All Questions

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Is praying in congregation obligatory?

Praying in congregation is obligatory or a stressed sunnah for men, depending on the school, and not required for women. Views and excuses.

To pray during a sports tournament, map prayer windows against match times, pray in breaks on any clean spot, and shorten or combine if travelling.

If you join the congregation late, say Allahu akbar, join the imam where he is, then complete the missed units after his salam.

Yes, Muslims can play laser tag, and many scholars allow paintball with full protection and no aiming at the face; some are more cautious.

No, skydiving isn't haram for most scholars when done safely with a licensed centre. BASE jumping and reckless jumps are a different matter.

Yes, most scholars say Muslim athletes can stand for and sing the national anthem. Some stand silently; here's what players do and why.

No, it isn't haram to be a football fan. It becomes a problem only when it leads to missed prayers, betting, hatred of rivals or wasted time.

Extreme sports aren't haram in themselves. Scholars allow them with training and low real risk, but stunts likely to kill or injure you are not.

In Jannah, believers will eat fruit, bird meat and whatever they desire, and drink from rivers of water, milk, honey and non-intoxicating wine.

To pray behind an imam, intend to follow him and make each move just after he does. Steps, Ameen, al-Fatiha views and common worries.

Yes, Muslims can go surfing. Learn what to wear in the water, how to stay safe, and how to fit prayer into a surf session on the beach.

No, Jumu'ah isn't required while traveling; pray Dhuhr instead, shortened. If you attend, it counts. When it becomes required again.