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Can I play board games with my family at Christmas?

Yes, in most cases. Family game time is halal; avoid betting, fortune-telling and crude games. Scholars differ on dice games like Monopoly.

Yes, there's a special prostration: say Allahu akbar, prostrate once, glorify Allah and rise. Most say it's sunnah; Hanafis say wajib.

Yes. The Prophet asked for good in this world too. You can ask for a job, car or home, as long as it's halal and not your only request.

It depends on the relative. Parents, siblings, aunts and uncles are fine; cousins and in-laws of the opposite gender aren't. Greet them warmly.

Yes, you can do both. The five prayers take about 30-40 minutes a day; use them as study breaks and plan sessions around them.

Yes. Knowingly sharing false news is lying, and sharing without checking is blameworthy. If you shared it by mistake, correct it.

Yes, staying with your parents for Christmas is a way of honoring them. Plan prayer, Fajr, halal food, hijab and Christmas morning ahead.

It depends, but for most adult men, no. Jumu'ah is required and a regular lecture isn't an excuse. Women and travellers are exempt.

Yes, you can pray anywhere clean in your parents' home. Here's how to fit short winter prayer times around holiday meals.

Often, yes. Posting someone's faults is backbiting, but seeking justice, warning others of harm and fair reviews are exceptions.

It depends. Never drink or serve alcohol, and many scholars say don't sit where it's passed around. Some allow family events; here's a plan.

Yes, if your stream is halal. Keep your words and chat clean, avoid gambling sponsors, and plan streams around the five prayers.