Salah
53 answers filed under Salah.
Jumma Prayers
In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful,
Read the answerFajr Sunnah
As salamu alaykum could you please guide me on the issue of the two rak’as before Fajr and it’s ruling?
Read the answerNot reciting Durood in tashahudd
Assalamu Alaykum Sheikh If I prayed the two sunna rakats after maghrib with all of the fara’id and sunnah except not reciting durood Ibrahim after tashahud (i.e., recited tashahud and gave salam immediately), is my praye
Read the answerBack showing during prayer
If a man’s back shows during prayer, e.g., when doing *sajda* or *ruku*, does his prayer become invalid?
Read the answerTaharri
A person cannot locate where the qibla is; thus, he makes *taharri*. After he completes his prayer, he comes to know of the qibla. Also, the time for prayer has not yet expired. Would it be necessary for him to repeat th
Read the answerHafiz not praying in jamaat
Should a hafidh who only attends jumuah salah be allowed to lead the taraweeh prayers in Ramadhan?
Read the answerBlood on socks
1) I cut myself just above my heel the other day. When I put a plaster on for a few hours, I see blood on the plaster after removing it. I understand in this case, wudu would need to be renewed for each Salah.
Read the answerMaking second jamaat in the masjid
It is not permissible to make a second jamaat in one’s local Masjid that has an Imam and regular attendees who pray their prayers at set times. The prohibition is because it can lead to the people in the first jamaat les
Read the answerMuqtadi missing Fard
If the muqtadi omits a fard without performing it at all, the prayer would be invalid. For example, he leaves out qiyam (standing), a fard, and prays sitting without a valid excuse. (Raddul Muhtar: v. 2 p. 128 [Maktaba I
Read the answerPrayer at work and while travelling
Regardless of one’s location, we would pray the same, whether at work or home. Work is not an excuse to miss one’s prayer. We advise you to inform your employer of your religious duty of praying, and there are certain ti
Read the answerMaking mistake behind Imam
In short, the follower’s (muqatadi) forgetfulness (i.e., forgetfully leaving out a *wajib*) does not necessitate *sajda sahw*. According to the above-mentioned scenario, such a mistake would not invalidate the prayer. Th
Read the answerMaking Dua in Salah
Yes, you may read the above-mentioned dua or any dua (must be in Arabic) that does not resemble kalamul-naas (anything which can be asked from the creation, e.g., a car, house, etc.) after *Durood e Ibrahim *in Salah. In
Read the answerReading aloud in Salah
For the audible prayers (Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha), when praying alone, you have the choice between reading loudly or softly; however, it is best to read loudly; the same rule applies to nafl prayers, i.e., a person also
Read the answerBreaking Zuhr for Jummah Salah
From the nature of the question, it seems that due to the COVID19, the questioner and his companions did not have access to a Jumua prayer in a Masjid due to a lockdown.
Read the answerSkipping Taraweeh due to work in the morning
The Taraweeh prayer (20 rakats) is *sunnah ain *(an individual emphasized sunnah) for men and women. Thus, it is disliked for a person to leave it out without a valid excuse. Also, if a person consistently leaves it out,
Read the answerDua qunoot after Witr Sala
Yes, we are allowed to read other duas from the Quran and Hadith. In principle, there is no specific dua that must be read in qunoot. However, it is best to read the dua “Allahumma innaa nastaeenuka…”. If he reads a diff
Read the answerResponding to the Adhan
إذا سَمِعْتُمُ المُؤَذِّنَ، فَقُولوا مِثْلَ ما يقولُ
Read the answerAdhan live broadcast
Yes, if the adhan is a live broadcast from one’s local masjid, then it would be considered a valid adhan, thus one may suffice on it. However, the Sunnah is not fulfilled with an adhan that was previously recorded, e.g.
Read the answerMutanaffil muqtadis praying Jumua
If your 5 friends already prayed Jumua then prayed behind you, then the second prayer would not count as a Fard Jumua prayer because your five friends are considered to be praying *nafl*. For it to be a valid Jumua praye
Read the answerQibla deviation
It is disliked to deliberately deviate from the Qibla without a valid excuse even though the prayer would still be valid as long as the one praying does not deviate more than 45 degrees on either of the two sides (right
Read the answerBismillah between Surahs
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is considered to be an independent ayat of the Quran that was revealed for distinguishing between surahs. Hence, if someone praying reads two or more Surahs after Surah Fatiha, they should rea
Read the answerPassing wind
Yes, according to what you have mentioned, the wudu will remain intact as long as the wind did not exit.
Read the answerPraying while sitting
If standing would cause extreme pain to you, however, you can stand for some of the prayer, e.g. standing for the first or two rakats is bearable, then you should stand to the extent of your capability. Afterward, if you
Read the answerFirst Row separated by a wall across 2 halls
There is a wall in the middle of the Masjid that separates the rows. The Imam leads the prayer to the left side of the wall. Will those standing in the first row to the right of the wall get the reward of praying in the
Read the answerBasmala before next surah on Salah
What is the ruling of reading bismillah after Surah Fatiha and before the next Surah in Salah? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Read the answerCan a woman lead man in prayer?
Can a wife lead her husband in prayer? Also, can a woman lead her family in prayer like a father and brother? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Read the answerCan i pray when spotting ?
Salam, I want to know if I can do my namaz on the onset of starting my period when I’m only spotting. My periods are usually really light & lasts 5-6 days. Thank you. Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, th
Read the answerCan one make duaa at the time of Sajdah and Ruku ?
Can one make duaa at the time of Sajdah and Ruku ? How should one make dua at those times? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful It is permissible to make dua in *sajdah
Read the answerCorrecting muqtadi with ishara
Situation: Hafiz is leading Taraweeh. Someone outside the Salah gives ishara to someone inside Salah of a mistake. The person inside Salah corrects it by clapping, and the Hafiz takes the Luqmah, is the Salah valid? Answ
Read the answerDoes clear discharge breaks wudu ?
The Fuqaha (Islamic Jurists) have divided the ruling of clear vaginal discharge (which is not discolored, mixed with blood, and does not exit due to sexual arousal into three categories based upon three locations of the
Read the answerForgetting number of Rakats
Assalam Alaikum. May Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) Reward you all. I was praying Asr and I got confused whether I was in the second rakah or the third when I was deciding whether I should sit for the tashahhud or not. I th
Read the answerHow to break Salah to answer the call of nature ?
If one is in salah and after starting salah is in need to answer the call of nature, how should one break his salah? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Read the answerIs it makrooh to make dua in another language besides Arabic outside of Salah?
Is it makrooh to make dua in another language besides Arabic outside of Salah? Answer: ِﺑ ْﺴ ِﻢ ا ِﷲ اﻟ ﱠﺮ ْﺣﻤ ِﻦ اﻟ ﱠﺮ ِﺣْﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Read the answerIs it permissible for a man to lead salah for ghair mahram women in the same room with others ?
Since taraweeh is being read at home this year due to isolation I want to ask: Is it permissible for a man to lead salah for ghair mahram women in the same room with others also present, i.e. Imām leads his father, broth
Read the answerJumuah at home
Would appreciate it if this question could be answered before Friday. If there is no jumuah salah in masjid do I have to look for people to read jumuah at home or can I just read zohar instead without attempting to find
Read the answerLeaving Jamaat because of social distancing ?
How can I convince a brother who deliberately misses Jumua Salah and daily prayers in the Masjid because he disagrees with social distancing and considers it unislamic and innovation to pray in the Masjid with the congre
Read the answerMasah over shoes
Can we make masah on such shoes that possess the qualities of khuffs (leather socks), e.g. the shoe covers the whole foot including the ankle, it is impermeable, etc.? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, t
Read the answerMasbooq forgot he has to make up a rakat and makes salam
A person came late and missed a rakat with the Imam. When the Imam made salam, the masbooq forgot he has to make up a rakat, thus he makes salam too. Thereafter, he immediately realizes he is a masbooq, so he stands up a
Read the answerMissing rukoo with Imam
This man stayed sitting to read athahiyat. The imam said allahu akbar and went to ruku, and stood straight and said "sami allahu leman hamida", this man got up from sitting and missed the ruku with the imam, and he just
Read the answerPraying towards bed
1) Yes, a person may pray towards a bed if someone is sleeping on it. However, it is disliked to pray towards such a sleeping person because of whom there is fear that he will make such a noise that will cause the one pr
Read the answerPraying Zuhr in Asr time
(Mukhtasar Al Quduri: p. 57-58 [Bushra]; Bahishti Zewar: p. 111)
Read the answerQunoot audibly
I am hanafi and I lead taraweeh in a mixture community, having shafe, hanbali, and salafe praying behind me. I pray my witr like hanafi do, like three rakath and qunoot before ruku and recite qunoot seilently. Those who
Read the answerSalaam before Imam
A muqtadi said salam right before the Imam forgetfully; is his prayer valid? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Read the answerSaying "uh" during prayer
It is mentioned in Durrul Mukhtar: *“Speaking invalidates the prayer- that is pronouncing two letters (or more) or one letter which is understood (i.e. the letter possesses a meaning, e.g. “*ِق *” which means safeguard [
Read the answerTravel Calculation
Is there anything on the distance of safr being calculated from the border of one's city or from one’s house? This is regarding the calculation of distance, not where qasr should be done from. Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿ
Read the answerUrge to relieve oneself during prayer
If one is in salah and after starting salah is in need to answer the call of nature but can hold it until the end of salah, should one wait till the end of salah or should one go immediately Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ
Read the answerWhat is the ruling of carrying a child whilst praying ?
It is permissible to carry a child whilst praying due to necessity, e.g. there is no one to look after the child. However, if there is no need to carry the child whilst praying, then to do so would be *makrooh *(disliked
Read the answerWhat is the ruling of swimming and making wudu in lakes ?
What is the ruling of swimming and making wudu in lakes ? Is the water pure despite non-Muslims swimming therein? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Read the answerWhat is the time of Duha Salah?
Our Darul Ifta has discussed this matter in detail. Kindly refer to the following link:
Read the answerWhat masbooq does after tashahud ?
If a masbooq (late comer) finishes the tashahud (in the last rakat of the Imam) before the Imam makes salam, can the masbooq read durood and make dua or he should remain silent? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name o
Read the answerWhen it was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ to face the Kabah in prayer (tahweel e Qiblah) ?
When it was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ to face the Kabah in prayer (tahweel e Qiblah), how did everyone shift their positions? ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Answer: It was
Read the answerWhy can’t the Imam stand in mihrab when leading prayer ?
Why can’t the Imam stand in mihrab when leading prayer? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Read the answerWife touching husband in prayer
If my wife touches me by accident while I am reading Salah either through
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