How do I keep it halal if I'm living in the West?

Salam You can keep every halal foods and drinks although you live in the west by noticing its halal labels or its description of ingredients on its packages or you can ask for information to your pious Muslim friends.Ypu must control well your lusts so you must avoid dating with embracing,hugging and kissing non maram and you must avoid free sex too.You must also your gaze so you would not know if an attractive girl is watching you.You must know the difference between good deed - bad deed,halal- haram,allowed- prohibited behavior etc based on the Qur'an and hadith.

I'm your age right now and go to high school I've been raised in the west my whole life and like "I love Islam" said as long as you're devoted to your religion these little things shouldn't have a huge impact on you.

The close you get to Allah swt the further you get from this dunya and the better you feel

So get to know your religion more, surround yourself with good Muslims and if there aren't any YOU should start being the good Muslim yourself, start talking to your friends about how what their doing isn't the greatest thing and try to help them become better people

It's going to get easier Inshallah. This is the true meaning of Jihad, the struggle between yourself to do what's right and stay away from wrong. The harder it is the more you resist the bigger your reward.

Good luck and Salam

Hi, I was born and raised in Canada.

It can be difficult, I know that for sure. It gets so hard when your friends are going to parties or dances, and you can't go.

Please, allow to me to give you some help. Listen, my little brother (I'm 27), let me give you some advice.

Like with anything you do, you have to know why. Learn WHY you want to follow Islam. Really spend time understanding why. Don't be satisfied by saying "Oh because God is the only God and Muhummad (PBUH) is His Prophet" as true as it is, or because it's how you were raised. Really delve into it. Really ask yourself WHY you want this way of life. What are the benefits of being Muslim? What are the challenges?

What does your heart tell you?

When you pray...do you feel it? Do you actually feel each prayer like you are communing to God? Or that you are reciting so Mother doesn't get mad at you?

I assure you that if you do this, if you find out WHY you are Muslim, then you won't be as tempted by girls or partying or what may come up.

I do this because I am dieting. Not just for vanity reasons, but because my doctors tell me if I don't lose at least 20 lbs, I may never have children :( So everytime someone gives me a chocolate with my coffee when I'm visiting, or my husband orders pizza on Saturdays.....I have to remind myself WHY I am dieting...and suddenly the cravings go away.

bro , no nonMuslim is holding a sword over your head demanding you date and have a girlfriend or delve into sexual relations. You aren't the only one Muslim living in the west , there are plenty of other Muslims and plenty of them are strong willed who don'tt give in to their nafs who fear Allah and remember life is short. If you give in you will have commit a very grave sin (zina) .

Start attending the masjid Friday prayers , start surrounding yourself with good Muslim people company instead of people who pressure you to have sex with girls out of marriage.

You don't really have to date - I understand what you mean and peer pressure is a biatch... but hey you need to understand you're not suppose to get yourself involved.

Don't let them think you're gay - If they ask you can tellthem you have another girl and you can't cheat on her and she goes to a different school.

Assalam aleykum my brother

If I were to stay halal, I wouldn't listen to those evil, perverted friends of yours. I understand how you feel because I'm in this situation right now.

Good luck!

Yes, brother. You can, by keeping it together. Salam. Just say no or give reason to urself for not doing any sinful acts. Salam.

When you're over here, you need to keep it on the down-low.

its not hard, shaytan waswas makes u feel its hard

email me if u want tips bro

salam