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Can I mourn a loved one at Christmas as a Muslim?

Yes, you can. Islam allows tears and sadness; how to grieve and remember a loved one with family at Christmas.

Yes, say "Allahumma sayyiban nafi'an" when it rains, and "Mutirna bi fadlillahi wa rahmatih" after. Plus a dua for heavy rain.

Yes, Muslims believe in Abraham (Ibrahim) as a great prophet and friend of God, honored in every prayer, in Hajj and on Eid al-Adha.

Yes, it's easy: two rak'at behind an imam in the morning, with extra takbirs and no adhan, then a short sermon. Just follow the imam.

Yes, you can ask for Eid off. Request it weeks ahead, explain it depends on the moon, offer swaps, and know your basic rights in the US and UK.

Yes, when there's a real need. Most scholars allow it, like seeing a doctor. Keep it professional and avoid real seclusion where you can.

No, not exactly, but both are rewarded. Reciting earns reward per letter; attentive listening brings mercy. Doing both is best.

Yes, pray for blessing: say "Barakallahu fik" or "Masha'Allah, la quwwata illa billah" whenever you admire something or someone.

A Muslim mother can breastfeed up to two full years (Quran 2:233), but weaning earlier by mutual agreement is fine. Formula and pumping are okay too.

It depends on the part: Eid al-Fitr ends Ramadan with zakat al-fitr; Eid al-Adha comes with Hajj and qurbani. The prayer is the same.

Yes, you can celebrate graduation as a Muslim. Thank Allah, enjoy the ceremony, dinner and gifts, and skip alcohol and wild after-parties.

No, according to Muslim belief and the record: the Quran was memorized, written, compiled under Abu Bakr and standardized by Uthman.