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What does "SubhanAllah" mean and when do I say it?

Yes, it means "Glory be to Allah", declaring Him free of every imperfection. Say it when amazed, in prayer, after salah and in dhikr.

It depends on your goal, but start with al-Fatiha, then short surahs from Juz 'Amma, and read the translation a page a day.

Yes, there's a short routine: Astaghfirullah 3 times, Allahumma antas-salam, then SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar 33 times each.

Stay calm. Reply once politely if it helps, otherwise report, hide or ignore it, and never answer insults with insults.

It depends a little, but start with al-Fatiha, then al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Nas. Then add short surahs and Ayat al-Kursi.

Yes. Charity is rewarded any day, and December needs it. Give for Allah's sake, not as a holiday ritual, and avoid funding worship.

Yes, it's encouraged. Don't give up: every sincere dua is answered, turned into protection from harm, or saved as reward for you.

Yes, giving gifts is good at any time, December included. Thank teachers, neighbors and coworkers; skip religious items and overspending.

It depends: many scholars allow kind cards with general winter wishes; stricter scholars don't. Avoid religious images and messages.

It depends. Blocking to protect yourself from harassment is allowed, but keep family ties alive in other ways where it's safe.

Yes, it's a daily verse: Ayat al-Kursi is Quran 2:255, the greatest verse. Recite it before sleep and after each obligatory prayer.

No, dating isn't allowed in Islam, on campus or off. The halal path is getting to know someone for marriage, with family involved.