A reading path
You have a Muslim friend, colleague, or neighbour
The everyday things worth knowing: food, prayer times, festivals, dress, visiting a mosque, and how to ask good questions.
- 1Exploring faith
A colleague or classmate is Muslim. What should I know?
Prayer times, Ramadan, food, and greetings at work or school.
Short answer - 2Getting started
How can I talk with a Muslim friend about their faith?
Ask about their experience, not for a defence of everyone.
Short answer - 3Practice & life
Halal and haram in everyday life.
Food, drink, money, and dress: the rules and the freedom around them.
3 min read - 4Society & difficult questions
Why do some Muslim women wear hijab?
Why some women wear it, and why some do not.
Short answer - 5Practice
What is Eid?
The two festivals and how to greet someone.
Short answer - 6Practice & life
Your first visit to a mosque.
You are welcome to visit. Here is how.
2 min read - 7Practice
Do Muslims celebrate Christmas or birthdays?
What to expect, and why it is fine to ask.
Short answer
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