Follow the law, stay safe, never use live targets.

It depends: Islam teaches faithful Jews and Christians before Muhammad are rewarded, and those who never truly heard are judged with justice.

Yes, you can usually take photos inside a mosque if it's allowed. Ask before photographing people praying and never disturb worship.