Ramadan & Fasting
Does tasting food while cooking break my fast?
No, tasting food while cooking does not break your fast if you spit it out. What Ibn Abbas said, the schools' views and how to taste safely.
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Health & Funerals
Can I fast if I have an eating disorder?
It depends, but often no: if fasting could trigger or worsen an eating disorder, Islam excuses you. Decide with your doctor and make up or pay fidya.
Citizenship & State
Can Muslims own guns in the US?
It depends, but Muslims can generally own guns legally in the US. Islam allows self-defense and hunting, with full legal compliance and safety.
Ramadan & Fasting
Can I use nasal spray while fasting?
It depends: many scholars say a light nasal spray is fine if not swallowed, while nasal drops break the fast. Both views and how to stay safe.
Work & Career
Is MLM haram?
Is MLM haram? Most MLM schemes are, because of joining fees, commissions from recruits and forced buying. Here's when selling a product is fine.
Ramadan & Fasting
Can I use eye drops while fasting?
Yes, eye drops do not break your fast for most scholars. The Maliki and Hanbali view, contact lens drops, ear drops and tasting drops in your throat.
Health & Funerals
Does smoking break the fast?
Yes, smoking breaks the fast according to all four schools, and so do vaping, shisha and snus. Plus nicotine patches and quitting during Ramadan.
Wudu & Purity
Does a wet dream break my fast?
No, a wet dream does not break your fast because it happens in your sleep. Take a ghusl before your next prayer and keep fasting as normal.
Ramadan & Fasting
Does swimming break my fast?
No, swimming does not break your fast if you don't swallow water. What scholars say about diving, accidental swallowing and safe swims in Ramadan.
Citizenship & State
Do Muslims have to pay taxes?
Yes, Muslims have to pay the taxes their country's law requires. Tax evasion is haram cheating, legal tax planning is fine, and zakat stays separate.
Ramadan & Fasting
Does vomiting break my fast?
No, vomiting by accident does not break your fast, but making yourself vomit does. What the hadith says and what to do after being sick while fasting.
Citizenship & State
Is it haram to claim government benefits?
No, it's not haram to claim government benefits you're truly eligible for. Lying or hiding income to get more is fraud and is haram.
