All Questions

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How do I deal with financial stress as a Muslim?

Deal with financial stress as a Muslim by taking practical steps on money, trusting Allah for provision, and using free debt advice and help.

Usually no: most scholars say Muslims shouldn't buy statues, crosses or idols as souvenirs. See the grey areas and halal souvenir ideas.

Yes, vandalism is haram. Damaging private or public property violates its sanctity, and you must repent and repair or pay for what you damaged.

Yes, you can delay prayer to finish a game if its time hasn't ended, but letting it pass is a sin. Use half-time or pause the stream to pray.

If niqab is banned where you live, showing your face out of necessity is not a sin. Duties depend on ability; keep modest dress and obey the law.

Yes, a mahr you've received is the wife's own wealth and counts for zakat with her savings. Deferred mahr not yet paid is treated differently.

Yes, Muslims can work in a pharmacy and dispense prescribed medicines. What about alcohol, gelatin, contraception and conscientious objection?

Mosques have no pews because Muslim prayer includes bowing and prostrating on the floor. Chairs are still provided for those who need them.

A hadith is a report of what the Prophet Muhammad said, did or approved. Learn how hadiths are graded and which collections are the most trusted.

Yes, you can eat food that fell on the floor if it's clean after wiping; the Prophet said not to leave it for Satan. When you should skip it.

No, in Islam the dead do not return to this world, apart from rare miracles by prophets like Isa. Everyone will be raised on the Day of Resurrection.

Yes, Jesus is named 25 times in the Quran and Muhammad only 4 times, plus once as Ahmad. Here's why name counts don't measure importance.