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Is it haram to use my work laptop for personal things?

It depends on your employer's rules: a work laptop is an amanah. Light personal use is fine if allowed, but not on paid time or against policy.

If jet lag makes you sleep through a prayer, you're not sinful: pray it as soon as you wake. How to make it up and avoid it after long flights.

The dua for 'afiyah is "Allahumma inni as'aluka al-'afiyah fid-dunya wal-akhirah", which the Prophet said every morning and evening.

If your roommate's partner stays over, you aren't sinful for their choices, but you can set guest rules and protect your privacy, hijab and sleep.

No, rulers are not above the law in Islam. The Prophet said he would punish even his daughter, and obedience to rulers is only in what is right.

Dress modestly while pregnant with loose layers, open abayas and stretchy maxi dresses. Hijab rules stay the same, but comfort and health come first.

Most Chinese takeaways aren't halal: non-halal meat, pork in shared woks and Shaoxing rice wine. Halal-certified Chinese takeaways are easiest.

Yes, you can give sadaqah hoping your dua is accepted. Asking Allah by sincere good deeds is allowed, but charity isn't a guaranteed deal.

Yes, you can break a voluntary fast for an Eid invitation. The Prophet broke voluntary fasts too; fasting on Eid day itself isn't allowed.

Healing from church trauma as a new Muslim takes time: separate what hurt you from God, know Allah as Most Merciful, and get support if needed.

No, fear of flying isn't a lack of trust in Allah. Even Musa felt fear. Tawakkul means taking steps, getting help and relying on Allah.

Muslims can say RIP for a Muslim, but the sunnah is Inna lillahi and a dua for forgiveness. For non-Muslims, offer condolences instead of prayers.