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  • Is Nafl salaah better than qadah? Can salaatu tasbeeh be read in jama’h? Why does allah refer to himself as “we”, when he is one? 2004-10-05
  • Is there any site you reccomend for teaching me Salaah.Or can you explain how to do Salaah 2004-10-05
  • Q12372: Imam at my local mosque has taken objection to this, stating that reciting Dua-e-Qunoot in Witr is Waajib and to deliberately leave out a Wajib would be considered sinful 2004-09-29
  • I’m looking for a book that would describe each action of the Salaat with supporting Sahih Ahadith. 2004-09-29
  • What is the conflict in prayer timing calculation methods among different madahib and which method is to be used for Hanafi school of thoughts. 2004-09-20
  • I would like to know about Dua-e-Ashurah and Rajab month and Salatul Fajr as per Shafi madhab 2004-09-20
  • i) Can a Husband and Wife Read Salaat/Namaaz together ii) and can they make their own Jamaat, whereby the Husband is the Imaam and the Wife is the Mussallee? 2004-09-20
  • What should be done during witr and qiyam ul lail prayers during ramadhan in Makkah and Madinah? 2004-09-20
  • Want to know about the details of Qadha prayers? 1. What is the way of offering Qadha Salaat and Qadha Fasts? 2004-09-20
  • Can I make dua in english, when in sajdah in Nafli salaat { Salaatul Hajaat} 2004-09-20
  • Is it permissible to offer prayer after applying perfumes. 2004-09-16
  • Is it permissable to watch the Taraweeh prayer from Makkah on a computer screen only, without watching it on TV? 2004-09-14
  • Can woman offer pray in short sleeves although using chadar (shawl) to cover her arms over the clothes. 2004-09-10
  • If I arrived in the mosque and could not catch up with the imam in the last ruku, does this mean that I missed the jamat? 2004-09-07
  • Did Rasoolullah s.a.w.s. ever pray 4 Rakaats together with a single Salaam outside of Fardh Salaat? Kindly quote any Hadiths that mentions this. 2004-09-01
  • What is Tama’neenah? Please provide the article by Hazrath Moulana Fazlur-Rahmaan that draws the attention of people to the importance of Tama’neenah. 2004-08-31
  • 1) One of my senior colleagues is always praying his Asar Salaat before 15-20 minutes of Maghrib. Sometimes even he is praying just 1 minute before. 2004-08-31
  • How can I concentrate in my salaah with my eyes open?Clarification of having pants below ankles 2004-08-31
  • Can women pray immediately behind men in a masjid with no screening in between? 2004-08-24
  • If I have prayed asar and decided to perform umrah later, is it allowed to pray the 2 rakat of umrah after asar prayer? 2004-08-24
  • Where does the Awabeen salaat comes from? 2004-08-24
  • I have some confusion in the Neyya ( NEEAT) Of Namaz. Plz clearify Me The Neeya (NEEAT) Of Sunnat..Farz..And Nafal Namaz 2004-08-22
  • Namaz e Tahajjud should be offered as Sunnah or Nawaffil please reply in view of Quraan and Hadith. 2004-08-22
  • HOW do I pray the Salaat for increasing my memory correctly. Help with some details. 2004-08-22
  • After reciting Surah Fatiha, Imam recited a complete Surah but missed second Ayat of the Surah by mistake. Will Iman have to make Sajda Sahw in this case?. 2004-08-11
  • I have read that we should recite the following. Du’aa when sitting (in Jalsa) between the 2 Sajdas: 'Allahummagh Firli war Humni waj Burni war Fahni Wahdini wa Afeeni war Zukhni". Is this ok? 2004-08-06
  • I worked in the office which is 1 to 1-1/2 km away from the Mosque. I manage to get break for Jumma prayer for half an hour only --- 2004-08-06
  • I've heard that not reciting Dua-e-Qunoot is sinful and until the person doesn't learn Dua-e-Qunoot, he will continue to get sin/ Is this true? 2004-08-06
  • What should hanafi do if it is raining heavy outside and the brothers want to join salat? A brother was saying a hadeeth in bukhari is that the prophet joint salat when it rained. 2004-08-04
  • While reading 4 Rakaat Salaat, I usually forget whether I sit for Atahiyyaat or not after the second Rakaat. So, I do Sajda Sahu at the end for this. 2004-08-03
  • What is the Correct way of GhusalFriday & Rakat, Friday Afternoon , Ghusal After Intercourse,& what AIyat to say while Performing Ghusal & its Name. Pls Guide. 2004-07-30
  • 1)Is the sunnah way of praying to pray Fard in the mosque with congreation and pray sunnat/nafl at home? 2004-07-27
  • When praying Zuhr in Qasr, in the 2nd rakaat after Atahayyaat, I started saying AllahuAkbar and getting up, then realized I was in Qasr, and and continued Durood-e-Ibraheem. Is Sajda-Sauw required? 2004-07-27
  • How to offer qada salaat (Namaz), can we recite Subhan Rabbiyal Azim in ruku for single time instead of 3 times and same in Sajdah? Or is it supposed to be offer the way we offer our normal salaat. 2004-07-27
  • i alwasy feel my audo is break .waht to do 2004-07-22
  • If I miss my fazr prayer, do I have to make up my 2 rakat sunnah prayer and the 2 rakat faraj prayer or do I just make up the 2 rakat faraj prayer? 2004-07-19
  • I would like to know every thing about Sutra. Would you please give full details about it 2004-06-29
  • Q.1- How can Qada the lost Prayers in our life ? Is there any Kafara against lost prayers? 2004-06-29
  • 1. In Barelvi Masjid, I find that during Iqamat, Immaam keep sitting ...Then Imaam stands up and begin Salaat. Is it proven from the Hadith? 2004-06-24
  • Wearing pyjama's with pictures on them. 2004-06-22
  • When reciting Qiraat during Salaat I started with one Surah, realizing that I had already recited it in the previous Rakaat, switched to a different Surah. Is Sajda-Sauw required? 2004-06-19
  • I did all my qaza umri namaaz (about 3 years) couple of months ago. 2004-06-19
  • Is it better to raise our hands for takbir in salaat after Quran recital, before bowing and before prostration? 2004-06-19
  • I am a hanafi and my kids go to a salaf I mosque, they just go to read the quran , I what to know is it permissible to go to a moque of salafi ? 2004-06-19
  • My mother says we cant make Dhur when men r still busy with Jumuah. Please advise on this. Must we wait for Jumuah Salat to commence before women make Dhur? or can we make normal time as everyday 2004-06-07
  • When u join the jamaat late in salaah i.e you missed a few rakaats, what do i read to complete my salaah. Should i read only surah Faatiya for the rakaats that i missed. 2004-06-07
  • Are women allowed to offer their salaah in congregation by themselves in their own homes? 2004-06-07
  • Re: Question 7822 - Sajda e Sahw - Does one salaam mean turning your head to the right only and then doing two Sajda's 2004-06-07
  • how could I cover up all the missed prayers,do I have to pray them or give sadaqa, 2004-06-03
  • Pls provide the Hadith-e-Mutawatir regarding performing Raff-al-Yadain. Why are the Hanafees discouraged from performing it, despite such a strong Hadith? 2004-05-26
  • What is the ruling on making duwa (suplication)in a congression lead by the Imam straight after Jamat prayers? 2004-05-26
  • I want to know how to improve my quality of namaz 2004-05-21
  • Q1. Correct way of reading “tashahud”. Q2. Women praying along in masjid. Q3. Dispute between relatives. 2004-05-19
  • Is permissible to: 1. Read Quran without wuzu from a digital Quran or reading by heart? 2004-05-13
  • What to do if children are uncontrollable in a masjid or Islamic center? 2004-05-07
  • Is Salaah not valid if both feet do not touch the ground at any point during the Salaah? If one foot touches the ground at all times - then the Salaah is valid? 2004-04-30
  • If I go into Rukoo without reading the Surah after Surah Fatiha during Salaat, does this require Sajda Sahw? Also, did Rasulullah s.a.w.s. rest his bottom on the floor during the last Rakaat? 2004-04-19
  • First what exactly is a sunnat-e-ghair maukida and how is it different from sunnat-e-maukida? Second is there any difference in its performance? 2004-04-19
  • When standing up from Sujood some people actually sit (in jalsa) for sometime b4 getting up, instead of doing it in one motion, is this required by Sunnah? Should the bottom be on floor for jalsa? 2004-04-02
  • Can you please let if it is permissible to sit and read your nafl salaah, if you not ill. 2004-04-01
  • Is permissible 2pray 2pray 2 rooktas Allah 2count “sawab” of these salats 2the person who is sick 2004-03-31
  • After the second Rakkah of salah, do you have to recite a sura after sura fathiha? 2) is there a dua which you can recite while you are waiting for your exam results? 2004-03-19
  • 1.) What is the reward for praying at masjid instead of preying at home? 2.) Is there any reward for preying at masjid when you are late and what about missed preyers? 2004-03-17
  • In which direction (North, South, West, East) we should face while taking the bath (ghusul)? 2004-03-15
  • 1) what are the proper steps to prevent a perfectly healthy person from praying sitting, as in, what can one say to them? 2004-03-15
  • What is the Sunnah way of Dua after Imam finishes leading fard prayers? 2004-03-10
  • are we allowed to read the qiraat of salaah without moving the lips - especially if our tajweed is weak? 2004-03-02
  • Is it compulsory to recite the Surah-Fathia when we pray behind the Imam 2004-02-26
  • salam giving salam during khutbah 2004-02-26
  • Is it permitted to wear glasses while offering the prayer 2004-02-26
  • Can a person without Beard lead a salat if the persons praying behind him have Masnoon Beard? What should Hanfi Do in this Situation? 2004-02-26
  • Here at USA, I find people combining Salat Maghrib & Esha for Weather Conditions such as Raining. Is it permissible to combine salat in any fiqh? 2004-02-25
  • Kindly advise, what should be done if one is praying farz in home and mother talks of some less important thing during prayer 2004-02-22
  • How to perform SAJDAH TALAWAH after reciting SURAH AL-ALAQ while leading SALAH BIL JAHAR. 2004-02-19
  • A person has disability in his leg (metal fitted leg). He can walk well. 2004-02-16
  • Regarding dhikr and the number of times for certain situations... 2004-02-16
  • Clarification on Question 4359 about praying in short sleeve 2004-02-14
  • I can’t position my feet correctly during the sitting down of the namaz due to weakness...Some say this is a sign that my salah isn’t accepted. Is this true? 2004-01-22
  • 1)In dhuhar Salat after 4 fardh rakat there are 2 compulsory sunnat rakat which has to be prayed after the fardh salat, can we read this 2 sunnat rakat before fardh salat? 2004-01-18
  • I have heard in the news that women in india are planning to build an own mosque - is it allowed in shariah? 2004-01-11
  • i want to know that can i say only fardh of zuhur and asr during college time or if my salat is missed during studies then when should i say qada. 2004-01-11
  • 1)Is the Salah valid is you move your feet about to prevent losing balance while getting up from Sajdah or Ruku? 2) Can one have a different niyah from the Imam? 2004-01-11
  • Muhammed(SAW) prayed only 3 taraweeh prayer in the mosque. If that is so then from where did he pray taraweeh in the last 10 days when he was doing iitikaf. In the mosque or in the house? 2004-01-08
  • 1.Is salaat valid without surah Fatihah? 2. How does a person who cannot wash his legs take wudu? 2004-01-08
  • I keep forgetting no. of Sajdahs in each rakat & also wasting water in doing Wudhu. 2004-01-07
  • I joined salah in the masjid, I thought that the brother was praying Zuhr, after the salah ended he said that he was praying Sunnah. My intention was to pray 4 rakaats of Zuhr, is the salat valid? 2004-01-07
  • Please clear it to me weather iam allowed to read khuran or any surah on the internet or computer while my periods. 2003-12-20
  • When you say your intention for salaat for Istikarrah salaat do you mention Istikarrah& nafal salaat 2003-12-19
  • Are the following claims authentic? This Solaah can also be performed on behalf of any deceased family members. The Solaah must be performed after the last Jumuah of Ramadaan until before Asr. 2003-12-16
  • Are we allowed to make dua in any language in sajda after the tasbih in our salaah? 2003-12-16
  • once I had been to prayer in a mosque and my son was with me, while I was in my salat my son took small book of quran and threw to play in air he is 3 yrs old ..please tell me wat shud I do now.. 2003-12-16
  • My daughter was born out of wedlock. Can she nullify my wudu? 2003-12-11
  • What should be done when the mobile rings during Salaat 2003-12-11
  • In our local masjid we were told by someone that salaat-ul-tasbih is bidat. The reason they gave was "How can you keep count of the amount of times you have read the third kalimah?" 2003-12-10
  • Was I right to proceed with prayer even after passing wind? 2003-12-10
  • I was informed that the isha prayer needs to be done before 12:00 midnight. Is this true? 2003-12-10
  • What do employees in non-muslim organizations do about Salaat during working times? 2003-12-05
  • Why do Hanafi and Shafi Madhab have different Salaah timetables? Would'nt sunset in Jhb, SA, for E.g. be the same whether you are Hanafi or Shafi? 2003-12-03
  • Due to pain in legs, can we short Isha prayer, if yes then how?? 2003-12-01
  • 1. When offering tharaviw do we have to read 8 or 20 rakath? 2. When reading 20, do we have to do 2x10 or may we do 5x4? 2003-11-19
  • do i have to repeat those salat which i prayed after doing masturbation? 2003-11-19
  • Due to busy working hours, I miss my zhur and Asar nameez everyday. Could you please let me know that if I can pray missed nameez and what time I can read these nameez. 2003-11-12
  • What is the dress required for any person leading Salaah (IMAAM).Is short sleeves and no headcovering allowed ? 2003-11-12
  • what about jumma prayer riqat.there are four sunna before jumma faraz and four sunna after and then two sunna.my question is that are the four sunna after jumma are muwakda or gair muwakdah 2003-11-06
  • I have read on one of the other islamic sites that women are permitted to hold the quran and perform tarawih, you have said no previously 2003-11-05
  • Is it permissable.to make congregational du'a as a family (Hanifi)? 2003-11-03
  • 1.Why do some people read Nafl sitting down? Is this allowed? What is the story behind it? 2.Who exactly are JuJ Majoj going to be? 2003-10-27
  • what can my husband do if he cannot perform normal wudhu or tayyammum. he has severe eczema and was recently hospitalised. 2003-10-27
  • Why are there so many forbidden times of Salat? What happens if we happen to read salat in these times? Does it get accepted? 2003-10-24
  • I have stopped attending the Asr Jamaat at the masjid, because of uncertanity in my mind about difference in Asr salaat times between Hanafi and Shaafi’ee, Maliki, and Hanabali Madhabs. 2003-10-14
  • 2.what is the meaning of kissing the thumbs when hearing Nabi's (PBUH) name? is this allowed? 2003-10-14
  • I have heard prople say that during Prophet Mohammad's time these lines were not a part of azaan-e- fajar"as-salatu-khair um minan naum".Is this true?? 2003-10-09
  • 1. what is the exact proper way of doing qaza? is it different for ishah? 2.can qaza be done at anytime? even during the forbidden namaz times? 2003-10-09
  • When you say that it is permissible to for a hanafi to act as imam when somebody taps his shoulder and makes him imam. 2003-10-06
  • What is the ruling if a person forgets to read Qunoot and does not make sajda-e-sahoo? 2003-09-29
  • If therei is any procedure that can explain in detail what a muslium has to do when he joins a jaamaat salat in middle, and also give answers to these questions. 2003-09-23
  • is it okay to perform wudoo naked and ghusl naked is it accepted or must one be covered. Replacing the jummah prayer with other is it okay,what happens if you miss three jummahs 2003-09-22
  • 1. Is it correct that the prayer times for Hanafi & Shaafi madaahib differ ONLY for Aasar salaat? 2003-09-19
  • what should a hanafi do when he is praying and another person belonging to the same or different madhab comes in. 2. Qazah prayers time. 2003-09-19
  • If a munfareed breaks his wudoo during the salaah,is he suppose to finish his salaah with or without salaams? What in case of a muqtadi ? 2003-09-15
  • Imam in need of ghusl leads prayer, what should he do? Does wudhu break when touching a cat? 2003-09-11
  • On friday can Sunnah salat and Jummah Salat be offered during time of Zawal? In masjid they have the first jummah salat at 12:40pm which finishes before 1:30pm. Is this salat valid ? 2003-09-10
  • During salat are there any faults in which we have to repeat the namaz and Sajda Sahu is nor permissible. Please list all 2003-09-09
  • How I perform salat during travelling through bus, train or aeroplane from one city to another city at a distance more than 100 km. 2003-09-08
  • a converted muslim women...She is 100% pure english, no arabic or urdu....what is the time limit for her to learn arabic and to read the qu'ran and salah? 2003-09-08
  • After the first Jumma Azan, must we leave all worldly engagements in preperation for the Jumma prayer? Please clarify what tasks are immpermisable. 2003-09-08
  • u said that Hanafis cant club Maghrib and iSha prayers together if they are in a hurry or on a journey...refer bukhari hadiths Vol. 2 : No. 209 2003-09-01
  • Are ther any duas to read to get up for Fajr Namaaz with out the use of alarm clock because it disturbs others? 2003-08-29
  • After the imam says salam i stand up and recite surah fatiha do i need to recite a surah after fatiha 2003-08-29
  • What are the implacations of Salaat? (Generally in a work environment or in day to day life.) 2003-08-29
  • A tiny amount (size of sesame seed) of mazi found on underwear after salah. Absolutely sure that it came out during salah and/or after doing wudu. Is salah accepted? 2003-08-28
  • 1. I have question regarding Tasbeeh Tasbeeh by hand is better than using the tasbi, 2.if my Salah is valid when I pick up my son. I have to keep an eye on him in case he falls down. 2003-08-14
  • performance of Salaat during "forbidden" times. Umra Qadha during this period, is it allowed? 2003-08-13
  • When performing Salaah, can my scarf touch the ground, or must it just not cover that part of my forehead that is supposed to touch the ground? 2003-08-12
  • is the salaah valid if sadja sahu was not made when iman stood up in the 4th rakaat 2003-08-04
  • 1. Is it permitted to accept "hadyah" (not wages) for leading taraweeh prayers in Ramadhan? 2. Some say that the Eid prayer is also waajib upon the women. 2003-07-30
  • Can we read “aisha” and “tahajad” together after sleeping and wake up after 12 of night? 2003-07-30
  • 1) When making up qadhaa prayers is the missed Jummuah salah be made up with 4 fard from Dhur salah? 2003-07-29
  • Here is saudi arab they pray Magrib and Ishan together with jamat in Safar(these people say Muhammad P.B.U.H)prayed like this when he was in safar 2003-07-24
  • Why is Witr read in jamaat in Ramadhaan and not other times? 2003-07-04
  • Is it permissible to read quran during the time of zawaal and at other forbidden times? 2003-07-04
  • Could please tell me the names and timings of the prayers like chast etc. 3. can we offer 4 rakhas nafil prayer at a time? If yes will its procedure be like 4 fard rakhas or 4 sunnah rakhas. 2003-07-04
  • Is is Ok to pray with your shoes on for example if uare at work? 2. lately i am involved in unlawfulthings need help? 2003-07-04
  • could you kindly explain what salaat al-tawbah is and how it is performed? 2003-07-03
  • My friend is telling me not to sleep between Asr and Magrib Prayers. Is there any hadiths which prohibit sleeping between Asr and Magrib Prayers. When the time for Magrib Prayers End. 2003-07-03
  • I have heard that Zuhr prayer brings you good earnings, asr brings noor on your face. Please give me a detailed answer 2003-06-26
  • What is the best way to calculate salat time in the united states is it to use computerized salat time from internet or judge by the rise and decline of the sun if possible? 2003-06-24
  • Is this correct way for doing qadhaa? salaat 4Farz (Fajr) 4 Farz(Zohr) 4 Farz(Asr) 3Witr (Magrib) and 4 Farz(Isha) 2003-06-19
  • Can Person A tap Person B on the shoulder, while Person B is reading salaah alone, so that Person A may join him and the 2 form a jamaat? 2003-06-17
  • Please can you advise why it is that only in FARD salaat the third/fourth rakaat you dont recite any surah from the quran? 2003-06-17
  • In zuhr and asr prayers can I recite the surah fatiha just to make myself concentrate on salah, bcoz in these 2 silent prayes I use to get my attention divided. 2003-06-16
  • regarding Q.8759? if we make jama'at at home then Is it necessary to make azan for each prayer and if we dont make azan then would it be a sin? 2003-06-13
  • Is there any alternative to reciting 'Dua'a Qanoot'in the witar namaz of Isha Prayers? 2003-06-13
  • 1) How should one sit when the Khubtah is being read?, I often see people in the prayer position. 3)rukoo, can the words "SamiAllahu Liman Hameeda" be recited without any additional words? 2003-06-11
  • Salaatut-Tasbih ...Salman Bin Fahd al-Oada says "we know the prayer is not lawful. This is why none of the great legal scholars recommended it." 2003-06-11
  • could u tell me the Qibla direction for United Kingdom Leicester 2003-06-05
  • Recently i read that you have said that it is makrooh to offer prayer in a room having pictures...Does this rule apply to pictures that may be kept undercover 2003-06-05
  • How can one perform wudu, whilst in hospital confind to a bed. also if he has drips attached to his body. 2003-06-05
  • c) someone adheres to the Sunnah Practices but may know less Qur-aan (in amount and Tajweed). Also if the physically challenged person should lead salaah, should the followers pray standing or seated? 2003-06-04
  • 1) Is it permissible to pray the salaat perhaps 15-30 mins early?, 2) when I am older and am seeking a wife, is it ok to date in order to seek a wife? 2003-05-31
  • What do I say after the prayer? Following tasleem of a prayer, what must be said? 2003-05-30
  • Can I make jam'at with my sister at home? 2003-05-30
  • Is it ok to perform salah wearing a neck tie, can you pls tell me the meaning of words "Salath" and "Rub". 2003-05-28
  • Q-4972! Would the Muqtadi be required to repeat his Salaat under the following circumstance: Muqtadi was Musafir and stopped at a Masjid on a highway where normal daily five prayers do not take place 2003-05-27
  • When praying, after Surah Fatihah, can we just start from any Ayat from the Surah? Please give me some details on this. 2003-05-20
  • Is it forbidden sleeping after the fajr prayer, if yes, please mention reason. 2003-05-20
  • I try to be a practicing Muslim and Alhamdulillah dont remember to leave a prayer for the last more than one year. But last Friday I totally forgot that to pray 2003-05-16
  • First, what is the maximum number of Rakaats you can pray at a time. I usually get up for Tahajjud, I know the Sunnah is 13 Rakaats 2003-05-06
  • What are the virtures of the Chast Namaaz (Dhuhaa Salaat) and during what time can it be read. 2003-04-28
  • 1. brothers doing masah on cotton socks and then leading the prayer - pray behind them with the intention of Nafl, but later on I repeat my salat. Is this OK ? 2003-04-28
  • 1)I make sajda sahu only when I am sure that something was wrong or if I suspect that is enough? 2)Should I renew wudu if i am only 90% or so sure that it is broken or 100% must be there 2003-04-25
  • Is it true that there are NO SAHEEH HADITH to support the practice of placing the hands below the navel in prayer 2003-04-23
  • I am suffering from extreme waswaas during my day and especially during salaat, is this normal?1) pls can u tell me if all this is a trick of the shaytaan or am i sinning 2003-04-23
  • can we pray salaat by wearing pants as u said its allowed to wear pants, 2003-04-23
  • #3962 - Why isn't it that a hanafi mufti decides based on this clear hadeeth,that it would be a good pratice to pray 2 rakaat of sunnah and then going for the fardh 2003-04-17
  • 1)kunoot - do we raise our hands up as in duaah, or keep them to the side? 2) sit after first 2 sajdas in the 1st rakaat before returning to the standing position for 2nd rakaat, Is this correct? 2003-04-17
  • When I am praying with jamaat but missed one rakaah, a brother who follows Shafii Madhab joins with me(making me the imam). Do I have to start reciting the Surahs loudly or I should pray as normal. 2003-04-17
  • Q1. Please inform about all the non-obligatory prayers (I mean prayers after obligatory prayers) and other prayers like midnight prayer and midmorning prayer(zuha) and so on… 2003-04-16
  • Under what circumstances, if any, would it be permissable to recite only a part of an ayat of the Quran following Surah Fatiha in my salaat ? 2003-04-10
  • I have a question. 1. If one wears haraam clothes and performs salat with it does he have to repeat the salat? 2003-04-10
  • I would like to know how should we stand when offering our prayers in a mosque. i.e with the imam 2003-04-02
  • If a person sleeps after hearing isha azan but wakes up before fajar, the salat will be qaza or ada? 2003-04-01
  • During Salaat do we need to recite whole surahs? 2003-04-01
  • 2. Is it allowed to pray Qaza Namaz for Fajar and Asr immediately after one performs these Namaz ? 2003-03-21
  • In hanafi school can you raise hands in takbir throughout the whole salat...Also are salafis muslim or not and is it a sin to become salafi? 2003-03-17
  • Which angle of twilight to use for prayer time calculations? 2003-03-16
  • In continuation of question 7930, people perform masah over their socks, it is very common in Saudi Arabia, How can we avoid. 2003-03-11
  • What does the musallee read in the silent salaah. Does he read surah faathiya or does he read suraah faatiya and another surah 2003-03-11
  • In salaat are women and men allowed to wear silver, and does it have to be a real or fake? 2003-03-09
  • Woman clothing in salah at home. If a woman wears tight pants in the privacy of her home ONLY FOR THE HUSBAND (otherwise when out in Purdah) is it allowed to pray salah wearing those pants 2003-03-06
  • I would like to know until what time I Isha salaat valid? Can we pray anytime before we sleep or should we pray before 12 2003-03-05
  • what do we read during salam on your right side, & on your left side. On the right I read as salam-u alika ayeuhan nabee’u wa’rahmatullahi-wa’barahkathu 2003-03-04
  • I have chemistry class during Jummah Salaat what should I do? 2003-03-04
  • Salaatut-Tasbeeh - what if 'Subhanallahe walhamdulillahe.......' is recited more than the number of stated times ... 2003-02-28
  • If a child runs and plays between the Imam and his sutra, and Imam does not try to stop the child, does that invalidate prayer of entire congreagation? 2003-02-26
  • 1. there is a person who has a proper beard but he sits in the class room with his girl friends. is he a fasiq; and do i need to repeat the salaat when he is imaam? 2003-02-26
  • I am having trouble concentrating on salat, dhikr, etc. because I keep thinking about the obstacles I am facing right now in my life. 2003-02-26
  • 1) After the expiry of parents what all the things to be done in order to get magfirat for them. 2003-02-26
  • Is it true that someone praying at home should offer their salaat after the jamaat of the local masjid has been completed? 2003-02-24
  • If a person joins the Fajr salaat just as the Imam goes into ruku does he have to repeat that rakaat or not(1st rakaat)?If not and he does than what should he do? 2003-02-19
  • Is the salaat valid if a pig leather jacket was worn at that time? 2003-02-06
  • Do we close our eyes when we're down in sujud, or leave them open, or does it matter? 2003-02-06
  • Can one close his eyes during prayer? I have the problem of easy attention distraction during prayer and many times I forget how many Ruka I have prayed 2003-02-04
  • Can you please list the fardh, sunnah and nafl of salaat; and also, what is the BEST way to make du'a? 2003-01-29
  • If u missed fajr can you read the qazaa salat after zuhr or can you read it when you wake up and in qazaa salaat do u hav to read qazaa for the missed sunnat,nafl 2003-01-24
  • What is sajdah tilawat & sajdah sahw what do u do it for and how do you do it 2003-01-24
  • 3) What if you did the above but missed the last sitting of tashahud? 2003-01-21
  • Q#7705: what is 1/4th lenght of arm(sattar),if remained open equal to the time of saying subhanallah thrice in salaat,which invalidates salaat of woman. 2003-01-20
  • Can a person offer prayer in mosque when is he not pure/taahir/paak 2003-01-18
  • I am having trouble reading salaat. I can read the entire salaat loudly, but I have trouble reading the same things silently even for something simple as Surah Al-Fatihah. What should I do? 2003-01-17
  • How can Shaytan bother a Muslim in prayer if we read "outhu billahi minash-Shaytan-nirajeem" before we commence? 2003-01-10
  • I have two questions: praying before the prescribed timings, and mistakes done in the salaat. 2003-01-08
  • 1. where should our eyes point while offering Salaat 2003-01-01
  • I pray Salaat-ul-Tasbeeh at the time of new year’s eve. The idea is when the disobedience of Allah s.w.t. is at it’s peak in my city, I want to be in a state of Salaat. Anything wrong with this? 2002-12-29
  • My local mosque is a Barelwi mosque. I have been going there for a few years. They recite Asalaatuwasalaam after every asr and fajr salaah. I have recently been called a wahabi 2002-12-26
  • I reached puberity about 12 yrs ago while i started offering Salat only recently, i am now trying not to miss any salat now,but how can i compensate for my missed Salats 2002-12-24
  • If performing fajr salaat and one forgets to recite the qunoot,will salaat be accepted or does it need to be reperformed? 2002-12-24
  • If I am an Imam which surahs are better to read? For example in fajr if an Imam reads longer surahs(like surah Jummah) is it better than reading shorter ones 2002-12-23
  • 1. when in mosque, after how many safs or how many meters/feet one can cross a person busy in salat. 2002-12-23
  • Can one pray Tahajjud, immediately after Isha? 2002-12-20
  • During 4 rakat farz prayer with jamat,In 4th rakath while sitting if one forget that it is 4th rakath instead think that its 2nd rakath 2002-12-20
  • Sunnath salaat or tahiyyatul-masjid, which I should pray if I have less time? 2002-12-14
  • Prayer with time watch on hand. I saw on an Islamic website that prayer is not valid with time watch on hand? 2002-12-14
  • On Friday prayers Imam make du'aa in Khutba, but he doesn't make duha after the farz namaz. Does the Namaz accepted? Same thing in regular days imam doesn't make duha after the farz namaz 2002-12-12
  • Is it permissible for a woman to pray with her nails polished? 2002-12-05
  • Could you kindly inform me of the significance of salaatul Jummah and why it is held only on fridays. 2002-12-05
  • Is it permissible for a woman to pray behind a male Imam (in or outside a mosque)? 2002-12-04
  • Is it a sin if we don't read the sunnah and nafl salat, but only read the Farz salat. 2002-12-03
  • forbidden (Haram) for prayers Sunrise, Sunset, Zawaal. I need some clarifications. 2002-12-02
  • Is namaaz accepted if women pray with alcohol free make-up on? (wudhu done prior to putting make-up) 2002-11-30
  • In my masjid some brothers whose native tongue is gujrati have a hard time pronouncing certain words in Arabic, example say zalamin instead of dhalamin Or saying adhan like azan. Is this permissible 2002-11-26
  • if Jumma prayer can be held in a mosque where 1) five times prayers are not held for example at work place. 2002-11-26
  • can ayat or ayats of quran be accepted as guidance for istikarrah saalat. 2002-11-26
  • In Tashahudd, why do we say the word you in "peace be upon you o prophet" and why do we bear witness prophet Mohammad(pbuh) when Quran says Allah is enough as witness in 4:79, 4:166. 2002-11-26
  • I am a college student who wishes to pray his Jummah salah at college. could you please state the conditions that are required for Jummah salah to be accepted at college if at all? 2002-11-12
  • Please explain the differences, in the actual reading (apart from the niyyah)between Sunnate Muaqida and Sunnate Ghair Muaqidah, Fard and Witr, etc. 2002-11-09
  • I am a bit confused about raising the pointing finger at tashahhud. Are we suppose to move it or just raising is alright to? 2002-11-04
  • What is “Khushoo” and “Khuzoo” in Salaat? 2002-11-01
  • I learnt duaa's after the Salaah from out booklets. But in the community I stay, they most of the time say a duaa that is common, but I can't find it in any book. 2002-11-01
  • Are we allowed to miss salaat with Jamaat in the masjid if we have important exams (as far as the world is concerned) scheduled for the next day? 2002-11-01
  • Is it true, that in Salah, according to the Hanafi school of thought, the follower does not recite any Qur'an, including the Fatiha, behind the Imam 2002-10-30
  • I know a woman who has become a muslim and I have been trying to teach her how to do salah. She has not learnt all of it yet but wanted to do her salah in English until she knows it in Arabic 2002-10-30
  • What if I pray Fatiha and a Surah in the last 2 Rakaat’s of Isha or for that matter in any Farz Salaat (forgot that I shouldn’t pray)? What’s the ruling if behind Imam and if praying alone? 2002-10-25
  • Last week When Imam recited the sura after 'Sura Fatiha' he jumped few verses which is I didn't realize. 2002-10-25
  • I would like to know the proper method of performing the Sajda that comes with a Surah (ex. Surah Alaq) while performing Salaat. 2002-10-23
  • 1) Till what time can we say Asr prayers. I have heard you shouldn't pray Asr after it is round about 30 minutes left for magrib. Upto what time can I pray Asr? Can magrib be prayed till Isha? 2002-10-23
  • some people say, “Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi WA BARAKAATUHU” in one or both the salaams, is saying this better than only the first part? 2002-10-18
  • During congregational Salaat, standing behind the Imam, what parts should I recite or repeat, and during when should I remain silent? 2002-10-18
  • Why does an Imam read silently in Fardh Salaat for Zuhr and Asar, as oppposed to loudly for Fajr, Maghrib and Esha. 2002-10-16
  • While performing witr salat, I read a specific surah in the first and second rakah. Does the salaat have to be repeated? Can the same surah be recited in different rakah for any salaat? 2002-10-14
  • Is taraweeh salaat valid for women performing through a sound system which is in a seperate quarters of a duplex. 2002-10-12
  • what is the right positin of the feet while we are in 'sajda' position.... 2002-10-10
  • When I pray I usually have money in my pocket which has a picture of the queen is this allowed. Also On fridays in the mosque when collections are made the money collected is put to one side and ... 2002-10-06
  • 6712 i.e. Is it necessary to read iqamat in the mosque for ada and qaza salats when I perform myself (not with jamath... 2002-10-04
  • 1) When washing hands, is there any particular sequence. My friend keeps insisting that it should be right, right, right and then left, left, left. 2002-10-04
  • Can I perform kaza if I missed magrib salaah? 2002-10-04
  • Reciting Sura Fatiha behind the imam(ref Qs 6564), confused ... e) Since all Imam and their followers are correct then why there is contradiction in reading Surat Fatiha behind Imam? 2002-10-03
  • Can I offer prayers away from a Jamaat without being physically present there. This is a situation where I am ill and cannot go out for prayers specially the Juma prayers 2002-10-02
  • If an Imam makes a mistake while reading a surah after al-Fatiha is the prayer valid? Can he start another surah? Is sajdah sahoh needed. 2002-10-01
  • 1) woman preforming salat reading from the quran while following the imam, 2) when maliki asr has started and hanifi zohr has not ended can maliki pray zohr in hanafi time 2002-10-01
  • Performing Salaat with ones family? wife and daughters, etc. 2002-09-23
  • Please let me know how many minutes prior to Fajar, Tahajud time exists 2002-09-23
  • Performing Salaat with ones family? wife and daughters, etc. 2002-09-23
  • Please let me know how many minutes prior to Fajar, Tahajud time exists 2002-09-23
  • 1. I realize that I recited Alhamdu surah alone and not an additional surah. 2. Which mad-hub follows in Masjid al-Haram and masjidun-nabawi? 2002-09-20
  • I plan to perform all my qaza salats. 1. Can I read qaza salat with ada salat azan or I need read seperate azan for qaza salat? 2002-09-19
  • 1.is it sinful to miss sunat e muakada salat on a daily basis 2.is it makrooh for men if they do not wear a topi when praying 2002-09-17
  • Reciting sura behind the imam: what is the difference with hanafi and other madhad? Sharia proofs? 2002-09-15
  • Can a hanafi read Asr once the Shafi time for Asr has set in(Hanafi time for Asr has not yet set in-usually Asr for Shafi starts earlier then that of Hanafi) 2002-09-15
  • 1) How many types of salaat exist ?If the list would be to extensive, could you please inform me just the names of all salaat, 2002-09-13
  • Is it sin fall on us if we don't wake him up? How can we handle this situation? While we perform 'duha' prayer at home we asked him to wake up...He was not happy 2002-09-12
  • 1)If I forget the Dua-Qunoot in the Witr, Is it valid or Sajda Sahw is necessary. 2) Maghrib Salaat. Instead of 3 rakaat he did 4 rakaat. upon realizing this mistake, he repeated Salaat again 2002-09-12
  • 1) On jummas, can the khutba, the adaan, and the salaat be started before duhr time? 2) A friend told me that if you see an ambulance going in emergency, you should make dua. 2002-09-11
  • I want to know regarding the duas after fard salat. eg. at zohar we pray 4 sunnat, 4 fard, 2 sunnat and 2 nafl. Now should I pray the duas after the 4 fard salat or after completing the whole salat? 2002-09-06
  • what is the fatwa of the qadhaa of qasr namaaz(hanafi)!does 1 perform the ntire namaz? 2002-09-04
  • Can a female with Wudhu remove her shoes and perform her salaat sitting in a car (for safety) facing the correct direction which is parked outside a masjid with no salah facilities for women? 2002-08-29
  • If an Imam makes a mistake while reading a surah after al-Fatiha is the prayer valid? 2002-08-28
  • With ref. to Q6042, Isha and Fajr times further up North of London are 11 pm and 3 am respectively. The old and the young have a tough time staying up late and getting up early. 2002-08-27
  • Kindly advise me the complete procedure to start reading my umrikazaa(Missed Salaat)from start to finish,also advise the niyaat required and any info to benefit me 2002-08-27
  • I had a cut in my toe. I started my isha Salaat there was no blood on it, when I finished my Salaat, I noticed that there was blood on the bandage. So should I repeat my whole Salaat 2002-08-27
  • 1) I work at a grocery store and they are english songs that are played in a low volume. Is my Salaat valid - no matter how I concentrate on my Salaat, the noise of the song goes into my ear 2002-08-22
  • I have just found out that not pronouncing the arabic alphabets correctly nullifies a salaat. I used to pronounce incorrectly. 2002-08-22
  • If the Imam makes a mistake in the qiraat of the salaah and three ayats were not recited nor was one long ayat recited, should the salaah be repeated or does sajda-e-sawh rectify the mistake? 2002-08-21
  • A mass Jumuah was recently held.Another sister refused to attend the Jumuah salaah as she says that women cannot perform Salaah behind men in Jamaat 2002-08-20
  • Can one keep his eyes closed during Salaat for greater concentration (or atleast during the Qiraat part)? Also, can one repeat the Qiraat silently after the Imam, when praying in Jamaat? 2002-08-16
  • i have heard that before every farz prayer if there are sunnats they are not compulsory 2002-08-14
  • What are the Faraid (obligations) of performing Rukoo and Sajda (in terms of posture, position of hands, fingers, forehead, nose, eyes, feet, duration, etc., for men and women)? 2002-08-13
  • what are the diffrent way shitan distrub in salat(NAmaz)? 2002-08-13
  • I have been praying my qazaa that I missed in my lifetime. Do I pray 4 farz or 2 farz for all the jumma farz I have missed? Should my niyah be:- salatul jumma,2 farz praying qazaa 2002-08-13
  • With reference to Q6042, during Summer up here in the Northern part of the world, when the time between Isha and Fajr is about 3 hours, when should one offer Tahajjud? www.IslamicFinder.com 2002-08-09
  • kindly provide step by step instructions on how to perform salatul-hajah Many Thanks. Zarina 2002-08-09
  • Are men allowed to pray on pure silk prayer mats? 2002-08-07
  • Where should the hands be placed in salaat? Can you give me proof from hadith that says what we should do? 2002-08-06
  • 1) If one has a wetdream and the sheets of the bed are soaked with semen, and one does not wash the sheets and sits on it after it has dried 2002-08-06
  • With ref. to Q5988, how does one define ‘normal’ time zone? In UK Isha is at 12 am, and Fajr at 2 am, would that be considered normal or Makkah? Further up North, Isha and Fajr are back to back. 2002-08-04
  • If I am leading a Salaat, and am about to complete my Rukoo, or about to say ‘Salaam’ to finish, and hear/sense people rushing to join, can I intentionally lengthen my action to allow them to join? 2002-08-01
  • If the Jamaat has started, and I am completing my Sunnahs, can I say Salaam early? If so, at what point (pls clarify this point for each of the 4 rakaats or 2 rakaats of Sunnah that we offer)? 2002-07-31
  • I wish to read Qazaa salaat. When are the suitable times for reading Qazaa? 2002-07-31
  • i have a question regarding Fajr salat. sometimes i do not go to sleep after isha salat, and stay up till fajr. i sometimes pray fajr at home, 2002-07-29
  • 1. What is the age that salaat becomes fard. 2. I am 30 yrs old and have missed most of my salaat. How can I make up for it 2002-07-29
  • Pelting Shaytaan in Salaat and 'Umar (R.A) bleeding but keeping wudhu in prayer. 2002-07-28
  • A few questions about interrupting salaat due to an emergency... 2002-07-25
  • 1)Must I make up the missed salats in order? For example, if I missed yesterday's Zuhr, and today's Fajr, can I make up today's missed Fajr before yesterday's missed Zuhr? 2002-07-23
  • Can I recite the Qiraat loudly during any Nafl Salaat? 2002-07-15
  • Reward for praying kazaa salat compared to that of regular. 2002-07-13
  • If my cap is almost falling off during Salaat, can I push it back on with my hand? 2002-07-13
  • Do we have to sleep first to pray tahajjud salaat? 2002-07-08
  • a musafir joins the salaat of ASR in fourth rakaat and prays one rakaat with the Imaam. After the imaam finishes salaat, Is the musafir required to pray three more rakaats ? 2002-07-06
  • a) should we pray nafawil during the day in 2 rakahs (with one salaam) or in 4 rakahs (with one salaam) e.g. Chasht b) what about the nafawil at night? 2002-07-06
  • answer 5889 - if this will is not made by some-one due to unawareness of this fact, then can his children still pay fidiyaa 2002-07-02
  • Can a person follow another person while prayer without knowing the niyat of the person praying? 2002-07-01
  • Is performing Salaat in congregation Sunnat or Fard? 2002-07-01
  • I have just learned the prayers in English. Can you tell me if my prayers will be accepted from now until I learn the Arabic words? 2002-07-01
  • Please clarify my question-How to calculate prayer times in polar region where days and nights exetend for months? 2002-06-25
  • What are the rules regarding how a Khutbah should be delivered? 2002-06-24
  • Is it required to say Iqaamat when offering any non-Fard salaat? Is it required for women to say Iqaamat when offering Fard Salaat individually? Can they call Iqaamat when praying behind a man? 2002-06-24
  • Can you explain the importance of salat-ul-jumijah pryers for Muslims 2002-06-20
  • What does the various positions of Salat represent? 2002-06-19
  • If Masah over leather socks is acceptable, why can’t we do Masah over leather shoes? If we were to pray with our shoes on, can it be done then? 2002-06-18
  • How does one perform Salaat-ul-Hajaath? Please provide the related Hadith that recommends this prayer. Please provide the Du’aa that needs to be recited in this prayer. 2002-06-15
  • I started praying when i turned 19. I want to pray them as quickly as possible - let me know which sunnah actions i can skip in my prayers and do only fard actions 2002-06-15
  • I wish to perform my Qada (missed Salaat). Is it permissable to skip the present Sunnah Maukidah salaats to give more time to the Fard missed salaat? 2002-06-11
  • Assalamu Aleikum, Can you please provide a selection of dua's for the Mujahideen with Transliteration and Translation. I am a new Muslim and therefore struggle with Arabic. 2002-06-10
  • please list all the sunnah and fard of every salah so that I can only do the fard while making up for 6 years of qada salaat 2002-06-06
  • Is one supposed to recite anything in Qiyam (Fatiha or Surahs following it) in Zuhr and Asar salaats behind the Imam? 2002-06-04
  • Kindly explain the salaah whilst travelling. 2002-06-04
  • When a masbuq joins Salah in four Rakah and stands up after the Imam says 'salaam', does he say the takbeer before recitation of Surah Fatiha (of 1st Rakah)? 2002-05-28
  • I am trying to complete my missed fard salats. I am 26yrs old, tell me from which age I should count missed salats? What is the niyat of missed salat, as I offer one missed one with each regular one 2002-05-26
  • During a 3 or 4-rakaat Salaat, in the 2nd Rakaat, after reciting Athayyat, if I start reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim, and then realize that I should stand up for the 3rd Rakaat, do I complete the Durood? 2002-05-23
  • What is the reward of praying the AWWABEEN Salaat? Please provide the related Ahadith. 2002-05-22
  • What is the reward of praying the AWWABEEN Salaat? Please provide the related Ahadith. 2002-05-22
  • When reading salat what does one read after durood shrief. I have heard that you read something like rabbey jellney, or something similar. 2002-05-20
  • Whenever there is tight work,that day I used to feel tense whether my namaz will go smoothly or not?Some times I used to get doubts whether my ghusl/vadhoo valid or not? 2002-05-18
  • Few questions when a Shafi muqallid is following a Hanafi Imam. 2002-05-15
  • Few questions when a Shafi muqallid is following a Hanafi Imam. 2002-05-15
  • Performing salatul jumuah - If someone works 45 minutes drive from the city, and there is no masjid close to his workplace. 2002-05-09
  • Performing salatul jumuah - If someone works 45 minutes drive from the city, and there is no masjid close to his workplace. 2002-05-09
  • kazaa salaat-1)It is NOW that I have come to know of the Hadis about Salaat becoming invalid if one’s pants hang below the ankles. 2002-05-09
  • 1. With Ref to answer of question 5578 regarding obligatory ghusl. Is husband sinful? Can she read quran in this cond? 2. Ref. 5361 regarding juma sunnah. 3. Surah kahef on juma 2002-05-09
  • I was wondering if there is a specific hadith or ayah from the Qur'an that says that the sisters must be in a seperate room from the brothers during salah? 2002-05-09
  • Please advise if it is permissible to perform the 6 rakaats sunnat for Jummah before the Khutbah as time is insufficient as I have to get back to work 2002-05-03
  • Please advise if it is permissible to perform the 6 rakaats sunnat for Jummah before the Khutbah as time is insufficient as I have to get back to work 2002-05-03
  • 1) Do we have to recite any surah after Fateha and before raising hands in 3rd rikat of witr, b) Sajda Sahw, etc. 2002-04-29
  • 1) Do we have to recite any surah after Fateha and before raising hands in 3rd rikat of witr, b) Sajda Sahw, etc. 2002-04-29
  • 1.If someone does not wash his feet and is the imam what should I do? 2.some people while offering salat raise their hands to say Salaam ... 2002-04-29
  • My 2 questions concerns the method of performing salaat. I am a Hanafi. Please read the details. 2002-04-26
  • Time of Miswak in Wadu. Pronouncing the Darood. 2002-04-26
  • It is okay to offer Salat closing eyes ? 2002-04-26
  • About Tie-Will a prayer be valid performed with tie in the neck 2002-04-24
  • Its been said that it’s a sin and therefore wajib to repeat your salat if you fold up your trousers during prayer, this is if your trousers regularly hang below your ankles could you explain please? 2002-04-22
  • Is the call to iqama the same as in adhan or it is different? I have recently read a hadith from Riyadh saleheen which says, in calling iqama the takbeerat, tashahudat and so on are all called once. 2002-04-21
  • At the mosque, when the prayers are finished, dhikr is done collectively ... Is this bidah? 2002-04-10
  • Children playing with the Prophet(SAW) while he(SAW) was praying 2002-04-02
  • Is it permissible to allow a cat to walk in front of me and rub on my legs while I am praying? Jazakallahu khair. 2002-04-01
  • Some people pray Nafl before the Maghrib Salaat. Is this Sunnah? 2002-04-01
  • Am I required to perform salaat al-qada for all the fard prayers in my life in which I achieved tahara through performing wudu that included mash over modern socks? 2002-03-28
  • Masail for Naapaki 2002-03-28
  • Asalamo Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu, 1) Can a man and woman offer salat individually in one place(or in one room)? 2002-03-27
  • Assalam mu alaikum. Can one perform nafl salaat after subuh sadiq, ie, before fajr salaat, and fajr athaan. 2002-03-26
  • Questions about Salaat 2002-03-26
  • What are the following Salaat? Salaatul Kusoof Salaatul Khusoof Salaatul Istisqaa 2002-03-25
  • Will person who missed Friday and all other salat for many years (5) be forgiven? 2002-03-24
  • What are the time limit in which each salat can be prayed. Which times are strictly forbidden for saying pray. Is sajdah sahu compulsory if forget to sit for Tashud in 2nd rakat in 4 rakat salat. 2002-03-21
  • Salaams Can you please supply me with a dua that will make me steadfast in performing salaat. 2002-03-21
  • What is the proper way to preform sajdah tilawat? What is recited and when is it done? JazakAllah Khair. 2002-03-14
  • What was the average length of the Rukoo and Sujood of the Prophet s.a.w.s. during (a) everyday Fard Salaat, (b) Nafl Salaat, (c) Tahajjud, and (d) large Jamaats like Friday or Eid? 2002-03-13
  • When we loses first two rakats of salat and we complete it after Imam says salam should we recite any surat after Fateha? and in which faults sajda sahu is compulsory. 2002-03-12
  • asalam.can we pray only 1 rakat witr namaz? 2002-03-12
  • Assalaamualaikum. Does revealing one's hair to Ghair-Mahram nullify ones wudhu? And is one's father-in-law considered Ghayr-Mahram? 2002-03-09
  • What is the benefits of the dua after fard salaah made by the imaam? 2002-03-08
  • sunnat-e-muaqidah 2002-03-08
  • Please advise if Sajda Sahu should be performed for the following 4 cases, If one makes a (1) mistake (2) forgets (A) during the first 3 Ayats? (B) after the first 3 Ayats? 2002-03-08
  • Would you please answer the following questions? 2002-03-08
  • For making up the missed Rakaats in a Jamaat, should one stand up after the Imam says the first Salaam or both the Salaams? 2002-02-21
  • Questions on salaat. 2002-02-18
  • What is the deep meaning of “Subhaana Rabbi Al-A’laa” and “Subhaana Rabbi Al-Azeem”, that will help me contemplate on the greatness and focus my attention towards Allah S.W.T. during Rukoo and Sujood? 2002-02-18
  • What is the minimum ammount of times a month you have to go to Jummah? 2002-02-15
  • How do you pray salaatul Tasbeeh? 2002-02-13
  • Can juma kutba can be delivered in language other than arabic? 2002-02-09
  • As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. I have two questions on Salaat. These have actually happened to me. Please read details. Jazakallahu-khair. 2002-02-09
  • Do the following two Salaat originate from valid Ahadith? Tahayyatul Wudu Tahayyatul Masjid I probably mis-transliterated the term Tahtul. 2002-02-08
  • Assalamu alaikum Mufti Saheb, about two salaats – Salaatul Haajat & Tasbeeh. 2002-02-03
  • Who will be prefered to lead congregation namaz ? A Hafiz with a doubtfull beard or a man (not Hafiz) with a complete sharaee beard. 2002-02-02
  • Is this true? 2002-01-31
  • Order of prayers just before sunset 2002-01-31
  • Asalaam U Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah If Imam accidently commits some mistake in Namaz how should a Muqtadi point it out? 2002-01-26
  • As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. Please could you answer this question. Jazakallahu-khair. 2002-01-26
  • Would you please furhter explain your answer to my question(RE: Question # 4665)? 2002-01-23
  • Fajr Sunnah after Fajr Fard Salaat??? 2002-01-22
  • What is the symbolic meaning of the different postures during Prayer? 2002-01-21
  • Kindly provide the Hadith that supports the way Hanafis offer Witr prayer. Also, please provide the translit. and translation of Du?aa-e-Qunoot? 2002-01-20
  • If there are only 2 mins left for the expiry of Zohar salat then should you bother starting the 4 rakats or not? 2002-01-18
  • Please give me the details and rulings of perfroming qada prayers of the past which i have missed at the time of ignorance? 2002-01-18
  • Assalaamu Alaykum. Could you help me with this question about Namaz? 2002-01-18
  • How to make sajda? 2002-01-16
  • We usually have Qiyam-ul-Lail at our Masjid, where lot of young men participate. Part of the activities is getting up for Tahajjud and praying in Jamaat. Does the Shariat prohibit this in any way? 2002-01-14
  • Regrading taraweeh qazaa 2002-01-14
  • If the first saff is full, am I allowed to start the second saff all on my own? 2002-01-11
  • Are sunnat and nawafil included in Kasr Prayer or only Farz ( two Rakaats) will be prayed? Also tell about Vitar in Esha Kasr prayer. 2002-01-08
  • Assalaamu Alaykum Respected Mufti Saheb, I have a Question regarding reciting Tasbeeh-e-Fatima. 2002-01-08
  • As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. My question concerns practices at the time of Fajr. I am not sure if they are superstitions or Islamically correct. Please read details. 2002-01-08
  • Is it wajib to wear a topi? 2002-01-07
  • Question below re itikaaf/witr in haramain sharifain. 2002-01-05
  • Do these acts break my salah and Q's on fasting? 2002-01-03
  • Can any Nafl Salaat be prayed in Jamaat? 2002-01-03
  • assalamwailakium salaatul hajaat,do u have to continue reading it till ur need is achieved or do u read it just once?is it like istekhaara namaz where u have to read it for a period of 7 days? 2002-01-03
  • As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. I have a question on Dua-e-Nazeelah read during Fajr jamaat. I hope, Insha-Allah, that you can help me. Jazakallahu-khair. 2001-12-31
  • As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. My question concerns the manner in which you should correct someone that makes a mistake in Salaat. Please read the details. Jazakallahu-khair. 2001-12-31
  • A person performed FARD salaah 4 many years & was unaware at that time of this mistake-surahs were read in 3rd & 4th rakaats of the fard salaah.Does the salaah have 2 be performed again?? 2001-12-21
  • can taraweeh be prayed in jamaat at home if there is a valid excuse? 2001-12-21
  • When a hanafi person follows a shafi imam in fajr whether he should join the imam in qunoot ? 2001-12-20
  • As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. I would like to know the rulings on what to do in each of the following cases. (Refer details) 2001-12-19
  • If u miss 2 rakaats of maghrib jamaat, how do u complete the namaaz? Which rakaats do u sit for tashahood? 2001-12-19
  • As-salaam-u-alaikum. My question concerns the practices in Salaat. It consists of numerous subquestions, therefore please read the details below. Jazakallahu-khair. 2001-12-15
  • unclear answer from last time 2001-12-13
  • I noticed on TV recently that tawaaf is being performed while the Taraweeh is still on. Kindly explain. 2001-12-13
  • Why do the Ahnaaf not lift their hands in Qunoot-e-Naazila in the Fajr Salaah? 2001-12-13
  • As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. My question concerns the Iqaamah of Salaat. I also have a question on the dress that can be used. Please read the details concerning these two questions. 2001-12-13
  • Sajda Tilawat missed out 2001-12-12
  • Can a woman pray with short sleeves in her house or is it wrong 2001-12-12
  • Asalaam -u-Aluykum Mufti Saheb I would like to know why is it that we pray Fajr, Maghrib and Isha loud, and Zohar and Asr quietly? 2001-12-12
  • Can men wear short pants underneath a long kurtah (kurtah is just above ankles)? 2001-12-11
  • Kindly advise if salaah can be performed inside the Ka'bah if allowed to enter. If so, in which direction does one face. 2001-12-11
  • Can a person in Salaat pull-out his handkerchief from his pocket and wipe/blow his running nose or watery eyes, and put it back? Or can they hold a tissue in their hand throughout their Salaat? 2001-12-11
  • If I missed the Isha Jamat and slept early got in the night by around 1-2.00 PM and prayed Isha can I continue with Tahajjud and finish it up with Wajibulvitr at last. 2001-12-08
  • Assalaamu Alaykum Respected Mufti Saheb, shahru mubarak. I have a question about how to start salat. 2001-12-07
  • salaamu alaikum is it permissible for the girls of our locality to get together in the night a pray tarawih in jamat by them selfs (no male imam) and what will the condtion of their salah be? 2001-12-07
  • We break our fast with the Adhaan of the radio as there is no mosque in our area. Should my husband give adhaan again before he starts his salaah,will the radio surfice for it. 2001-12-03
  • As salaamualaikum Mufti Sahab, I wanted to know if it is possible to offer Fard salath before the actual time in case of emergency 2001-12-01
  • How exactly should one respond to a yawn or an itch while in Salaat? Also, if my cap (?topi?) is about to fall off during Salaat, can I press it back on my head? 2001-11-29
  • What is the translation (+ translit) for the foll. 2 Du?aas that are recited at the start of Salaat? 1. Inni-Wajihatu??? 2. Sana Subhanak Allahumma?? + 2 questions regarding these du?aas. 2001-11-29
  • praying behind someone who is already praying 2001-11-22
  • When standing up from Rukoo, after reciting, ?SamiAllahu Liman Hameeda?, some people go on reciting additional things. What should be recited here? 2001-11-22
  • I have a question!! 2001-11-22
  • I usually miss my fajr prayer,what shall i do to my recover my missed prayer, shall i pray when i get up or it is correct to pray before the next noon prayer, guide me into this 2001-11-20
  • Aslam wa alikum, whenever I am trying to pray all sort of a bad/good things comes in my mind, Please advise me on how to stop myself? Waalikum Wa Salam Jazakallah khair. 2001-11-18
  • Suffer badly from flatulance. Can namaaz be continued once wudu breaks in namaaz 2001-11-18
  • More recently I am finding it hard to concentrate in my Salaat. My mind seems to be wandering around thinking of all kinds of things, like my job, house, upcoming Islamic events, war, you name it.... 2001-11-15
  • i have a few questions regarding the way of the sunnah. The prophet when he used to pray he prayed in one way, so how comes muslims all over the world pray in so many diffrent ways? 2001-11-07
  • I have seen a compilation of certain selected Ayats from the Qur'an, published in a book titled “Manzil”. Please explain if it's proper to do so. 2001-11-07
  • Is it fard to recite Surah Fatiha in salaat. If missed, will a sajdah-sahoo suffice? 2001-11-06
  • Is it better for a husband and wife to offer their Fard Salaat in Jamaat rather than individually, so that they may get additional reward? 2001-11-06
  • During Salaat, while reciting Atthayyat, some people circle their right index finger, throughout. Which is the correct position, please state the mandating Hadith? 2001-11-06
  • Can women during their menstruation read verses from the Holy Quran and make duaa without touching the Holy Quran? 2001-11-03
  • how can i perfprm the salaat and what is the perfect time to do itu 2001-11-03
  • What should the spacing be between our feet when standing for Salaat? Also should our feet physically need to touch the person next to us in Jamaat? 2001-11-03
  • What is the sharee hukm about the followings 2001-10-15
  • What is the minimum number for establishment of salat-ul-jumm'ah - are there any circumstances for exemption (rukhsa)? A detailed answer appreciated 2001-10-15
  • Can an Imam lead the same Fard Salat twice? 2001-10-08
  • Salam Alaikum, what is the difference between Salaat Tahajjud and Salaat lail and Salaat witr? 2001-10-07
  • During the khutbah in the Friday prayers, what is supposed to be recited between the 1st and the 2nd khutbah. 2001-09-28
  • Clarification on your Answer to question 1870 2001-09-25
  • I recently learnt that i have been praying fard wrongly. after the first two rakah I did not know that you do not read a surah after surah fatiha. does this invalidate all my fard salaat. 2001-09-24
  • Is it permissible for husband and wife to pray in Jamaat? If so, do both get additional reward than praying individually? Can the wife provide "luqma" 2001-09-24
  • What is the view on one's salaat if one is wearing externally applied alcohol-containing medication? 2001-09-24
  • What of the salaat of a person whose hands and feet have been amputated? 2001-09-22
  • Some men fold their pants at the bottom when standing for Salaat. What is the basis of this action? Is it a sin not to? 2001-09-21
  • Do you have to raise your hand up to the level of your shoulders when you bow down for ruku and when you rise from ruku. 2001-09-18
  • Do you have to raise your hand up to the level of your shoulders when you bow down for ruku and when you rise from ruku. 2001-09-18
  • Assalaamu Alaykum Respected Mufti Saheb can you please tell me how many salats are there beside the 5 fard salats & how many rakats? Jazakallah Khair. may Allah reward you for your good work. 2001-09-13
  • Is it permissable to read qadha namaaz, instead of sunnat nammaz?? 2001-09-09
  • Last time you told me that if I told you where I lived, you would be able to tell me the latest time I can pray Ishaa. I live in Gaithersburg,Maryland, in the United States. 2001-09-09
  • What is the end time of Ishraq Salaat, and the starting time for Chasht Salaat? 2001-09-07
  • Is it permissible to join two salaats (like Duhr with Asr, and Magrib with Isha) when a person is travelling? Do any of the Madhabs allows this? 2001-09-07
  • Can you please tell me when and how to pray tahujjud? What are the benefits? 2001-08-31
  • Expiry time of Salaat (prayers). 2001-08-31
  • I would like to make up for my missed Salah 2001-08-31
  • How do you perform Tahajjud Salaah and at what time do you perform it? 2001-08-31
  • In some mosques of Pakistan, after Fardh Prayer, people recite La ila ha illal lah (three times) and Muhamadur Rasullulah (once) loudly and together. 2001-08-31
  • What should I do if the 1) Imam does masah over socks. 2) Replies to a Salaam by raising his hand. 2001-08-31
  • Which prayers are perfect to use with Tasbih?. Can you tell me any Dhikr or Salawat that I can use with Tasbih?. Where in the Quran we can find prayers for use with Tasbeeh?. 2001-08-31
  • How many Rakath in Juama Namaaz and regarding fajar sunnah. 2001-08-31
  • I have a question on how you pray Istikhara. Can you explain to me what is Istikharah is and how you preform it, and when you perform it? 2001-08-31
  • Making up missed rakaats in salaat, joining late, and sajda sahw. 2001-08-10
  • Jumaah salaat before time for Zuhr starts 2001-08-10
  • If a woman prays individually at home is it necessary for her to pray aloud in the first two rakats of the faraz of isha magrib and fajar prayers 2001-08-10
  • What is the ruling over performing Istikhara Salat after Fajr prayer and before sunrise (Shorouq)? 2001-07-29
  • When can a person combine 2 salaats. I was at a course with people from Saudi Arabia & performed both their Zuhr and Asr salaat during the lunch break. 2001-07-15
  • Can a person who is not praying namaaz, use his hand as a 'sutra' in front of a person who is praying namaaz, for people to pass? 2001-07-07
  • Four rakaats before Zuhar salaat have the same reward as the four rakaats of Tahajjud? Also, Imam serve as sutra. 2001-07-07
  • Can one say his prayers in loud voice during the Dhuhr and Asr prayers if no body is in the surroundings ? 2001-07-03
  • I live in Denmark where I do not hear Adhaan. Are Adhaan and Iqamah (or one of them) obligatory for each prayer? 2001-07-03
  • When one prays the Qadha of Al-fajr prayer, shall one call the Adhaan like the Adhaan of Al-fajr or like the usual Adhaan. 2001-07-03
  • Can one pray both Dhuhr and Asr together if time interval between them is short? 2001-07-03
  • During a lunar eclipse should Salaatul Kusoof be prayed softly or loudly? 2001-07-03
  • Pointing one's feet to a person or to Qibla is disrespectful. However, I am a fat man with heavy limbs and cannot sit with folded legs for more than a few minutes. 2001-07-03
  • When should I perform sunnah salat? At home? 2001-07-03
  • Can we pray Nafl after Witr? I also want to ask if we can pray Tahajjud after Witr? 2001-06-30
  • Mufti saheb can you please list for me the fard of salaah according to each of the four mathabs. Jazakallah khairan 2001-06-30
  • How do you pray the Witr prayer according to the sunnah? 2001-06-30
  • Is is permissible to peform the Jumu'ah prayer with a jamaat in an open field (i.e. not in a musjid)? The Tabliqi Jamaat holds the Friday prayer in a tent during their annual ijtima. 2001-06-30
  • What exactly is meant by "Hold steadfast to Qiyaamul Layl (making Ibaadat at night, Tahajjud, etc.)"? 2001-06-30
  • What is Istikhaarah? 2001-06-30
  • Please tell me any way/ and Dua to wake up in the middle of the night and offer the Tahajjud prayer and read Quran and wake up for Fajr Prayer as it is in Surah Muzammil. 2001-06-24
  • How should a woman's feet be during sajdah (prostration)? 2001-06-22
  • Is it a form of shirk if you sometimes pray sunnah at the mosque because other people might look down upon you or look at you in a funny way? 2001-06-19
  • Is niyyah (intention) permissible in Urdu before prayer? 2001-06-17
  • Can you give me in detail where to place the hand (positions) in all the four rakaat of four madhab during takbir, qiyam ,ruku, sujud and tahiyat. 2001-06-17
  • Is it permissible to recite Dua-ul-Istiftah behind the Imam. Does one needs to recite this Dua in the first rakat he missed. 2001-06-17
  • Can you please tell me the correct way in position and movement that a Hanifa women should pray salat? 2001-06-09
  • Making up for missed Salaat. My question is about making Qaadah salaat. What must one do if he is unsure of which, and how many, salaat he has missed? 2001-06-04
  • I know that in hanafi prayer books, it says that you are not supposed to raise your hand when going into ruku, and when coming up from ruku, however 2001-05-31
  • I have seen some Muslims wingle their finger once,some twice and some continuously during Prayers. What is the correct Sunnah way? 2001-05-31
  • Is it permissible to continually move one's index finger during Tashah-hud (sitting position) 2001-05-28
  • Can a woman be imam when praying with her husband? Can she stand next to him? 2001-05-28
  • Is it wajib to make up prayers if I did Makruh Tahrimun acts during them? 2001-05-28
  • Second Jamaat. Normally here in UAE after the first Jamaat is over, people performs another Jamaat. Should we attend the second Jamaat or pray separately if unfortunately we miss the first Jamaat. 2001-05-28
  • Kindly explain in detail the Shari’ah laws of performing Qadhaa Salaats. Your advice in fulfilling the Qadhaa Salaats will be appreciated. 2001-05-26
  • How does one perform salaat if a medical condition makes it difficult or impossible to say the words? 2001-05-22
  • How to make sajda sahw? 2001-05-22
  • Is the Juma Salaat Valid when the Juma Azaan and Khutba starts 15 minutes before the actual time 2001-05-22
  • Qadhaa prayer and recitation of surahs from memory 2001-05-19
  • If during the performing Wadu one passes gas should he repeat the wadu or continue it? 2001-05-16
  • Is it mentioned in some hadith that we should perform sajdah on a natural subsatnce? 2001-05-16
  • I wish to make up for my missed salah for the last 11 years, how should I do this? 2001-05-16
  • I charge by time, customers feel cheated if I continue prayer, when they finished. should I restart prayer or continue? 2001-05-16
  • What is the meaning of "namaaz"? 2001-05-16
  • If one is a Musaafir and an Imam is doing a secon Jam'aat, then what intention do I make? 2001-05-12
  • Praying in an unclean place. I place my prayer mat there and then pray? Is my salah valid? 2001-05-10
  • Which direction are we supposed to face during salaat? Qibla direction in the US northeast? 2001-05-09
  • Will I have to pray normal prayers (Salaat) while in Dubai even if I intend to visit Ras-Al-Khaimah within 7 days? 2001-05-09
  • Does salaat al istikhara works when you are not neutral and could you get an answer even before you say the duaa? 2001-05-08
  • Salat valid for females wearing long sleeves to cover wrists, but when in Sijdah a portion above the wrists show? Also, In our town there are many Azaans all at once. 2001-05-07
  • Does qadah salah make up for the obligatory salah? 2001-05-07
  • What is the Hanafi fiqh ruling in praying in the mosque? Is it Fard Ain to pray in the mosque? 2001-05-07
  • Is there any fidya(compensation) for salat like that of Saum?Kindly tell me in the light of Quran & Hadith. 2001-05-07
  • I was a Shia and have converted to Ahlay Sunnah. Do I have to say all the Qada prayers for the time that I was a Shia? 2001-05-07
  • Can we read namaaz behind an Imaam who wears a saudi scarf? 2001-05-07
  • Assalaamualaikum, The Imam in our masjid sometimes joins Zohr and Asr and at times magrib and Isha when there is a little heavy rainfall, what should we do. 2001-05-05
  • Must we qadha Subuh prayer though we were sleeping because we didn't realize of the azan? and if we qadha, is it accepted? 2001-05-05
  • Is praying in a Mosque where there is a grave permissible? 2001-05-04
  • Is there anything wrong in wearing trousers and shirt in the western society rather than the Jubba? 2001-04-30
  • Qadhaa of Witr Salaat? Occasionally, after becoming mature, I occasionally omitted the Isha Prayer. 2001-04-27
  • When we pray sunnat or nafil salat we know it may be better to read long surahs. But for me in the longer surahs there is more chances of making mistakes. 2001-04-18
  • During the time between Asr and Maghrib, can I read any Nafil salat or Qadha Salat? 2001-04-15
  • If no long sura's are known, can I read 2 or 3 short sura's in one rakaat, eg. in Fajr salaat 2001-04-14
  • What is the correct method of sitting while in salaat? 2001-04-14
  • Can you tell me in detail how sholat istikhara is performed. 2001-04-14
  • What should one do if their wodhu is broken (e.g passing wind) in the middle of a Namaaz? 2001-04-11
  • At times due to pressure of work my I miss salat. Sometimes Fajr salat is also missed. Shall I make up qadha with sunnat or shall I pray only Faraz. 2001-04-11
  • Pictures not framed, maghrib 3 rakat prayer. 2001-04-11
  • Is Dikhr in a congregation, as observed by many hanafi mosques within the borders of Islam? 2001-04-09
  • Wudu broke during salaat in Jamaat ? 2001-04-07
  • Is it more rewarding for us (females) to follow our father in salaat? 2001-04-07
  • If one performs a qadah of a fard salaat during makrooh salaat time, is the salaat valid or not? eg. If one performs Fajr qadah salaat during zawaal time. 2001-04-07
  • I'm a girl who has pierced ears,belly button & eyebrow. Is my salat accepted? 2001-04-07
  • Validity of Salaat behind a person who makes Masah on Regular Socks 2001-04-07
  • When following an Imam during the Fard Zuhr and Asr salaats (soft namaaz), from a Hanafi point of view does the follower remain silent or must he read sura Fathiha and a sura also softly. 2001-04-07
  • During the month of Ramadaan, while performing tarawi,in the standing position (1st rakat) On certain occassion I become dizzy. Should i sit and continue my salaat. Will the salaat be accepted? 2001-04-07
  • I started Namaaz when I was 12 years old.But I don't know the whole meaning of it(because I don't know Arabic)and cannot pray with full concentration. 2001-04-04
  • When performing Wudhu, how should the beard be washed? 2001-04-04
  • Does the time for Maghrib become qadhaa once it becomes dark? 2001-03-31
  • As-Salamu Alaikum. WUDHU OVER SOCKS: Masah over reular sock is permissible or not if the one has put on the socks wile having wudhu? 2001-03-27
  • What proof is there that Sunnat-e-Muakkadah is Wajib? 2001-03-26
  • Is it more or less virtuous to read Sunnat & Nafl salaah outside the 'Musjid' area in the mosque? As I observe many people purposefully go ousite the musjid area to perform sunnat & nafl salaah. 2001-03-24
  • I heard in a Friday Khutbah that we must do Astaghfar/Istighfar many times. What is the best way for this. 2001-03-24
  • Chewing gum during salaat 2001-03-20
  • Do all toes have to touch the floor when in sajdah? 2001-03-18
  • If one enters the masjid for Fajr Salaat and notices that the jamaat has started, can he still perofrm his sunnats before he joins the jamaat? 2001-03-18
  • I haven't memorized Dua al Qunoot for the witr prayer. Can I read Sura Ikhlas three times instead? Also, what is salat al tasbeeh and what are its benefits? 2001-03-14
  • If I missed my Zuhr salaat. Am I allowed to perform Qaza for this in the time between Asr and Magrib? As I was told that no Qadhaa namaaz can be read during this time. 2001-03-14
  • What is the correct procedure in straighting the rows, the heels or the toes? 2001-03-14
  • Would 12:00 noon be regarded as Mid-Day throughout the year? If "zawal" is referred to MidDay, would it always occur at 12:00 noon throughout the year? 2001-03-12
  • Is namaz more important than any of the other pillars of Islam? 2001-03-12
  • Explain in detail the performing of Prayers (Salaat) without headgear and short sleeves. 2001-03-12
  • Hanafi joining two salat, buying car insurance if required by the government. 2001-02-27
  • When one or two Rakaats are missed of a four Rakaat Fard Salaat (behind an Imaam), how does one complete the missed Rakat(s) - after Salaam? 2001-02-27
  • 1. Is it permissible to join someone in salaat who himself was late for the jam'aah? 2. Can someone following the Hanafi math-hab lead 'Asr salaat during the time of first shadow? 2001-02-26
  • I have noticed that people often move from the place where they are reading their Farz namaaz to another place in the mosque to read their sunnat and nafl salaah. Is there some benefits in doing this? 2001-02-26
  • Can one proceed with Azaan at the time of Zawaal? 2001-02-23
  • Can I move forward during salat? Sajdah Sahw; My mother wants me to marry my cousin but I do not really want to. 2001-02-23
  • If we miss a salaat, can we make up for it later 2001-02-22
  • How can I read fajr salat? 2001-02-22
  • I cannot seem to stop sinning. Can you give me some advice and also is haram to pray dhur at or before noon. 2001-02-22
  • I see things whilst praying? 2001-02-22
  • Does a Hanafi person have to read 'Al Salawat al Ibrahimia' after reading Tashahud in the 2nd Ruk'a of a 4 Ruk'at Nafila Salat? 2001-02-22
  • When doing wuzu does water need to enter the skin under the beard for wuzu to be valid? 2001-02-22
  • Is it a sunnah or bidah to shake hands, after the completion of fardh salaat? 2001-02-22
  • In sajda must a woman have her elbows on the ground or raised? 2001-02-22
  • The Khutba for the Jummah prayer is in english at our mosque and there is no curtain to separate men and women. Is my jummah salat valid? 2001-02-22
  • Please explain after the Fajr and Asr Salaat why the Imaam changes his sitting position. 2001-02-22
  • What is the position of a woman's elbows in sajda? Raised or on the ground? 2001-02-21
  • During Ramadaan I missed my witr Salat. Do I have to make it as kaza. 2001-02-14
  • Is the end of maghrib before shafake abyaz or shafake ahmar? 2001-02-14
  • While offering salat if the cap of the person falls down, is he allowed to pick up while he is still in salat 2001-02-14
  • I would like to know the masa'eel with regard to reading salaat in a Jamaat khaana. 2001-02-09
  • Whilst praying salaat i imagine (unintentionally) the most horrid and evil faces before me. Is my salaat valid ? 2001-02-09
  • How long is time of zawaal? Our mosque in US has Zuhur time as 12:40pm. For how long appoximately should you not pray before Zuhur? 2001-02-09
  • Dear Mufti Saheb, if their are people behind the imam and do not know the iqamah, can the Imam say it instead? 2001-02-09
  • In the Hanafi school, if the sun begins to rise before one finishes Fajr, does the prayer become invalid? 2001-02-06
  • How many rakats are farz of Jumma Namaz when we pray without jamaat? 2001-02-06
  • I have a cold which forses my nose to constantly drip. I was wondering if my nose dripping during namaz would make my salaat invalid? Thank you for your help, jazakalla khair 2001-02-06
  • Is it permissible to do Salat with ones eyes closed 2001-02-06
  • Upto what time we can pray the Fajr Salath as Ada 2001-02-06
  • Mufti Sahib, I cannot concentrate when I'm doing any form of zikr i.e salaat, quran, tasbeeh. e.t.c why is this? 2001-02-03
  • Does sleeping after fajr and asar weaken your memory ? 2001-02-03
  • Travelling distance not known, and salaat while travelling in a plane. 2001-02-03
  • Shall we have to stand at the time of saying aqhamat or after saying hayya allasalaat. 2001-02-01
  • Is it permissible to perform Salaat while facing a mirror? 2001-01-30
  • Is my salah valid if I had forgetton about my wudhu being broken? 2001-01-29
  • What the conditions for considering a place a second home for kasar purposes? 2001-01-29
  • In Shariah, is there any evidence of a salaat called Qadai Umri? 2001-01-29
  • Is Qibla direction from USA northeast or southeast? 2001-01-29
  • We have a local school where the gym is used for Fajr, Isha, and Juma Prayers (and Zuhr on school days)can a women who is menstruating enter this gym 2001-01-27
  • Place of employment does not offer facility for prayer. 2001-01-24
  • I am a student doing Islam at school. I am wondering that if you live in the North Pole, where it is sunny for 24 hours a day for 6 months, do you still have to do all your prayers to Allah? 2001-01-22
  • If the Imam does Masah on ordinary socks, what should we do, Is the prayer valid? Should we repeat the prayer? Should we not pray behind the imam. Jazakallahkhair. 2001-01-22
  • What was the exact way in which our Prophet (S.A.W)performed the Salaat? 2001-01-22
  • On some occassions we have to do salat facing large mirrors. Is it okay? 2001-01-19
  • Did any other Ummat have Salaat? If yes, how many times a day? And what Ummats? 2001-01-19
  • What does one say after praying salaat? 2001-01-19
  • I read my Asar salat in an emergency five minutes before its hanafi start time. Is my namaz valid or do I need to repeat it as qaza? 2001-01-16
  • Can I perform Salat in the car while in the shopping centre's car park. 2001-01-14
  • Why does a shia person while saying his prayers do sajda on a mor (khakh e shafa or turbat) 2001-01-14
  • Is it true that anyone who believes in soothsayers, their prayer will not be accepted for 7 years? 2001-01-14
  • How do you perform the sunnah prayer before dhur? Do you say salaam after the 4 rakahs or do you say salaam every two rakahs? 2001-01-14
  • After what time length does Maghrib become Kazaa from its begining time ? 2001-01-12
  • Is it permissible to pray in the dark or is it preferable to have the light on? 2000-12-21
  • Is it allowed to cover the forehead with the cloth which is using to cover the head during sujud? 2000-12-20
  • Salaat of a Musafir: What is the definition of Muqaam where a person should start to count the km’s for Qasr Salaat. 2000-12-18
  • Istikhara. Should a person abstain from a task if he has felt very negative through Istekhara? 2000-12-15
  • Due to difficulty in the work place, I am unable to offer salat at work. Is it possible for me to offer salat at my desk, sitting on the chair? 2000-12-14
  • I have arthritis in my left ankle and cannot bend it to sit on my legs between sajdah, can I kneel on the floor and do sajdah on a chair. 2000-12-12
  • Recently, I did Istikhara regarding an issue, and had a dream. How do I know whether or not this dream is from Allah, or it is just a reflection of my mind. 2000-12-11
  • What is the correct method of straightening the saff for fardh salaat? Toes on the line or heels on the line? Please provide details proofs. 2000-12-08
  • If one cannot make it for Taraweeh Salaah during Ramadaan, can one make up for it individually? 2000-12-02
  • Are women allowed to pray in their own congregational prayer? 2000-11-23
  • It's not safe to leave women alone when they are in active labour. I can get another midwife to look after her but in staff shortage it's hard to do my salah. Can I do Qadha Salah for this reason? 2000-11-17
  • I read your answer regarding the jummah khutba and you gave opinions of the three imams and only imam abu hanifa was left out. If possible can I have his opinion. 2000-11-14
  • Asalaam u alai kum Is kaza (late) namaz not allowed in Islam?