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  • Hair style for prayer

    Is it permissible to pray Salat whilst ones hair is tied up in a bun? I wear my hair in bun at the nape of my neck because my husband likes it that way, and also as it is practical, if I leave it down it shows beneath my knee length prayer scarf. However, I was told my prayer is invalid due to my hair style! I must add the bun is not hugely.. More

  • Method of praying

    What are the textual evidences to prove that Imaam should recite aloud in the first two Raka'h of Maghrib, Ishaa, and Fajr and remain silent in other prayers? .. More

  • Offering prostration for thankfulness during menses

    I want to know that can a menstruating woman during the period of her menses offer the Sajdah (prostration) of thank to Allaah. Please reply me with reference to Hadeeth as soon as possible... More

  • Missed two Raka'h of Asr prayer

    One day I was traveling and I went to the Masjid to pray Asr. Because I was late to the congregation, I caught only the last Raka'h. After the Imaam said the salaam I got up and pray only 1 more Raka'h. Was my prayer valid or should I have prayed 3 more Raka'h? .. More

  • Missed two Rak'ahs of congregational Asr prayer while he was travelling

    One day I was travelling and I went to the Masjid to pray Asr. Because I was late to the congregation, I caught only the last Raka'h. After the Imam said the salaam I got up and pray only 1 more Raka'h. Was my prayer valid or should I have prayed 3 more Raka'h? .. More

  • Way to perform night prayer

    My question is, do I have to pray at midnight and over to be considered as Qyam-allail? If just I wake up at night and do some Tasbeeh, is this also as Qyam-allail? If so, do I have to be in a full Tahara (purification) Wudu? .. More

  • Proper way of offering the prayers

    For some days I'm offering Salat at home because the Imaam is a blind follower of a particular Madhab. He renounced those who say Aameen loud at the end of Surah Faatihah, and raise hands before Ruku' and Sujood. Ironically enough he claimed these Sunnah acts as innovation while redeemed himself standing on the right path of Sunnah, though he.. More

  • Decorating the Masjid for 'Eed

    What is the ruling on decorating the Masjid for 'Eed? We would like to show some excitement in our 'Eed, to show our children that we too (Muslims) celebrate great holidays. Since a lot of our activities and events are held in our Masjid, what is permitted to do in the Masjid to show our 'Eed is a celebration. Please respond quickly, because.. More

  • Wearing a cap during prayer

    What is the ruling about wearing a cap (generally white with holes) during prayer? .. More

  • Unable to wake up for prayers

    I am really worried about my routine of life in these days. I have not been able to say my Asr and Maghrib prayers due to sleeping. I do say my Fajr prayer regularly almost, but at coming back from college I cannot control myself when I am at bed. During this I try to wake up but I am no been able to do this even trying my level best. My physical.. More

  • Qualities of an Imaam

    1) Is the person who works in a bank (working on interest) eligible for Immamat? 2) Can a person whose parents have married without the consent of their guardians lead the Muslims in prayer (Namaz)?.. More

  • Women and prayers

    I have few questions please reply soon, 1) Can women do Imaamat? 2) Can women do prayer behind a man in same room? 3) How many Raka'h in Jumu'a prayer? (I am living in UAE. Here everyone do 4 Sunnah, 2 Fardh, 2 Sunnah), but in Pakistan we do 4 Sunnah, 2 Fardh, 4 Sunnah, 2 Sunnah, 2 Nafilah) which is correct? Please tell with the reference.. More

  • Medical difficulties with prayer

    I am haemodialysis patient when time for Salaat comes I have either undo nor do I face Qiblah. Shall I wait and pray when I come home or shall I perform Tayammum with right hand that I have free and pray without facing Qiblah... More

  • Friday worship in the mosques

    When a Muslim goes to the Mosque on Friday to worship, what happens in that worship service? What I asking is: How long does the service last? What do people do and when? Do you sing songs? Does everyone worship together? Can different Mosques do different things in their worship?.. More

  • Passing in front of a praying person

    My question is regarding 'Umrah. I understand that it is not permitted to walk in front of someone who is praying Salah, and if someone was to walk in front of my Sutrah then I am to stop them from crossing my path. Due to the large crowds at Hajj and 'Umrah time, where passing in front of people praying is almost inevitable, should I still stop.. More