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.

Do I pay zakat on silver jewelry?

It depends: Hanafis require zakat on all silver jewelry over the nisab (595 g), while most scholars exempt silver jewelry worn normally.

When someone praises you, say "Allahumma la tu'akhidhni bima yaqulun..." quietly, then thank them with "JazakAllahu khayran".

Hijabi means a Muslim woman who wears the hijab (headscarf). It is modern English slang from the Arabic word hijab, meaning a screen or covering.

Yes, you can go backpacking as a Muslim. Travel is encouraged; plan for prayer, halal food, single-gender dorms and skipping hostel parties.

It depends: scholars differ on instruments, so some Muslims accept music therapy for medical need while others prefer voice, daf or nasheed sessions.

Yes, Muslims can drink coffee: it's halal and not an intoxicant. Learn its Muslim history and which coffee drinks contain alcohol.

It depends: scholars differ on a formal not guilty plea if you did it, but false oaths, fake alibis and blaming an innocent person are clearly haram.

Shaban is the 8th Islamic month, right before Ramadan. Learn why the Prophet fasted most in it and how to use it to prepare for Ramadan.

Yes, catfishing is haram. Faking an identity online to win love, attention or money is lying and cheating, which Islam forbids. Repent and stop.

Yes, zakat can pay for a poor person's wedding if they're eligible: a modest nikah, mahr or wedding debts, but not a lavish party.

The sunnah goodbye dua is "Astawdi'ullaha dinaka wa amanataka wa khawatima 'amalik"; for everyday goodbyes, say "As-salamu 'alaykum".

Make Muslim friends at university by joining the MSA or ISoc, going to Jumu'ah and the prayer room, and showing up to the same events regularly.