Hikma — Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common Islamic questions about daily practice, modern dilemmas, mental health, identity, and spiritual growth. AI-powered guidance rooted in Quran and authentic Sunnah.

• How do I pray at work or school without missing salah?
• Can I combine prayers when traveling or busy?
• How can I build khushu’ (focus) in prayer?
• What’s the best way to memorise Qur’an today?
• Is it wrong to be gay in Islam?
• Is being LGBTQ+ wrong in Islam?
• Is it wrong to be lesbian in Islam?
• Is it wrong to be transgender in Islam?
• Is it wrong to be queer in Islam?
• Can Muslims use AI and new technology?
• Is music haram?
• Can I celebrate birthdays as a Muslim?
• What does Islam say about mental health?
• Can I take antidepressants or medication?
• How can dhikr (remembrance) help anxiety?
• Does Islam allow therapy with non-Muslim counselors?
• What duas help with grief and loss?
• What guidance does Islam give for divorce?
• How should Muslims approach marriage today?
• Can I adopt or foster as a Muslim?
• Can I still be a good Muslim if I miss prayers?
• How do I explain Islam to my non-Muslim friends?
• Can Muslims have non-Muslim friends?
• Does God forgive me if I feel distant?
• What is the difference between Islam and iman?
• Is there a dua to help me let go of the past?
• What do you recite when someone dies?
• What is bariqal? Meaning of bariqal basar in Qur’an 75:7
• What does “wa ma alaina illal balagh” mean (Qur’an 36:17)?
• What does “yudabbirul amra” mean (Qur’an 32:5)?
• What does “likulli ajalin kitab” mean (Qur’an 13:38)?
• Is there a dua to help let go of someone or the past?
• What duas can I make for someone who has died?
• What dua is said at the moment of death?
• Can I make dua about someone who hurt me?
• What dua did the Prophet ﷺ say in times of sadness?
• What does “wama ubarri u nafsi” mean in Qur’an 12:53?
• What does “wa man azlamu mimman” mean (Qur’an 2:140)?
• What does “tammat kalimatu rabbika” mean (Qur’an 6:115)?
• What does “udkhulul jannata antum wa azwajukum tuhbarun” mean (Qur’an 43:70)?
• What does “la tudrikuhul absar” mean (Qur’an 6:103)?
• What does “wala takunu minal mushrikeen” mean (Qur’an 30:31)?
• What does “faja alahum ka asfim ma’kul” mean (Qur’an 105:5)?
• What does “yahsabu anna maalahu akhladah” mean (Qur’an 104:3)?
• What does “liyaquma al-nasu bil-qist” mean (Qur’an 57:25)?
• What does “fabi ayyi aalaaa’i rabbikumaa tukazzibaan” mean (Qur’an 55:13)?
• What does “kalla iza balaghatit taraqi” mean (Qur’an 75:26)?