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Is it haram to bribe an official?

Yes, bribing an official is haram, and so is taking a bribe. The Prophet cursed both. See what counts as a bribe and the narrow exception.

Answer briefly and kindly when people ask why you wear hijab: 'It's part of my faith and I chose it.' Easy replies for curious or rude people.

Yes, Muslim women can work outside the home and keep their own earnings, if the job is halal, modesty is kept and couples agree on it.

Yes, there is zakat on sheep, goats, cows and camels once you own a minimum number for a year. Pets, riding horses and working animals are exempt.

Yes, Muslims can eat rare steak if the beef is halal. The red juice isn't forbidden flowing blood; it was drained at slaughter. Mind food safety.

Yes, most baby formula is halal: it's made from cow's or goat's milk, plant oils and vitamins. Here's what to check on the label if unsure.

The reward for building a mosque is a house in Paradise, as the Prophet promised. Even a small share counts as ongoing charity.

Tawhid in Islam is the belief that Allah is One and alone deserves worship. Learn its meaning, its three aspects and why shirk is its opposite.

Yes, most scholars say Muslims can go to mixed-gender schools when needed for education, while keeping modesty and avoiding seclusion.

Yes, you can cry during prayer; the Prophet wept in salah and tears don't break it. When loud sobbing is discussed, and if you never cry at all.

Muslims call Jesus Isa because that is the Arabic form of his name used in the Quran. Isa and Jesus are the same person, Jesus son of Mary.

To congratulate a newly married couple, say "Barakallahu lakuma wa baraka 'alaykuma", the Prophet's wedding dua. Meaning and short options.