All Questions

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Can I do dhikr on my period?

Yes, you can do dhikr on your period. SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, salawat and any dua are allowed; only prayer and fasting are paused.

See a doctor, and you can use ruqyah too. Depression needs proper medical care, and ruqyah is a spiritual support that should never replace it.

Yes, it's required: the Prophet said a prayer without al-Fatiha is invalid. It's also a dialogue in which Allah answers you line by line.

Yes. Mood stabilizers, other prescribed medicine and therapy are allowed. Bipolar disorder is a medical condition, not a spiritual failing.

It depends. Most scholars don't allow THC for anxiety when alternatives exist, while pure CBD is viewed more leniently. Here's the detail.

Yes, you can do dhikr while driving or working. It needs no special place or position; just keep safety and your work's focus first.

Yes, it's recommended, not required. The Friday al-Kahf narration is accepted by many scholars and questioned by some; missing it isn't a sin.

Yes. Sleeping pills used as directed are allowed, and your body has a right to rest. Avoid misuse and plan ahead so you still wake for Fajr.

Yes. Prescribed ADHD medication treats a real condition and doesn't intoxicate at the right dose. Misuse without a prescription isn't allowed.

No human wrote it, Muslims believe: the Quran is Allah's word, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through Gabriel over about 23 years.

It depends on what you count: Islam has two official holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, plus Friday and several special days.

No, new clothes for Eid aren't required. The sunnah is to wear your best, and that can be something you own. Never take on debt for it.