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  • Questionable practices by a Khateeb

    Recently I attended a Juma Prayer in which I noticed some practices that some scholar considers a Bidah (to avoid) and some other scholars (including those whom this young Khateeb follows consider as allowable). The Practices were as follows:1- When the Khateeb made a supplication, he wiped his face with both of his hands. I asked him the reason, he.. More

  • Conflict between Friday Prayer and studies

    In my country we study on Friday,and we can't Pray. Sould I go pray or go to the school, knowing that if I do that I probably will be eliminated from a modul, that's mean that I'll not be able to take exams in the principal session but in the control session?.. More

  • Travel for Jumu’ah Prayer Is Difficult

    I am a Muslim who lives in the United States of America and the nearest mosque to me is 32 miles away or 40 minutes by car. Do I still have to go to Jumah prayer? Thank you. .. More

  • Making speeches before Khutbah

    In some mosques in Qatar, before starting the "Khutba", there will be some speeches especially in Urdu language. This important time, is actually to be used for "dhikr, reciting Quran etc. Is it correct to make such speeches before Khutba, it is a hindrance to those people who don't known the language, from reciting Quran, Dhikr etc. Hence, I would.. More

  • Jumu'ah Sermon Du'aa’ Is Sunnah

    Assalamu Alaikum.Please advice me on the Du'a which is asked by the Imam at the end of his khuthuba during Jummah prayers. Istn this the same as asking Du'a in chorus. Wassalaam. .. More

  • Friday Prayer and Study Time

    I am a student in England and the time of Friday prayer is the same as the studying time. What do I do please? .. More

  • Speech given before Friday Khutbah

    I am waiting for the answer for my Question bearing No. 51586 regarding speech shortly before the start of Jumu'ah Khutbah especially in the language other than Arabic. We are eager to know the answer to this question... More

  • Friday prayer in a chapel

    Unfortunately the lunch break at my work place is brief. This make it difficult for us to attend the Friday prayer at the local mosque. We started saying prayers in the Chapel at our work, which is the cleanest and isolated place. Could you please guide us whether is it right to do that, if yes how many at least should be there to say Friday prayer? .. More

  • Prison Imam Offering Consecutive Jumu'ah Prayers

    Is it allowed for a single Muslim chaplain working inside a prison to lead the inmates in two Jumu'ah'(Friday) prayers in one day consecutively because of the prison's rules that make it difficult to gather everyone in the prison at the same time? .. More

  • Class Time Conflicts with Jumu'ah Prayer

    I am a student at one of the USA universities. I need one more semester to graduate. Next semester I have a time conflict between the Jumu'ah prayer time and the classes that I need. The first it has happened to me. What should I do? .. More

  • Praying Jumu'ah in Mosque with a Tomb

    My apologies for asking this question once again. It is because that I need a little more clarification. For your valuable answer concerning the performance of Salat in Masjid (s) with tombs inside. What should one do in the case of performing the obligatory Jumu'ah Prayers in a Masjid with a tomb? I work in a town that has only one Masjid which has.. More

  • Time of Jumu'ah Prayer

    I am living in Italy and for the prayer of the Friday I got to the mosque. I observed that they make 'al-Azan' before the schedule time of Al-Zuhr (16 minutes before). Consequently, the 'Khutbah' starts also before this schedule time. However, the Salah itself is done after the schedule time. When I asked for an explanation, the responsible of the.. More

  • Jumu'ah Prayer in Non-Muslim Countries

    Regarding Friday prayer in non-Islamic countries if there is no Masjid available. Is it possible to pray Friday at home if there is no other place? What should be done if there are only 2 or 3 people for Salat? .. More

  • The opening of the Khutba by the Prophet

    What is the reason behind the opening Khutba of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) when he begins with Thanaa and Tahmeed and the three verses of Qur'an regarding Taqwa and the mention of Bidah?.. More

  • Jumu'ah Prayer for Muslim Prisoners

    Is it permissible for brothers who are incarcerated to conduct Jumu'ah on Fridays? .. More