Questions tagged [islam]
Cultural questions about Islam and Muslims
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Can I, until now a non-Muslim, visit Mecca by declaring that Allah is one in front of 2 people?
As per the BBC
Becoming a Muslim requires a very simple act, but the meaning behind it is very deep.
You have to believe that there is only one God, Allah, who created the entire universe, and that ...
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Why was my book not allowed in the Taj Mahal?
I visited the Taj Mahal and the soldier who searched our bags found that I was carrying a book about Africa. She flicked through it and then said that it was not allowed in. Indeed, we noticed (too ...
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Are women allowed to have dreadlocks in the Maghreb region?
My friend and I are planning to travel to the Maghreb region once it is safer to do so. She has fairly long (maybe chest length) dreadlocks and we were wondering if we might run into any issues while ...
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Are there any areas in Mecca that non-Muslims are allowed to enter under Saudi Arabian law?
I know Mecca is one of the most sacred sites in Islam and that a merchant was kicked out for entering the site and being Christian and that non-Muslims who enter the most sacred regions of the city ...
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Male visiting Iran with younger female companion
I am planning for a vacation in Iran. I am a European Union passport holder and would especially like to see the main architectural sites along the Teheran-Kashan-Esfahan-Shiraz corridor. I am ...
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Can I perform Umrah while on a Saudi Arabian visit e-visa
For those who don't know, just a few days ago Saudi Arabia, known for being inaccessible, introduced a new e-visa system for a handful of countries which include the whole Schengen area, the U.S and ...
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Is it impolite to ask for halal food when traveling to and in Thailand?
How do people generally react to questions like "Do you serve Halal food" "Is this food halal" "Anything I should know about the food since I eat Halal"
I have recently planned a week-long vacation ...
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Will they serve alcohol to a Muslim in the Maldives?
I read everywhere that alcohol beverages are prohibited in the Maldives. However, they also state that it's allowed to sell it in the resorts to non-Muslims as the resorts are private properties.
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Observing Cultural Norms on 'Local' Islands in the Maldives
My partner and I are looking at going to the Maldives next year, and in an effort to keep the costs down, we are looking at spending time on local islands (some or all of Thoddoo, Rashdoo, Ukulhas and ...
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Is there a prayer room in Frankfurt airport?
Is there a prayer room facility in Frankfurt airport?
Some of us are desperate for this facilities as we sometimes route through this airport for umrah and Hajj
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Lots of Muslim headscarfs on a Sunday in Hong Kong
I've stayed in Hong Kong for a week now as a tourist and have seen hardly any Muslim women wearing headscarfs so far (compared to Central Europe, say). Today, Sunday, I took the MTR Island Line to ...
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When travelling to China, does the Hijab have to be removed?
As most of the people know, the Hijab is a headscarf which Muslim women are ordered to wear in Islam. Hearing the recent news, it appears China has banned the Hijab and other types of Islamic clothing....
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How to find a restaurant serving Halal food in Munich
I am heading off to Munich this Sunday and I will be staying there for a month. My office is at the Landsberger Street and my residence at Shwere-Reiter-Straße. Does anyone know how to find some halal ...
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Traveling to London as a nominal Muslim [closed]
I am a 19-year-old boy and I want to travel alone to Great Britain, primarily London, as a tourist, also a future immigrant. Since I was born and raised in Iran and born to Muslim parents, I'm known ...
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What are the necessary contents of an "Islamic certificate" required for a convert to perform Hajj pilgrimage?
Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam. In order to perform hajj, one needs a special hajj visa. There seems to be an extra requirement for converts to Islam:
If the applicant has ...
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Are there any laws in Italy about head coverings I should be aware of?
I'm visiting Rome in September with my wife who wears a head scarf.
Are there any rules or customs we should be aware of?
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Are non-Muslims allowed to enter mosques in Malaysia?
When I was in Morocco, I was disappointed to find out non-Muslims, in general, aren't permitted in mosques in the country, but I heard this isn't the case in some other countries. I'm headed to ...
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Is it dangerous to travel in Russia, as a dark-skinned Muslim? [duplicate]
Is it dangerous to travel in Russia, as a dark-skinned Muslim?
while travelling by train from St Petersburg to Vladivostok.
Skolkovo, Moscow Oblast
Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Moscow, Russia
Robbery, ...
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Can Mosques in the UAE be Visited by Non-Muslims?
Which mosques can be visited by non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
Are foreigners and non-Muslims restricted to certain times? What about certain dates?
Are the different restrictions for visiting ...
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What are the consequences of Trump's election for Muslims visiting the US? [closed]
Donald Trump has been known to call for some extreme policies if he's elected president:
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump called Monday for “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims ...
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Islamic art museums / Galleries in Dubai
On a previous trip through the Middle East, I really enjoyed seeing Islamic art whilst in Doha. This time I'll be passing through Dubai rather than Doha. I've had a quick check of the Dubai page on ...
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Are non-Muslims allowed to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Medina?
Are non-Muslims allowed to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, assuming you are allowed into Saudi Arabia in the first place?
Wikivoyage mentions that non-Muslims aren't allowed into central Medina:...
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Does the UK visa system discriminate against Muslims? [closed]
Four people having valid documents for an MRCP examination were refused on different grounds and for us these grounds are not enough justifiable.
Can you tell me, is there any policy change about ...
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As a Muslim transiting Abu Dhabi on Etihad can I drink alcohol?
I am Muslim and transiting Abu Dhabi on Etihad. I will travel from US to Abu Dhabi. I am not looking to get drunk - just enjoy a beer with a meal. I have heard being Muslim can cause issues at Abu ...
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Is it possible to visit the Vatican while wearing a Hijab?
I have read the question "Is there a dress code when visiting the Vatican in Rome?" carefully and I thought "the better covered the more welcomed" just like the photo suggested.
However the ...
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How much is a visitor affected by Ramadan in Aceh (Indonesia) considering it has Sharia law?
The Aceh province, in Indonesia, applies the Sharia law all year round. It does impact a traveler's visit whether one likes it or not, as pointed out in What are the restrictions imposed by the Sharia ...
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What are the restrictions imposed by the Sharia law in Aceh, Sumatra?
It seems that Sharia law is now applied in the northern tip of Sumatra (Indonesia). That is, in the province of Aceh. The province of Aceh on Google Map.
Does anybody have experience traveling/living ...
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How to calculate when Ramadan finishes?
I'm likely to be in Bahrain close to the the end of Ramadan this year. The problem is people are telling us different dates for when Ramadan finishes. Indeed, the most recent email I've had:
they ...
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What do I need to know about traveling to Dubai during Ramadan?
I bought tickets to Dubai for the summer for a small vacation (first week of July). Unfortunately, I did not realize it was during Ramadan. I have been told by a few acquaintances that the laws in ...
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Are there any halal restaurants in Mondulkiri? [closed]
I cannot speak Khmer. I have never been to Sen Monorom before.
Can anyone let me know where to find halal food to eat?
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Is a male guardian required for women skiing in Iran?
NY Mag's article Vogue Left Out a Few Things About Skiing in Iran claims that women need a male guardian to go skiing, citing a 2011 Washington Post article. (The Islamic term for this is mahram.)
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Are non-Muslims allowed to build snowmen in Saudi Arabia and similar countries?
I recently read Saudi Arabia 'fatwa over building of snowmen'. A religious scholar issued a fatwa (which merely means legal opinion) against the building of snowmen, or snow models of animals (such as ...
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Is it inappropriate to record the call to prayer?
I am currently on holiday in Marrakech, Morocco, and have found that the frequent calls to prayer from mosques throughout the day are quite a core part of life here.
To record some of my experience ...
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Locating a Sunni mosque in Worcestershire
I am hosting a group of Saudi Arabians in Worcestershire, UK. I am trying to locate a suitable mosque (Sunni based) that they can attend but I am struggling to find an appropriate one using the ...
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How safe is it for a British Sunni Muslim to visit Iran with family?
I'm a British Sunni Muslim considering a visit to Iran with my wife and 2 year old daughter. Some online research suggested that Sunni Muslims in Iran are persecuted quite badly. Do any Sunni Muslim ...
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What is appropriate attire for women in Muslim countries?
If my girlfriend was going to travel with me to, say, Jordan, or where-ever, should she probably wear a hijab when she's out and about in public?
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Are there any mosques in Liechtenstein?
Are there any mosques in Liechtenstein? I like to visit a local mosque in every city I visit. Any Idea?
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Is it possible see the interiors of the Dome of the Rock?
Is it possible to visit Dome of the Rock for non-muslim tourists these days?
Last time I tried was in 2005, and back then it wasn't.
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Do people in Georgia (the country) have any dislike of Muslims?
I'm an Egyptian medicine student, and I will be going to Georgia on an exchange program in February. I am a Muslim and I wear the head scarf, not black or anything, colorful headscarves with regular T-...
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Is it safe for a Muslim to visit Israel nowadays?
Is it safe for a Muslim to visit Israel nowadays? I got different answers for my question every time I ask. Can somebody with real experience help?
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How safe is it for "Western" Muslims to participlate in the Hajj and visit Mecca?
So as I hope you all know, the Hajj is a religious pilgrimage that Islam requests all its believers to participate in at least once in their lifetime if possible.
Now I know that there have been many ...
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Which countries are "Muslim countries"?
In the question about drinking beer in Dubai it arose that the term "Muslim country" can be seen as one where the laws of the country are affected by the rules of the religion (like Dubai), whereas ...
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Are there any standard clothing restrictions when visiting mosques?
I know from visiting many catholic churches that many require knees and shoulders to be covered, so dressing appropriately is essential for hassle-free travel. Are there similar rules that might apply ...
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