Holidays & Celebrations
Can I make New Year's resolutions as a Muslim?
Yes, you can make New Year's resolutions as a Muslim. Set goals with a good intention, keep them small and steady, and rely on Allah to help you.
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Family & Marriage
Can I live with my non-Muslim parents as a Muslim?
Yes. Living with non-Muslim parents is allowed and kindness to them is required. Plan a prayer space, handle halal food and explain things gently.
School & University
Can I live off-campus with non-Muslim housemates?
Yes, Muslims can live off-campus with non-Muslim housemates. Agree early on alcohol, pork, guests and prayer space, and prefer same-gender housemates.
Health & Funerals
Can I leave money to charity in my will as a Muslim?
Yes, you can leave up to one third of your estate to charity in your will as a Muslim. Ongoing charity such as a well or school keeps rewarding you.
Quran
Can I learn the Quran if I have dyslexia?
Yes, you can learn the Quran with dyslexia. Learn by ear, use large print and a patient teacher; the one who struggles gets a double reward.
Prayer
Can I lead my family in prayer as a new Muslim?
Yes, once you know the prayer and can recite al-Fatiha correctly. The best reciter has most right to lead, so let a more skilled family member lead.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can I keep my beard in the army or police?
Usually yes, but you must ask. Many armies and police forces allow a religious beard through an accommodation request, with limits for safety gear.
Men's Dress & Grooming
Can I keep my beard in my passport photo?
Yes, you can keep your beard in a passport photo. US and UK rules need your full face visible and the photo to look like you.
Family & Marriage
Can I keep living with my partner after becoming Muslim?
Not usually as an unmarried couple. Options are a lawful marriage, living apart, or a short transition with no intimacy while you arrange a move.
Afterlife & Unseen
Can I keep an angel figurine at home?
Most scholars say no: statues and figurines of living beings, including angels, are not allowed at home. Here are the rulings and what to do with them.
Quran
Can I keep a Quran in my car or bag?
Yes, you can keep a Quran in your car or bag if it is clean, covered and not on the floor. You don't need wudu to carry it inside a bag.
School & University
Can I join a sports team if the socials are at the pub?
Yes, you can join a university sports team and skip the pub. Avoid sitting where alcohol is passed around and suggest alcohol-free socials instead.
