Quran
What is the difference between Makkan and Madinan surahs?
Makkan surahs were revealed before the Hijrah and focus on faith and the afterlife; Madinan surahs came after it and focus on law and community life.
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Afterlife & Unseen
What is the difference between jinn, demons and shaytan?
Jinn are beings made of smokeless fire, shaytan means a rebellious devil from jinn or humans, and Iblis is their leader. Here is how they fit together.
Men's Dress & Grooming
What is the difference between a thobe, jubba and kurta?
Mostly region and cut, not religion: a thobe is an Arab robe, a jubba a long outer garment, a kurta a South Asian tunic. None is a religious requirement.
Sports & Fitness
What is the best time to exercise in Ramadan?
The best time to exercise in Ramadan is usually 1 to 2 hours after iftar. Compare training before iftar and after suhoor, and keep prayers on time.
Quran
What is the best app to read the Quran?
There is no single best app to read the Quran. Choose one with accurate Arabic, a trusted translation, clear audio and no ads in the middle of verses.
Men's Dress & Grooming
What is the awrah for a Muslim man?
A Muslim man's awrah is the area from the navel to the knee. Cover it in public, in front of men and in prayer; there is no limit with your wife.
Men's Dress & Grooming
What is the 40-day limit for trimming body hair?
It is the longest you should leave your nails, mustache, underarm and pubic hair: forty nights. It is a limit, not a target, so most people trim weekly.
Faith & Identity
What is taqwa?
Taqwa is God-consciousness: awareness of Allah that leads you to obey Him and avoid what He dislikes. Build it with prayer, dhikr and good deeds.
Parenting
What is tahnik for a newborn?
Yes, tahnik is a sunnah: rubbing a little softened date on a newborn's palate. It's recommended, not required, and your baby's safety comes first.
Quran
What is Surah Yusuf about?
Mostly the life of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph): betrayal, temptation, prison, high office and forgiveness. The Quran calls it the best of stories.
Quran
What is Surah Maryam about?
Mostly the stories of Zakariyya, Yahya, Maryam and Isa. Surah Maryam (chapter 19) shows Allah's mercy and His oneness. A short overview.
Quran
What is Surah al-Ikhlas about?
Mostly God's oneness. Surah al-Ikhlas (112) says Allah is One, self-sufficient, has no children and no equal, and equals a third of the Quran.
