All Questions

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Can I join a support group like AA as a Muslim?

Yes. Support groups like AA or NA are allowed. Your higher power is Allah, and you can skip prayers or rituals that conflict with your faith.

Yes, a few easy ones: bathe, wear your best clothes, eat dates before Eid al-Fitr prayer, say the takbir and go home by a different route.

Rarely. Jinn and sihr are real but harm only by Allah's permission. Most mental illness is medical, so see a doctor and use ruqyah alongside it.

Is buy now, pay later halal? Interest-free pay-in-3 or pay-in-4 plans like Klarna are fine; interest-bearing plans and late-fee traps are not.

It depends on your school: most say pray two rak'at alone later, Hanafis say there's no make-up. First look for a later prayer nearby.

Yes, your father-in-law is a mahram from the moment of your nikah, for life, even after divorce. What that means for hijab, travel and in-laws.

Yes, and they're strongly encouraged. The Prophet told women and girls to come out on Eid, even on their period, to join the takbir.

Muslims can't eat pork because Allah forbids it by name in the Quran. Health reasons come second; lard, gelatin and necessity explained.

It depends on the school: Hanafis say it's obligatory for men, others a strong sunnah or communal duty. Make a real effort to go.

Yes, you can do dhikr without wudu. Dhikr and dua need no wudu by scholarly agreement; being in wudu is better but only recommended.

Yes, as long as you're considerate. Use a moderate voice that doesn't disturb others, and avoid toilets or places of mockery.

No, most scholars say it's not required, but it's a strong sunnah. Say A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim once when you start.