Ramadan & Fasting
How many hours do Muslims fast in the UK?
UK fasts last about 9 to 10 hours in winter and 18 or more in summer. How many hours Muslims fast in the UK depends on when Ramadan falls that year.
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Afterlife & Unseen
How many gates does Jannah have?
Jannah has eight gates. The hadith names Ar-Rayyan for those who fast and gates for prayer, charity and jihad. The other four are not named.
Health & Funerals
How long is the mourning period in Islam?
Usually three days of mourning, except a widow, who observes four months and ten days. Sadness itself has no time limit in Islam.
Wudu & Purity
How long does wudu last?
Wudu lasts until something breaks it. There is no time limit, so you can pray several prayers with one wudu. Here is what ends it.
Pre-Shahada
How long does it take to become Muslim?
The shahada takes about a minute and no waiting period is required, but learning takes time. Here is what to expect when becoming Muslim and afterwards.
Prayer
How long do I stay in ruku and sujud?
It depends on your pace, but the minimum is a calm pause (tumaninah) in each position. Rushed pecking can invalidate prayer, so stay still and unhurried.
Quran
How is the story of Adam and Eve different in the Quran?
Yes, the Quran's Adam and Eve story differs from the Bible: no serpent, Eve not blamed alone, Adam forgiven and no original sin.
Health & Funerals
How is a Muslim body washed and shrouded?
A Muslim body is washed by same-sex Muslims with water, three times or more, then wrapped in plain white cloth called a kafan before the funeral prayer.
Health & Funerals
How does Islamic inheritance work?
Islamic inheritance follows fixed Quranic shares for spouse, children and parents, after debts and any bequest of up to one third. Here is how it works.
Family & Marriage
How does divorce work in Islam?
It depends on who ends it: a husband pronounces talaq after reconciliation attempts, then iddah follows. In the West a civil divorce is needed too.
Men's Dress & Grooming
How do Muslim men tie an imamah?
In most cases an imamah takes a cap, a long cotton cloth and a few flat wraps. It is optional, and the steps below show how to tie one.
Health & Funerals
How do I write an Islamic will in the UK or the US?
Write an Islamic will by listing assets, working out Quranic shares, naming an executor and signing it with witnesses so it is valid in the UK or US.
