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Can I do voluntary fasts while traveling?

Yes, you can do voluntary fasts while traveling. The Prophet gave the choice to fast or not, but if the fast becomes hard, ease comes first.

Yes, Muslim women can generally follow workout videos by male trainers, if there's no desire, the trainer dresses decently and music is muted.

Yes, someone else can pay your zakat as your agent if you ask or agree. Learn why your intention matters and when zakat paid for you counts.

It depends: cabin crew work is halal, but serving alcohol on most airlines is the main problem. Dry airlines, ground jobs and the mahram question.

Yes, most plain potato chips are halal. Flavoured ones may contain pork, meat extracts or animal rennet, so here's what to check on the label.

No, hijab isn't only for married women. In Islam it starts at puberty, not marriage, and applies to single, married, divorced and widowed women.

The imam holds a staff during the khutbah because the Prophet leaned on a staff or bow. Most schools call it sunnah; the Hanafi school differs.

The prayer of repentance (salat at-tawbah) is two rak'ahs prayed after a sin, then asking Allah's forgiveness. Its hadith, steps and conditions.

Yes, a Muslim father can be a stay-at-home dad if the couple agrees and the family is provided for. Nafaqah is his duty, but his wife can share it.

Yes, you can celebrate Eid at a restaurant. Choosing halal food, avoiding alcohol at the table, prayer times, and bringing non-Muslim family.

Yes, you can become Muslim if you have a disability. The shahada can be signed or written, and worship is adjusted to what you're able to do.

No, there is no communion or Eucharist in Islam. Learn why, the Quran's story of the Table sent to Jesus, and what Muslims do instead.