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Family & Marriage

Marriage, non-Muslim parents, relationships, friends and family life after becoming Muslim. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Is it okay to have a big expensive wedding as a Muslim?

It depends. A walima is sunnah and spending isn't haram, but avoid debt, waste and showing off. Here's the balance.

Most scholars allow seeing her face and hands only. Islam encourages looking at a potential spouse, within limits.

Not alone, but you can meet. Islam encourages getting to know a potential spouse with a chaperone nearby. Here's how.

Yes, if the goal is marriage and you keep Islamic boundaries. Here's how to use Muslim marriage apps the halal way.

It depends. Caring for parents is a major duty, but a care home can be allowed when truly needed, if you stay involved.

Yes. Islam encourages kindness to non-Muslim friends. What changes is the activities. Here's how to keep friendships strong.

Not in general. Islam encourages keeping repented sins covered, but children, health and past marriages must be shared.

No. Scholars agree a Muslim woman can't marry a non-Muslim man, including Christians. Here's why, and what if he converts.

Yes. Caring for orphans is highly rewarded. In Islamic kafala, the child keeps their lineage. Here are the rules to know.

It hurts, but faith can't be forced. Guidance is from Allah. Here's how to keep teaching, loving and making dua for your child.

It depends: women dancing among women is widely allowed, but mixed dancing isn't. Here's how to celebrate weddings as a Muslim.

No, feelings alone aren't a sin. What matters is what you do with them. Here's how to handle a crush the halal way.