Commonly Searched Questions About Islam On Google

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Q#1 Do Muslims eat pork/pig?
No. Eating pork is forbidden (haram) in Islam.

DETAILED ANSWER:
Holy Quran says that pork is haram. The Qur’an prohibits the consumption of pork in four different verses. Pork prohibited in Suratul Baqara Verse 173; Suratul Al Maida Verse 3; Suratul Al Anam Verse 145, and Suratul An Nahl 16:115.

Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which hath been invoked a name other than that of Allah. [Al-Qur’an 5:3]

 

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Q#2 Do Muslims eat beef?

Yes, Muslims eat beef. In fact, cow (beef) is among the animals that are slaughtered on Eid ul Adha. It is important to slaughter the animal the Islamic way before eating. This method is called Zabiha. It ensures that the animal was properly raised, respected and the name of Allah is said upon it.

 

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Q#3 Do Muslims believe in Jesus?
In Islam, Prophet Isa A.S (Jesus) is the human prophet of Allah sent to earth as a messenger. Thus, continuing the prophetic legacy of those who came before.

 

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Q#4 Do Muslims believe in heaven?
The existence of heaven is a reality. The Quran is very clear and specific about heaven and the life after death. The word mentioned in quran for heaven is Jannah.
Verily, The Muttaqun (pious), will be in the midst of Gardens and Rivers (Paradise). In a seat of truth (i.e. Paradise), near the Omnipotent King (Allah, the All-Blessed, the Most High, the Owner of Majesty and Honour).
The Holy Quran, 54:54-55

 

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Q#5 Do Muslims Beleive In God?
Yes, Muslims believe in Only One God Allah the most merciful, the absolute creator of the universe and everything that it holds. Muslims only worship Allah. Muslims only ask for help from Allah and worship him alone.

 

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Q#6 Do Muslims Beleive In hell?
Yes, Muslims believe in hell. Hell is clearly mentioned in the quran. It is for those who deny the faith (Islam) and are disbeleivers.
But the ones who deny Our verses and are arrogant toward them – those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.
Surah Al-Araf (38)

 

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Q#7 Do Muslims Celebrate Birthdays?
Some people do, it's neither encouraged nor discouraged in Islam.

 

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Q#8 Do Muslims Celebrate Halloween?
No Muslims do not celebrate Halloween.

 

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Q#9 Do Muslims celebrate Thanksgiving?
Some Muslims celebrate Thanksgiving, but it is not an Islamic holiday. Hence it is not something that is allowed.

 

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Q#10 Do Muslims wear turbans?
Turban is not an Islamic thing, rather Hijab and Jilbab are which properly cover both hair and chest (neck area). Hijab is a cultural thing, not an Islamic practice.

 

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Do Muslims celebrate Christmas?
No Muslims do not celebrate Christmas. It's not an Islamic thing.