Modern Money
Is sports betting haram?
Yes, sports betting is haram: staking money on a match is gambling, which Quran 5:90 forbids. Sweepstakes count too; free sponsor prizes don't.
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Quran
Can I hang Quran verses on my wall?
Yes, most scholars allow it if the verses are respected: hang them in a clean place, never the bathroom, and not as a charm.
Holidays & Celebrations
Can I visit my grandparents' grave at Christmas as a Muslim?
Yes, you can. The Prophet visited his mother's grave. What a Muslim can do at a non-Muslim grandparent's grave.
Dua & Dhikr
Can I read my duas from my phone or a paper?
Yes, outside prayer you can read duas from a phone, book or paper. Inside salah, use memorized duas; schools differ on reading.
Quran
Is reciting the Quran rewarded if I don't understand it?
Yes, every letter you recite is rewarded even without understanding it. But reflecting on the meaning, little by little, is the higher goal.
Dua & Dhikr
How do I send salawat on the Prophet?
Yes, it's easy: say "Sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam" when his name is mentioned. The full Ibrahimiyyah form is said in prayer.
Dua & Dhikr
Can I ask other people to make dua for me?
Yes, asking a living person to pray for you is allowed; the Companions asked the Prophet for dua. Keep making your own dua to Allah too.
Mental Health
Is going to therapy a lack of faith in Allah?
No. Therapy is a means, and using means is part of tawakkul. The Prophet ﷺ told people to seek treatment. Here's how faith and therapy fit.
Holidays & Celebrations
How do I pray while traveling home for the holidays?
It depends on the distance. On trips of about 80 km or more you can shorten and, for most schools, combine prayers.
Modern Money
Is crypto halal?
Is crypto halal? Many scholars allow buying and holding established coins like Bitcoin, but leverage, scam coins and gambling-style trading are haram.
Quran
Can I play the Quran in my house for protection?
Yes, playing it at home is fine and blessed, but the promised protection is tied mainly to reciting it yourself. It isn't a charm.
Dua & Dhikr
Can I make dua for someone without telling them?
Yes, praying for someone in their absence is a sunnah, and the angels pray the same good for you. Telling them is optional.
