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

Can Muslim athletes wear kits with alcohol or betting sponsors?

It depends. Many scholars say Muslim athletes should avoid alcohol or betting sponsor logos where possible; others see team kits as a lighter issue.

A Stocks and Shares ISA is halal if what's inside is halal: Shariah-screened funds yes, bond funds and interest on cash no. LISA bonus explained.

Most Muslim athletes don't drink or spray podium champagne: they step aside, hold the trophy, or get a non-alcoholic drink like F1's rosewater.

Muslim footballers do sujood after scoring to thank Allah. It's sujood ash-shukr, the prostration of gratitude the Prophet did at good news.

Riba in Islam is interest: a guaranteed extra on a loan, or an unequal swap of like goods. Learn the two types, why it's forbidden and examples.

Yes, cheating in sports is haram. Doping, diving, match-fixing and lying to referees are all deception, which Islam forbids in every area.

Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder in prayer because the Prophet commanded straight rows with no gaps, a sign of unity, equality and order.

No, Muslims don't believe all religions are the same, but they believe every prophet taught one core message: worship the One God.

Women stand in rows behind the men in mixed prayer, and a woman leading women stands in the middle of the first row. Common setups explained.

Yes, Muslim women can run in public, wearing loose, modest clothes and hijab. Aisha even raced the Prophet. Safety and modesty tips inside.

The reward of praying in the mosque is 25 to 27 times that of praying alone, plus steps that raise you and angels praying for you.

Animals will be gathered on the Day of Judgement and wrongs between them settled, but they aren't judged like humans; many say they become dust.