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Do Muslims believe in Noah's Ark?

Yes, Muslims believe in Noah's Ark and the flood. The Quran tells the story, says the ark rested on al-Judi, and draws lessons on patience.

Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal before a fast. It's a blessed sunnah. Eat slow-energy foods like oats and eggs, and drink plenty of water.

No, Eidi isn't required. It's Eid money or gifts, mainly for kids, a cultural custom and a good deed, and it's not zakat al-fitr.

Yes. Postpartum depression is a medical condition, not weak faith. Islam honors mothers and encourages treatment. Talk to your doctor or midwife.

Eating disorders are illnesses, not sins or weak faith. Islam teaches balance and respect for your body, and illness can exempt you from fasting.

It depends on the culture: biryani, couscous, rendang, maamoul and more. Sunnah: dates before the Eid al-Fitr prayer; qurbani meat on Adha.

Are student loans haram? Interest-bearing loans are riba, but scholars differ on need and on UK income-contingent loans. Views and halal options.

The benefits of fasting in Islam: it builds taqwa, trains self-control, wipes past sins and earns a special reward from Allah Himself.

Yes, cheese is usually halal. Microbial and vegetable rennet are fine; scholars differ on animal rennet. Watch for wine and gelatin too.

Yes, you can wear deodorant while fasting. It stays on the skin and doesn't break your fast. Just avoid inhaling spray mist on purpose.

No, not all chicken is halal. Chicken is a halal animal, but it needs Islamic slaughter; most Western supermarket chicken doesn't have it.

You start fasting in Ramadan at dawn (Fajr), not sunrise, and stop at sunset (Maghrib). Here's how to find your exact local times.