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.

Is Nutella halal?

Yes, Nutella is considered halal by most Muslims: no pork, gelatin or alcohol. See its ingredients and which Nutella snacks to check.

Yes, you can write your dissertation about Islam. It counts as seeking knowledge; stay honest, report scholarly views, and avoid plagiarism.

No, you don't pay zakat on lost or stolen money while it's out of reach. If it comes back, scholars differ on paying for the missed years.

No, clicking "I agree" without reading every term isn't haram in itself, but you're bound by what you agreed. Check payments, interest and renewals.

Yes, Muslim women can cut their hair short if the style isn't meant to look like a man. The Prophet's wives shortened their hair after his death.

Bringing gifts back from a trip isn't a specific sunnah, but it fits the sunnah of giving gifts. See the real return-home travel sunnahs.

Yes, you can make dua for your enemies to be guided. The Prophet prayed for Daws, Umar and Ta'if; you may still seek justice and keep boundaries.

Support a family member with schizophrenia with patience, treatment and practical care. Islam rewards caring for family, within your limits.

Muslims should return lost property they find by announcing it or handing it to police or lost-and-found; Islam treats it as a trust (amanah).

Yes, you can drink from a glass that once held alcohol once it's washed. Most scholars see alcohol as impure, so a normal wash makes the glass clean.

Yes, writing essays for other students to submit is haram: it's cheating, and the income isn't halal. Tutoring and allowed proofreading are fine.

Misleading clickbait is haram because it deceives people, but a catchy, honest headline is fine. Where the line is and how to write honest hooks.