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 it lying to fake my age to sign up for an app?

Yes, faking your age to sign up for an app is a form of lying. Why age limits matter, privacy-friendly options, and what to do if you already did.

There's no special dua for turbulence, but you can say any dua for distress, like the dua of Yunus or Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil.

When tempted to sin, seek refuge in Allah and say "Ya Muqallibal-qulub, thabbit qalbi 'ala dinik." More sunnah duas and practical steps.

It depends: wanting a classmate to lose their good grades (hasad) is sinful, but wishing to do as well (ghibtah) is fine. How to handle exam envy.

Yes, shoplifting is haram: it is theft, even from big supermarkets or self-checkouts. Repent and repay what you took to clear it, in sha Allah.

Yes, Muslim women can wear a sari or other cultural dress if it is modest: a covered midriff, longer blouse, loose fit and a hijab.

Yes, plain yogurt is halal: it's just milk and live cultures. Check flavored and low-fat yogurts for gelatin, carmine and liqueur.

Yes, many converts feel depressed after becoming Muslim. Loss, family stress and overload are common causes, and it doesn't mean you chose wrong.

Yes, you can receive zakat and pay zakat in the same year. Zakat you receive becomes your money, and you owe zakat once it meets nisab and hawl.

No, Islam doesn't require you to spend Eid with your in-laws. Be kind to both families and agree on a fair plan together with your spouse.

Many scholars advise avoiding the gender swap filter because of the hadith on imitating the opposite gender; some see a private joke as minor.

Yes, letting a friend copy your homework is generally haram since it helps them cheat. Explaining it or allowed group work is fine and rewarded.