Prayer
What is sujud as-sahw?
Sujud as-sahw is two extra prostrations at the end of prayer to make up for forgetting, adding or doubting. Learn when and how to do it.
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All Questions
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Faith & Identity
What is shirk and how do I avoid it?
Shirk is giving anyone else what belongs only to Allah. It can be major or minor, and you avoid it through tawhid, sincerity and repentance.
Wudu & Purity
What is nifas and when do I do ghusl after childbirth?
Nifas is bleeding after childbirth. Do ghusl and pray again as soon as it stops; the limit is 40 days in some schools and 60 in others.
Pre-Shahada
What is Islam in simple words?
Mostly belief and practice: Islam is belief in one God and living by His guidance. Learn the six beliefs and five pillars in plain, simple English.
Faith & Identity
What is ihsan in Islam?
Ihsan means worshipping Allah as if you see Him, knowing He sees you. It is the highest level of faith and also means excellence and kindness.
Family & Marriage
What is iddah and how long is the waiting period?
It depends: three cycles after most divorces, until birth if pregnant, and four months and ten days after a husband's death. Here is why iddah exists.
Family & Marriage
What is halal dating in Islam?
Not dating as most people mean it, but yes to purposeful courtship: get to know someone with others involved and no physical contact before the nikah.
Pre-Shahada
What is daily life like for a Muslim in the West?
Mostly ordinary: work, study and family, plus five short daily prayers and halal food choices. See what a day looks like for a Muslim in the West.
Quran
What is abrogation in the Quran?
In most cases, abrogation (naskh) means a later Quranic ruling replaced an earlier one as revelation came in stages. Scholars differ on how many.
Family & Marriage
What is a walima and do I have to host one?
A walima is the Muslim wedding feast hosted by the groom. It is strongly encouraged, not strictly required, and can be as simple as a modest meal.
Afterlife & Unseen
What is a true dream in Islam?
A true dream (ru'ya salihah) is a good dream from Allah, one of forty-six parts of prophethood. What it means and how it differs from ordinary dreams.
Men's Dress & Grooming
What is a taqiyah and when do Muslim men wear one?
A taqiyah is a small prayer cap, also called a kufi, topi or songkok. Muslim men wear it for prayer, Fridays and Eid, but it is optional, not required.
