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How to move to fill a gap in the row ahead during prayer

While moving ahead during salaah to fill a recently left space in front, is it right that the right leg should be taken first and that one should not move like he is walking normally but the left leg should be landed beside the right and not ahead even when one is yet to reach the empty space? Besides, what should the maximum distance be between two.. More

124995 19-7-2009
Women aligning their rows in the congregational prayers

Assalamu Alaykom wa RahmatuLLAH, while praying in the mosque recently, the sisters began salat in one long row, then some other sisters came forming another row behind us. After that other sisters came and started making a row in front of us. This was distracting not only for me but for other sisters in my row. When the taraweh was to begin a few sisters.. More

99792 1-10-2007
Standing behind the Imaam when praying alone with him

assalamu alaikum, my question is, when two people is making a jamaat, only two people, so should they stand together in one line or should one who is leading the prayer should be a step ahead. plzzz let me know because i hav seen many time tht whn two people making jamaat the one who is leading is a step ahead. thnank you .. More

93067 26-2-2007
Woman's praying in front of men in congregational prayer at the Ka'bah

My mother went for Hajj and during Tawaaf the Athaan occurred. Everyone had to read Namaaz where they were standing, in front of her and behind her were 2 men. Is her Salaat valid, as she has read that a woman cannot read Salaat behind any man acting as Imaam? Please clarify. If it is not valid then what is the compensation for this? .. More

90975 29-12-2005
Praying in Jamaa't using a prayer rug

When praying on a prayer rug (carpet), is it best to stand with both feet fully placed on the prayer rug, or is it acceptable to pray with the front of the feet on the rug and the back of the feet off the rug? When I pray in Jama'at, I notice that the others in the line are not fully on the rug but half on and half off. I prefer to stand fully on.. More

90224 22-6-2005
Standing beside the Imaam when all the rows are filled

Please I need clarification on this issue thus: the row of worshippers beside the Imaam, is this the first or the last row, bearing un mind that there are about four rows behind the Imaam, but due to lack of space, the worshippers decide to stand beside the Imaam, should this be accepted and which is it, the first or the last row? .. More

90164 13-6-2005
Standing for prayer when hearing the Iqaamah

At what time do we stand for Namaz (prayer) during Akamat (Iqaamah)?.. More

89917 8-5-2005
Aligning the rows during prayer

When standing in lines in the mosque during prayer, is it the front of toes that should be in the same line or the back of the heels?.. More

89439 22-2-2005
Gaps in the prayer rows

Salat is the only ritual left with the Muslim Ummah which they offer in a state of complete discipline. But lately I have seen a trend especially in those of the Arab origin that when they stand for Salat they keep their feet very wide apart to the extent that there is a very wide gap between those offering Salat. At the time of Sajdah they.. More

88447 22-8-2004
Praying in rows divided by pillars

What is the verdict on praying Jamaa' and some rows divided by pillars?.. More

87742 19-5-2004
Giving one's place in line to an older person

I've read that its very rewarding to pray in the first row of congregational prayers, but sometimes I give my place to an elderly person who has a white beard. Should I do this or should I stand in the first row?.. More

86922 7-3-2004
Girl praying in first row

I would like to ask you about a ten-year old girl accompanied by her father to the mosque to pray "Salat al-Maghrib" she prays with us in the first range. The Imam saw her and said nothing. I want to ask you whether our prayer was correct or not... More

86181 10-9-2003
Woman Standing Behind Imam during Prayer

Is it ok if my father is the (Imam) and I pray behind him and we are the only two praying? .. More

85798 30-4-2003
Masjid with Several Floors for Prayer

Our Masjid has three floors. The Imam gives Friday Khutba in the basement. The second floor has an extention in which some people (may pray) a few meters in front of the Imam in the basement. Is it permissible to do so? .. More

85600 19-2-2003
Small Children Standing in Rows for Prayer

On entering the mosque while the Iqama has been made you see small children between the rows, can we remove them so we can stand in their place? .. More

84828 12-9-2002

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35 fatwas

How to move to fill a gap in the row ahead during prayer

Women aligning their rows in the congregational prayers

Standing behind the Imaam when praying alone with him

Woman's praying in front of men in congregational prayer at the Ka'bah

Praying in Jamaa't using a prayer rug

Standing beside the Imaam when all the rows are filled

Standing for prayer when hearing the Iqaamah

Aligning the rows during prayer

Gaps in the prayer rows

Praying in rows divided by pillars

Giving one's place in line to an older person

Girl praying in first row

Woman Standing Behind Imam during Prayer

Masjid with Several Floors for Prayer

Small Children Standing in Rows for Prayer

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