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What is the evil eye in Islam?

The evil eye in Islam is real harm from an envious or admiring look, by Allah's permission. How it works, how to protect yourself, and nazar.

Yes, you can cook for your non-Muslim family during Ramadan. They don't have to fast, and cooking won't break yours. Tasting and pork explained.

The Hawd is the Prophet's pool on the Day of Judgement: water whiter than milk, and one drink ends thirst forever. Its link with al-Kawthar.

Istihada is bleeding outside a woman's normal period. Unlike a period, she still prays and fasts, making wudu after each prayer time begins.

It's your choice: the UK census religion question is voluntary and the US census doesn't ask. If you answer, be honest; being counted helps Muslims.

Intercession (shafa'ah) in Islam is when Allah lets the Prophet and others plead for people on Judgement Day, only by His permission.

Yes, you can use lip balm while fasting. It stays on your lips and doesn't break the fast; just don't lick it off or swallow it on purpose.

Yes, most scholars say donating blood does not break your fast, though the Hanbali view differs. Donating after iftar is safest; here's why.

The Mizan in Islam is the scale that weighs every deed on the Day of Judgement. What makes it heavy: dhikr, good character and sincere faith.

No, you don't have to register your conversion to Islam. The US and UK don't record religion, but a mosque certificate helps for Umrah or marriage.

It depends: most scholars say a nutritional or hydration IV drip breaks the fast, while medicine-only drips are disputed. Illness excuses you anyway.

Madhi and wadi only need washing and wudu, while mani (semen or a woman's climax fluid) requires ghusl. Learn how to tell them apart.