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What is kaffarah for breaking a fast?

Kaffarah for breaking a fast is 60 days of fasting in a row, or feeding 60 poor people, for deliberate intercourse on a Ramadan day.

Yes, Muslims can diet to lose weight. Islam teaches moderation in eating, but warns against extreme diets that harm your body or mind.

Yes, Islam encourages exercise: your body is a trust, the Prophet raced and praised strength, and staying fit helps you worship and serve others.

Yes, lying on government forms is haram, from visa and tax forms to benefit, insurance and census forms. Honest mistakes just need fixing.

Fidya in Islam is feeding one poor person for each Ramadan fast you can never make up, paid by the elderly and chronically ill. Here's how much.

No, Muslims don't believe in the Trinity. Islam teaches God is One with no son or partner. Here's what the Quran says about Jesus.

No, touching a dog does not break wudu. The schools differ on whether its saliva or wet fur is impure, so wash a licked spot before praying.

It depends. Working in the weapons industry for lawful defense is allowed in principle, but helping aggression or oppressors is haram.

It depends, but most scholars allow Muslims to work in immigration or border control if they act fairly, honestly and with compassion.

Yes, you can make wudu with a prosthetic limb. Wash what remains of the limb in the wudu area; if none remains, that step drops.

Yes, most scholars say a nicotine patch doesn't break your fast because it works through the skin. Smoking, vaping and nicotine gum do break it.

Is a 401(k) halal? Yes, if you pick halal funds inside it. Take the employer match, but avoid bond and stable-value funds and 401(k) loans.