Ramadan & Fasting
How do I ask my boss for flexible hours during Ramadan?
Ask early, politely and with a clear plan. Here is how to request flexible hours or a shorter lunch break during Ramadan, with a simple script to use.
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Every question answered on MuslimWay, newest first: short, honest answers for new Muslims and people curious about Islam in Europe and the US.
Parenting
How did the Prophet Muhammad treat children?
The Prophet Muhammad treated children with kindness, play and patience. He kissed them, joked with them and never shamed them. Here are the stories.
Sports & Fitness
How can sports replace pub nights for a new Muslim?
Yes, sports can replace pub nights for a new Muslim. Team games, running clubs and classes give routine and friendship, and old friends can join too.
Men's Dress & Grooming
How can Muslim men stay modest in hot summer weather?
Muslim men can stay modest in summer with loose, light cotton or linen: knee-length or longer shorts, short sleeves, or a light kurta or thobe.
Sports & Fitness
How can I work out at home if I avoid mixed gyms?
Yes, you can work out at home if you avoid mixed gyms. A mat, bands and dumbbells are enough for a full routine, planned around prayer times.
Ramadan & Fasting
How can I support a Muslim colleague who is fasting?
Mostly by being flexible: avoid lunch meetings, offer flexible hours and don't make a fuss. Here is how to support a Muslim colleague who is fasting.
Prayer
How can I stop my mind wandering during prayer?
You can't stop it fully, but you can reduce it: prepare first, understand what you recite, remove distractions and gently return when your mind drifts.
Holidays & Celebrations
How can I start new holiday traditions as a Muslim?
Yes, you can start new holiday traditions as a Muslim around Ramadan, Eid, Fridays and charity. They can replace what you used to do in December.
Afterlife & Unseen
How can I prepare for death as a Muslim?
Prepare for death as a Muslim by repenting, settling debts, writing a will, keeping up worship and living with the end in mind. Simple practical steps.
Ramadan & Fasting
How can I finish the Quran in Ramadan?
Yes, one juz a day, about 20 pages, finishes the Quran in Ramadan. A simple plan to finish the Quran in Ramadan, even if you are new.
Wudu & Purity
Does wudu have to be done in order?
It depends on the school: Shafi'i and Hanbali say order is required in wudu, while Hanafi and Maliki say it is a sunnah. Keeping the order is best.
Ramadan & Fasting
Does vaping break the fast?
Yes, vaping breaks the fast, with or without nicotine. Vapour is an inhaled mist, not harmless steam. Here is the ruling, the exceptions and what to do.
