All Questions

Every question answered on MuslimWay, newest first: short, honest answers for new Muslims and people curious about Islam in Europe and the US.

Can I still play video games as a Muslim?

Yes. Video games are allowed in Islam by default. Here's what to watch: prayer times, haram content and gambling-style loot boxes.

No, toilet paper alone is valid in Islam. Here's the etiquette, why water is better, and easy bidet setups for home and work.

Eating with the right hand is a strong sunnah. Here's what the hadith say, how to handle a knife and fork, and tips for left-handed people.

No. Sleeping on your stomach is disliked, not haram. Here's what the hadith says, why the right side is sunnah, and what about rolling over.

Scholars differ on birthdays. Here are both views, why the Prophet fasted on Mondays, and how to stay close to family on their birthdays.

Yes, God means Allah, but His name deserves respect. Here's when OMG becomes a problem and the Islamic phrases converts use instead.

No. You can wipe over socks put on after a full wudu, for 24 hours or 3 days when traveling. Here are the conditions and how to do it.

Regular nail polish blocks wudu water. Learn the polish-after-wudu trick, the breathable polish debate, and what's fine like henna.

Pure vanilla extract is about 35% alcohol. Here's why most scholars allow it in baking, who disagrees, and the easy alcohol-free swaps.

Most gummy bears contain pork gelatin. Here's how new Muslims can read the label and find halal, vegan and pectin-based gummies instead.

Yes. Accepting Islam wipes your slate clean, and the good you did before still counts. Here's what that means for new Muslims in practice.

Yes, you can keep your dog. Here's what Islam says about dogs, saliva and prayer, and how converts adjust without giving up their pets.