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If the Imaam makes Qunoot, the follower should do the same
In Fajr prayer, the Imaam raises his hands and says supplications; so what should I do? Should I raise my hands and say amen or something else? If the Imaam inaudibly recites the supplication of Qunoot before bowing, should I supplicate or recite the Quran? Please clarify the matter. May Allaah reward you... More
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What should the late joiner do if the Imaam returns to make up for a forgotten part in the prayer?
I came late to Al-‘Asr prayer. After the prayer was over and some of those who prayed left the Masjid; some people said that we performed only three Rak‘ahs. The Imaam called the followers to complete the prayer. By then, I had finished one of the two Rak‘ahs; so I preferred to join the congregation once more and complete the last Rak‘ah with.. More
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Is it permissible for the Imaam to be in higher place than the followers?
When we are in a mosque that has two floors, is it permissible to place the pulpit and Mihraab (i.e. prayer niche) on the second floor, which is the greater one, knowing that people pray on the ground floor on Fridays because the second one does not suffice them? In other words, is it permissible for the Imaam to be in a higher place than the worshippers?.. More
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Correcting the Imaam
If the Imaam makes a mistake in recitation, should the follower correct him? If he did not correct him but waited until after the prayer then corrected him, would this be right?.. More
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Ruling on sexual intercourse if it makes one late for the congregational prayer
Is it permissible to have sexual intercourse between Athaan and Iqaamah? Please cite evidence from the Quran and Sunnah, if there is any... More
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Performing prayer inside the mosque or in its open-air section with equal rewards
What is the ruling on a group of worshippers who leave the congregational prayer inside the mosque to pray outside in the mosque's courtyard due to intense heat inside the mosque? Should one perform the prayer of Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid (salutation to the mosque) upon entering the mosque's courtyard? Or should one enter the mosque first, perform the prayer.. More
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Jurists' opinions regarding a handicapped leading worshippers in prayer
Is it valid for an Imaam who is sitting down on a wheelchair or on the ground because of being a handicapped to lead people in prayer while they are standing behind him? If not, does this ruling also apply to a handicapped Imaam leading non-Arabic speakers?.. More
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The Hadeeth of Umm Waraqah leading her household in prayer
I happened to read that Prophet Mohammed appointed a lady Umme Waraqa as imam to a locality to lead Jamaat or congregational prayer where both men and women followers prayed. Is this incident reported through authentic sources? If this report is credible, it seems to me strange and surprising that though I attended hundreds of Islamic classes.. More
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He was delayed in going into Rukoo’ behind the Imaam
Asalam alaykum. I was prayin with the imam. When the imam went on rukuu, i did not do that on time until he raised up. So, tel me am i going to pay back that rakaat back or no need?.. More
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Men saying the Tasbeeh (i.e., 'Subhaan Allaah') and women clapping (Hadeeth)
"Tasbeeh is for men, and clapping the hands is for women." Is this an authentic Hadeeth? What is the meaning of this Hadeeth?
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How to perform missed rakah of congregational prayer
Assalamualaikum Warahmathullahi Wabarakathuh! Dear Respected Scholars, May Allah accept your efforts and grant you the jannah! If a person joined in a congregational prayer in second rakah, when he stood up to makeup missed rakah after the thasleem then Imam made prostration for forgetfulness. What he should do, sit up and follow the Imam or continue.. More
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Whom should the Imaam choose to replace him during the prayer?
Salam Alaykum, Kindly explain in details the most appropriate person to step in the position of the Imam during salat when his ablution vitiates. Jazakumullah khayran. masalam.. More
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Sunnah after Maghrib Prayer and repeating Takbeer loudly behind the Imaam if necessary
* Is there any extra nafl prayers mentioned in Sahih Ahadith after Maghrib prayer?? * Is it true that reading Surah Inshirah helps to keep the heart well.. since the Prophet's (pbuh) ''open heart surgery'' by the angels before going to Miraj was done by reciting it? * Why does the muazzin at masjid ul haram repeat 'takbir' after the imam? Is there any.. More
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Etiquettes of the congregational prayer for men and women
Assalaamu alaikum, Many times at family gathering when time for salah approaches, no one says adhan, the men usually just go off and pray by themselves, there is no unity in salah, no congregation, no one calls the adhan to remind others nor do the implement praying salah together. I want to know is this okay in Islam or should there be some unity.. More
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Praying behind and employing followers of the Ahbaash (Habashis)
What is the Sharee‘ah ruling on the Ahbaash sect?
Is it permissible to pray behind them?
Is it permissible to marry Sunni women to them?
Is it permissible to employ them in companies and institutions? .. More
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