Wudu & Purity
Can I make wudu with seawater or pool water?
Yes, you can make wudu with seawater, which the Prophet called pure, and with clean chlorinated pool water. When water is not valid for wudu.
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Ramadan & Fasting
What is i'tikaf?
I'tikaf is staying in a mosque for worship, especially in the last ten days of Ramadan. It's a sunnah, and even one night or a few hours can count.
Daily Life & Manners
Does swearing break your fast?
No, swearing does not break your fast or need a make-up day, but it can wipe out its reward. What the Prophet said about bad speech while fasting.
Wudu & Purity
Does swearing break wudu?
No, swearing does not break wudu in any of the four schools, but renewing it after angry words is recommended. Here is why it still matters.
Wudu & Purity
Does being naked break wudu?
No, being naked does not break wudu. Learn what does, why touching private parts is debated, and how to keep wudu after a shower.
Ramadan & Fasting
Can women fast on their period?
No, women don't fast on their period and a fast kept during it isn't valid. Missed Ramadan days are made up later, unlike prayers, which are forgiven.
Wudu & Purity
Does touching my private parts break wudu?
For most scholars, touching your private parts directly with the inner hand breaks wudu; Hanafis say it doesn't. Through clothes it never does.
Health & Funerals
Can Muslims do tai chi?
Yes, Muslims can do tai chi as gentle exercise, but should avoid its Taoist side: chi energy beliefs, chants and bowing to images or teachers.
Wudu & Purity
Does vomiting break wudu?
Whether vomiting breaks wudu depends on the school: Shafi'is and Malikis say no, Hanafis say a mouthful does, Hanbalis a large amount.
Health & Funerals
Can I exercise on my period?
Yes, you can exercise on your period. Islam only pauses prayer, fasting and a few acts of worship; sport, gym and swimming are all allowed.
Citizenship & State
Can I report a crime by another Muslim to the police?
Yes, you can report a crime by another Muslim to the police. Islam demands justice even against your own, and hiding abuse or fraud isn't allowed.
Wudu & Purity
Does laughing break wudu?
No, laughing outside prayer does not break wudu. Audible laughter in prayer breaks the prayer, and Hanafis say loud laughter breaks wudu too.
