All Questions

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Can I say "Assalamu alaikum" if I'm not Muslim?

Yes. "Assalamu alaikum" means "peace be upon you," and anyone can say it. Here's how to say it and how Muslims reply.

Ideally both, but religion comes first. Islam welcomes love, yet faith and character decide. Here's how to weigh them.

No, not in your own marriage. Polygyny is permitted with strict conditions, but you can refuse it. Here's how.

It's a serious warning sign. Scholars differ on someone who never prays, but most strongly discourage it. Here's why.

Yes. Islam doesn't restrict marriage by race or culture; faith and character matter. Here's how mixed couples make it work.

It depends on why. Hear your parents out, but a wali can't block a good match over race or pride. Here's what to do.

Istikhara is a short prayer for guidance, highly recommended before marriage. Here's how to pray it and what comes next.

Yes, according to most scholars. A non-Muslim father can't be your wali, so an imam usually takes the role.

Mahr is the husband's gift to his wife, and it's hers alone. Islam sets no fixed amount. Here's how to choose a fair one.

Yes, generally, if its terms don't go against Islam. Marriage conditions are honored, but some terms aren't valid.

No. Islam has no age limit for marriage, and the Quran urges helping singles of any age marry. Here's how to start.

Yes, an age gap between consenting adults is allowed. Islam sets no limit, but compatibility matters. Here's what to weigh.