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Interfaith

Living alongside Christians, Jews and people of other faiths. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Can I accept a scholarship from a church?

Yes, a Muslim can usually accept a church scholarship, as long as it doesn't require Christian worship, a faith statement, or hiding your Islam.

Healing from church trauma as a new Muslim takes time: separate what hurt you from God, know Allah as Most Merciful, and get support if needed.

Yes, most scholars allow Muslims to attend a graduation ceremony in a cathedral, since it's a secular event. Just don't join prayers or hymns.

Yes, you can usually take a non-Muslim friend to Jumu'ah. Most scholars allow it; check with the mosque, explain the dress code and seating.

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.

Yes, you can still have Christian friends as a Muslim. Islam commands kindness and justice to peaceful people (Quran 60:8), with a few limits.

No, Muslims can't pray to Jesus: dua is worship and belongs to Allah alone. How Muslims honor Jesus and what Jesus taught in the Quran.

It depends: many scholars let Muslims return namaste as a cultural hello, but avoid the bow and the yoga meaning of honouring the divine.

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.

It depends: many scholars allow Muslims to say Shabbat shalom as a polite greeting; others prefer a neutral phrase like peaceful weekend.

In Islam, a person is saved by Allah's mercy, given to those who believe in Him alone and do good. No sacrifice or savior pays for sins.

Yes, Muslims believe in Shu'ayb, the prophet of Madyan often linked to Jethro. Why scholars differ on whether he was Moses' father-in-law.