Sports & Fitness
Who are some famous Muslim athletes?
Famous Muslim athletes include Muhammad Ali, Mohamed Salah, Mo Farah, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Ibtihaj Muhammad. How they live their faith in public.
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Afterlife & Unseen
Who are Munkar and Nakir?
Munkar and Nakir are the two angels who question a person in the grave. Learn who they are, the three questions they ask and how Allah steadies believers.
Prayer
Which prayer time calculation method should I use?
Use the method your local mosque follows. MWL, ISNA and Umm al-Qura differ mainly in the Fajr and Isha angles, and each is a reasonable choice.
Prayer
Which prayer should I start with as a beginner?
Mostly, start with the prayer whose time has arrived, then add the rest. A realistic learning order for beginners so you reach all five prayers in weeks.
Sports & Fitness
Which famous athletes converted to Islam?
Yes, quite a few: Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Tyson, Franck Ribéry and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Why athletes convert and what fame does not change.
Quran
Where in the Quran does it say to wear hijab?
Mainly Quran 24:31 (veils over the chest) and 33:59 (outer cloaks). Scholars of the four schools read them as covering hair and body.
Quran
Where does the Quran forbid alcohol?
Yes, the Quran forbids alcohol, most clearly in Surah al-Ma'idah 5:90-91, after earlier verses (16:67, 2:219, 4:43) prepared believers step by step.
Afterlife & Unseen
Where do the children of non-Muslims go in the afterlife?
Where do the children of non-Muslims go after death? Many scholars say children who die before accountability are not punished; Allah knows best.
Pre-Shahada
Where do I start learning about Islam?
Usually start small: a short introduction, the Quran in translation, a short life of the Prophet ﷺ and one local contact. Go at your own pace.
Prayer
Where do I put my hands during prayer?
It depends on your school: most Muslims fold the right hand over the left, below the navel or on the chest. Some Malikis keep their arms at their sides.
Pre-Shahada
Where can I get a free Quran in English?
Yes, you can usually get a free English Quran from mosques, outreach tables, charities, libraries and apps. Here is where to ask and what to check.
Parenting
When should I start talking to my teen about marriage?
In most cases, start in the early teens with calm talks about values, then discuss real choices later. Never pressure; consent is required.
