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Can I keep alcohol at home for non-Muslim guests?

No, a Muslim shouldn't buy, store or serve alcohol at home, even for non-Muslim guests. Why, what if guests bring it, and how to host without it.

Muslims may take an interest loan only in a real emergency under the necessity rule, after qard hasan, mosque funds and zakat have run out.

Yes, you can ask your employer for time off for Jumu'ah. Here's what to request, how to word it, and your rights at work in the US and UK.

If your Muslim teen wants a tattoo, explain calmly that permanent tattoos are haram, find out why they want one, and offer henna as a halal option.

If you forget how many rakat you prayed, take the lower number, finish, and add two prostrations of forgetfulness. Doubts after prayer and waswasa.

Eid is celebrated around the world with prayer, charity and family, plus local customs: Lebaran, Bayram, Chand Raat, ma'amoul and Tabaski.

How do I talk to my kids about Islamophobia? Start early and calmly, build pride, role-play replies and involve the school if your child is targeted.

Yes, Muslims can read the Bible to learn, compare or understand family, with a clear purpose and a strong base in the Quran first.

Is travel insurance haram? Scholars differ, but required cover (like for a Schengen visa) is allowed, and takaful travel options exist.

Muslims don't make pictures of Jesus or any prophet out of respect and to guard worship from images; Islam honours him as a great messenger.

No, you don't have to hate your old religion to become Muslim. You leave beliefs that clash with tawhid but keep respect, kindness and values.

It depends: some scholars allow Muslims a respectful visit to a Hindu or Buddhist temple to learn or sightsee, with no ritual; others say avoid it.