Wudu & Purity
How do I clean baby urine for prayer?
Wash the wet spot with water; for a baby boy who only drinks milk, many scholars say sprinkling is enough. Steps for clothes, carpets and nappies.
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Wudu & Purity
Is vomit najis?
Most scholars say vomit is najis: Hanafis, Shafi'is and Hanbalis call it impure, Malikis only if changed. Baby spit-up is often excused.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is the Sirat bridge?
The Sirat bridge is set over hell on the Day of Judgement, and everyone crosses it to Paradise at a speed set by their deeds. What hadith say.
Family & Marriage
Can Muslims have a baby shower?
Can Muslims have a baby shower? Scholars differ: some allow a modest gift gathering, others discourage it; aqiqah is the sunnah.
Wudu & Purity
Is blood najis?
Yes, most scholars say flowing blood is najis, but small amounts from cuts, pimples or bites are excused, and blood left in halal meat is pure.
Quran
What is the Preserved Tablet in Islam?
The Preserved Tablet (al-Lawh al-Mahfuz) is the heavenly record where Allah wrote all that will happen and where the Quran is kept safe.
Modern Money
Are prediction markets like Kalshi haram?
Are prediction markets like Kalshi haram? Yes. Event contracts on Kalshi or Polymarket are bets on outcomes, which Islam forbids as gambling (maysir).
Wudu & Purity
Can Muslims wear pigskin leather?
Most scholars say Muslims should avoid pigskin leather, since tanning doesn't purify pig hide. See the school views and how to spot pigskin.
Ramadan & Fasting
Does an injection or vaccine break my fast?
No, most injections and vaccines do not break your fast, including insulin and blood tests. Nutritional drips are different; see why here.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is the Day of Judgement in Islam?
The Day of Judgement in Islam is when Allah raises everyone from the dead and judges their deeds. How it begins, what happens, and why it matters.
Afterlife & Unseen
Do Muslims go to hell for their sins?
Some Muslims may be punished in hell for a time for unrepented major sins, but no believer stays forever. How sins get erased and mercy wins.
Wudu & Purity
What is istinja?
Istinja is cleaning your private parts with water after using the toilet. Learn how to do it, paper vs water, and why it matters for prayer.
