Is it obligatory for a Muslim woman to wear a skirt over her trousers when performing prayer? What should she do if she is outdoors? Does she perform prayer without the skirt or should she carry one with her?
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What are the limits of the ‘Awrah (that which should be covered of the body) of a man? Is a man permitted to go to swimming pools if there this is a specific day for men, although some men there wear swimsuits which do not cover the ‘Awrah?
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What is the Sharee'ah ruling on a person who prayed, for a long time, without properly cleansing himself from urine because he ignored that he was supposed to do so?
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I recently underwent a curettage and I experienced blood discharge for two days. The blood then ceased for five days and again red blood was interruptedly discharged. Am I required to make up for the lost prayers during these two days? Please advise. May Allaah reward you.
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I was late for the Jumu‘ah prayer one day and did not listen to the Khutbah (sermon). I joined the Jumu‘ah prayer with the intention of performing the Thuhr prayer and, after the Imaam finished, I performed two extra Rak‘ahs (units of prayer), according to what I have read in this regard. However, I realized that many other people came late too.. More
What is the optimal way to perform the Witr prayer for a person who intends to perform Tahajjud? Should he perform Ash-shaf‘ (two-unit prayer) with the Taraweeh prayers and delay the Witr after Tahajjud or delay both Ash-shaf‘ and al-Witr (single-unit prayer)?
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I may listen to the Azaan on television before its due time in our town. Should I repeat the Azaan upon listening to it on television? Should I also recite the supplication after the Azaan? Will I receive the reward for repeating the Azaan in such a case?
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What are the circumstances and specific context in which this Hadeeth was said? It was reported on the authority of ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Amr ibn Al-‘Aas, may Allaah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:
"When you hear the Muezzin, repeat what he says and then invoke blessings on me, for everyone who invokes.. More
I was performing the ‘Isha prayer in congregation in the mosque and the cell phone of one of the worshipers rang twice. The Imaam spoke during the prayer and said, "Please, switch off the cell phone." What is the religious ruling for such an act? Does this invalidate the prayer of only the Imaam or that of the Ma'mumeen (those who pray behind the.. More
Is it permissible for my wife, who is undergoing an in vitro fertilization, to perform dry ablution and perform the prayer while sitting down or lying on the bed during the two weeks after the operation so as to guarantee its success?
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I have a problem that whenever I hear the Azaan, I feel a sudden urge to relieve myself and I cannot hold it until after the Azaan, although I may have been just coming out of the toilet the very minute of calling the Azaan. I feel sad that I do not listen to the Azaan while in the bathroom and feel as if I am committing a misdeed. Could you please.. More