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  • Timings of the prayers

    I have some queries regarding the timings of the prayer. 1)As I came to know that in Hanafi jurisprudence the timings of Asr prayer starts when the shadow of the object becomes equal to twice the length of the object and in other schools of thought the Asr prayer starts with when the shadow of the object becomes equal to the length of the object... More

  • Has a job which does not permit him to pray

    I am a student in the United States. During this summer I was able to find a job. While working I can't pray, therefore before leaving home I used to pray Dhuhr and Asr. Then when I finish work, I pray Maghrib and Isha. That job is the only one available right now, and I really don't know if I should stay in it or not, even if the answer is obvious... More

  • Prays Jumu'ah and other prayers individually

    I study in a Christian school where the lunch break is between 12:00and 12:45. So I pray Zuhr and Friday prayer after 12:30 in the school without making Jama'ah. Is it permitted?.. More

  • A man knows the religion but does not pray or practice Islam

    This is regarding "a grown matured adult" who already knows the Religion and its requirements (obligations, etc.) and knows very well the outcome of not following and practicing it. Basically, it is with regards toprayer. A Muslim male adult who, despite knowing the obligations of his religion and the punishments, still fails to perform daily.. More

  • Prayer in half-sleeve shirt

    Can menperformprayer wearing a half-sleeve shirt?.. More

  • Reciting Tashahud and Ibrahimic prayer in English

    My wife is a new convert to Islam. During the Salat, we were reading the Ibrahimic prayer and the greeting in English to make it easy for her to understand. We still recite the Qur'an in Arabic. Is it ok to say the Ibrahimic prayer and the greeting in English during the Salah? Thank you... More

  • Praying suprerogatory prayers while making up missed obligatory prayers

    What is said about keeping beard? I heard that some scholars said shaving beard is Haram want to know what are saying of Rasoolullaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, and Sahaabah? This is for my friend. He was told by someone that we have to do Sunnah only after finishing all our Fard' (compulsory) prayers which we missed before. Is.. More

  • How to make up the Rak'ahs he missed with Imam

    1) If I joined a prayer in the third Rakah of Isha prayer, I will finish my two Rakah with the imam. Then I have to stand up and recite opening supplication, Surah Fatihah and Ayah, or only Surah Fatihah. That means I will recite Surah Fatihah in all four Rakah. Please inform me about this. I will be grateful to you. 2) I read in one of the.. More

  • Women praying Friday prayer in separate room in the mosque

    There is a mosque in the city where I live; it has two buildings, one for men and the other for women. These two buildings are close together separated by a narrow walking path and a small lawn. The buildings are in the same lot. The women's section has a mike to hear the Imam, but they do not have a view of the Imam neither can they see the rows.. More

  • Non-Muslims entering mosques

    Is it permissible for non Muslims - male or female to enter mosques in order to see it or learn about Islam?.. More

  • Reading Qur'an from the mobile in prayer

    Is allowed to read Quran from mobile during praying in case the mobile is not activated I mean there is no network or sim card. .. More

  • Can Imam offers prayers in Mihrab?

    In all of the mosques in our country, the Imam spreads his prayer mat in the Mihrab keeping a little portion on the first line. The idea is that the Imam should not stay completely inside the Mihrab. As per fatwa written by a very prominent Muslim scholar Ashtray Ali Thanvi in his book "Beheshti Jeor" staying of imam inside the Mihrab completely.. More

  • Participating in the Qunut prayer with the Imam

    What is the ruling of Imaam reciting Qunut in prayer, and the followers say "we testify", "O, Allaah", "Truly", and raise both their handswhile saying the above words? Are there any authentic Qur'aanic verses or Hadeeth supporting this act? Please clarify with details?.. More

  • Help to wake up for Fajr prayer

    My question is: What should I do to get up to perform the Salat of Fajr. I have tried many times but I am still not able to... More

  • Reward of Prayers and Voluntary Fasting

    1. What is the exact reward for praying all five prayers on time with all the Sunan Rawatib -and can you please tell me exactly how many Rak'ahs there are after each prayer 2. What is the reward for voluntary fasting? 3. What is the reward for learning Quran by heart? .. More