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  • 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

  • Praying Two Rak'ahs Sunnah before Praying Fajr at Home

    In case we dont pray Fajar jama'ah in masjid due to lateness, then we pray fajar at home, should we pray the two rakah sunnah (rawatib) before we pray fajar or no need ? .. More

  • Problems in performing prayers

    I am a Muslim student in France. I have problems in doing my prayers in their times.I have no where to pray, I am far from home, and sometimes I am obliged to do all the four prayers when I return home after Isha time (I said 4 because there is no problem with fajr time).So, I have found a solution: I do my prayers sitting on my chair and I do Ruku.. More

  • Praying behind Imam of a different Madhab

    I want to ask this question which was in my mind for the last few months. I enquired about it with others but I have'nt got a satisfactory reply? My question is,(1) Salat-e-eid is performed with six extra takbeers by Hanafis, which is contradictory to the saheeh ahadeeth. Even though saheeh hadeeth are available in all matters they simply refuse them.. More

  • Sunnah Prayers Before and After Obligatory Prayers

    Tell me about Sunna after obligatory prayers? .. More

  • A Muslim who does not know how to pray

    I know a Muslim who does not know how to pray his parents never taught him. He is religious and tries to be the best Muslim he can. Is this person considered a Muslim or does he just have the name even though he does everything in the 5 rules of Islam other than pray?.. More

  • Reciting Al-Faatihah behind an Imam in the Prayer

    Sheikh Nasiruddin al-Albani Rahimahullah says in his book "Prophet's Prayer Described" that one being led by Imam in loud prayers (i.e. raka'ah when Imam recites loudly) should not recite Al-Fatiha at all but it is must to be recited it in silent prayers (i.e. when Imam recites silently). But opinion of many other major Sheiyookh is that reciting Al-Fatiha.. More

  • Reward for Praying in a Prayer Hall Instead of a Mosque

    Where I reside there is no mosque near to me. But, there is a prayer hall beside my house where five daily prayers are performed. I performed all five prayers there but some friends have objections saying that it is not a mosque and the place is not dedicated for prayers, so, I will not get the same reward as if I prayed in a mosque. .. More

  • 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

  • Using a chair to pray

    I want to ask about salat for someone who is sick.A Muslim brother said that you cann't use a chair to sit down you must sit down on the floor. but i can do my salat standing. My problem is I can't make djoulouss because I have problem on my feet. Please tell me even I can sit down on the floor, can I use the chair to pray?.. 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

  • Position of the Hands in Prayer

    When I watch the prayer at Al Haram Al Shareef on TV and noticied that some people pray with their hands by their sides while others keep their hands on top of each other on their stomach, please explain for me which is correct. So I may follow. What is the origine of this difference? .. More

  • Repeated practices of Muslims after prayers

    I am Indian Muslim staying in Oman. Here in our area mosque Imam is shaking hands with all the people and peoples is also shaking hand with everyone just after Fajr prayer, is it correct or innovation?After completing the salah & Dua peoples are putting their hands on their faces and saying 'Ashhado'...... Is it correct or innovation?.. 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

  • Calling the Athaan When Away from the Mosque

    I am a young Muslim living in a non-Muslim country. It is impossible for me to perform all prayers in a mosque. So, I want to know is it permissible for me to call Azan in my house before praying? .. More