Mosque & Jumu'ah
What if a child cries during Jumu'ah?
A child crying during Jumu'ah is normal. Stay calm, soothe them or step out briefly, and return. Most mosques expect this and welcome families.
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Afterlife & Unseen
What happens when the soul leaves the body in Islam?
When a person dies, the Angel of Death and his helpers take the soul, and it enters barzakh. See what Islam teaches about the soul leaving the body.
Health & Funerals
What happens to my prayers if I am under anaesthesia?
Prayers missed under anaesthesia are not held against you. Schools differ on making them up; praying them once you are awake is the safest course.
Afterlife & Unseen
What happens to miscarried babies in Islam?
Miscarried babies in Islam are understood to be safe with Allah. The hadith give hope of Paradise and comfort to grieving parents.
Health & Funerals
What happens if I die without a will as a Muslim?
Usually civil law decides who inherits if you die without a will, and it ignores Islamic shares. Heirs should then consult an imam about a fair division.
Health & Funerals
What happens at a Muslim funeral?
A Muslim funeral is short and simple: the body is washed and shrouded, a standing prayer follows, then burial facing Makkah, usually within a day or two.
Pre-Shahada
What happens at a mosque open day?
Usually a friendly event: a welcome, a tour, a short talk, tea and questions. Find out what to wear and expect at a mosque open day as a visitor.
Ramadan & Fasting
What dua do I say when breaking my fast?
Usually the dua reported from the Prophet: "Dhahaba az-zama'u..." Here are the words, the meaning, the popular alternative and how to make your own dua.
Sports & Fitness
What does the strong believer hadith mean?
It means a believer strong in faith, character and body is better than a weak one, yet there is good in every believer. Here is the full hadith explained.
Pre-Shahada
What does the shahada mean?
The shahada means "I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger." Here is each part explained in plain English.
Quran
What does the Quran say about Jesus?
Yes, the Quran honours Jesus (Isa) as the Messiah and a mighty messenger, born miraculously to Mary, but not God or the son of God.
Quran
What does the Quran say about backbiting?
Yes, the Quran forbids backbiting and compares it to eating your dead brother's flesh (49:12). Even true words said behind someone's back count.
