Afterlife & Unseen
What language will people speak in Jannah?
No verse or hadith in the main collections names the language of Jannah, so only Allah knows. Learn what the Quran says about speech there.
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Quran
What kind of Quran should I buy as a new Muslim?
It depends, but most new Muslims do best with a bilingual Arabic-English Quran, ideally with transliteration or tajweed colours and clear print.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is the tree of Tuba in Jannah?
Tuba is the Quran's word for the bliss of believers, and some reports name a great tree of Paradise with it. Learn what the authentic sources say.
Prayer
What is the tashahhud?
In most cases the tashahhud is the sitting recitation in prayer with the testimony of faith. Learn its words, meaning and when you say it.
Men's Dress & Grooming
What is the sunnah way to cut your nails?
There is no single authentic method. The sound sunnah is to clip nails at least every 40 days and start on the right; set finger orders are not authentic.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is the sun rising from the west in Islam?
The sun rising from the west is a major sign of the Last Day after which delayed belief and repentance will not be accepted. See what Islam says.
Quran
What is the story of the People of the Cave?
Mostly the story of young believers who fled to a cave to protect their faith and slept for years. Surah al-Kahf teaches trust in Allah.
Faith & Identity
What is the purpose of life in Islam?
The purpose of life in Islam is to know and worship Allah, care for the earth and others, and prepare for the afterlife. Worship covers all of life.
Sports & Fitness
What is the Prophet's one-third rule for eating?
A third for food, a third for drink and a third for air: the Prophet's ﷺ simple guide to stop eating before you are full, and how it helps fitness.
Prayer
What is the opening dua in prayer?
Usually it's a short praise like "Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika", said silently after the first takbir. It is optional and the schools differ.
Health & Funerals
What is the etiquette of visiting the sick in Islam?
Keep it short, kind and well-timed. The etiquette of visiting the sick in Islam covers timing, what to say, what to bring and good manners.
Quran
What is the difference between the Quran and hadith?
Mostly source and wording: the Quran is Allah's word recorded exactly, while hadith report the Prophet's sayings and actions through narrators.
