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Is wrestling haram?

No, wrestling isn't haram: the Prophet reportedly wrestled Rukanah. Cover navel to knee, wrestle the same gender and avoid deliberate injury.

Let yourself grieve and turn to Allah. Crying isn't weak faith: the Prophet wept for his son. Lean on others and say the dua of loss.

Yes, you can exercise while fasting in Ramadan. Train lighter, just before iftar or a few hours after, and stop if you feel unwell.

It depends: food that absorbed pork fat or juice should be avoided, but dry contact is fine, and washed pans can be used again. Details.

What breaks wudu? Toilet, passing wind, deep sleep and fainting, say all scholars. Touching private parts, blood and camel meat are debated.

Jumu'ah prayer is 2 obligatory rakat after the Friday sermon, replacing Dhuhr. Here are the sunnah rakat before and after and what if you're late.

It depends on your school, but it's at least recommended to stop cutting hair and nails from Dhul Hijjah until your qurbani is done.

What do Muslims say when they pray? Allahu Akbar, al-Fatiha, short praises in bowing and prostration, the tashahhud and salam, with meanings.

The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca that Muslims face in prayer. Its meaning, the change from Jerusalem, and how exact it must be.

Muslims pray five times a day: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. Here are the times, rakat, where five comes from, and optional prayers.

How do I pray as a Muslim? Make wudu, face Mecca, then follow intention, takbir, al-Fatiha, ruku, sujood and salam. A simple guide.

The difference between Hajj and Umrah: Hajj has fixed dates and is a pillar of Islam; Umrah can be done any time in a few hours.