Modern Money
Is opening Pokemon card packs gambling?
Opening Pokemon card packs is usually not gambling: you get real cards at a fair price. Paid breaks, mystery boxes and chasing hits come close.
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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.
Modern Money
Is playing cards haram?
Playing cards for money is haram. Scholars differ on casual card games with no betting; here are both views and the conditions to keep.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is the book of deeds in Islam?
The book of deeds is the angels' record of everything you did and said, given in the right or left hand on the Day of Judgement.
Daily Life & Manners
What do I do if a coach of the opposite sex wants to shake hands?
If a coach of the opposite sex wants to shake hands, decline warmly with a hand on your heart and a smile. Here's what to say and how to prepare.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is the trumpet on the Day of Judgement?
The trumpet (as-Sur) is a horn an angel, commonly named Israfil, will blow to end the world and then raise everyone for the Day of Judgement.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
What is the adhan?
The adhan is the Islamic call to prayer, made five times a day. Learn its words and meaning, how it began with Bilal, and why it matters.
Prayer
How do I pray while hiking or camping?
To pray while hiking or camping, use any clean ground, face the qibla as best you can, do wudu or tayammum, and shorten only if it counts as travel.
Afterlife & Unseen
When will the Day of Judgement happen?
No one knows when the Day of Judgement will happen except Allah. Islam teaches it comes suddenly, on a Friday, after major signs.
Men's Dress & Grooming
How do I make wudu with a beard?
To make wudu with a beard, wash your face, let water flow over the beard and comb it with wet fingers. Thin beards need water on the skin.
Prayer
Can I combine prayers because of sports practice?
Usually no. Most scholars don't count regular sports practice as a reason to combine prayers, though some allow it now and then in real hardship.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can I wear sunscreen or lotion during wudu?
Yes, most sunscreen and lotion is fine for wudu because it absorbs. Only water-resistant or thick barrier products that make water bead need removing.
Sports & Fitness
Can Muslims go to a mixed gym?
Yes, Muslims can go to a mixed gym if they cover their awrah, lower their gaze and avoid close contact. Here's how to make it work.
