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  • Joining the Prayer Late

    If I joined Jamaat prayer (say Asar) when the imam is at his third Rakah, do I read a Sura after al-Fatiha or not because the imam would have already done the first Attahiyyat? .. More

  • Praying in row alone

    In light of Qur'an, and Hadith, I would like to know what is the ruling regarding following scenario:When attending congregation prayer one finds that there is no place in the available row, and one has to finish the prayer standing alone. Is the prayer of such an individual valid? If not, what are the requirements to make it valid?.. More

  • Missing the Fajr Prayer

    Someone prays all Salat on time except the Fajr prayer which he misses for many reasons. One is that he watches TV, etc. at night and fails to get up in time to pray Salat Al-Fajr. Will Allah (SWT) accept from him the four prayers if he doesn't pray Salat Al-Fajr? .. More

  • Overcome with Whispers about Ablution and Prayer

    How can a person overcome his obsessions that his Wudu and praying and cleanliness are not right so, he is always anxious and feel bad? .. More

  • Placing hands over chest in Qiyam

    Among four Imams (Mazhab), did any one use to place his hand over the chest when in Salah (in Qiyam). I was wondering why Abu Hanifa didn't use to practise as he might have met or seen Prophet's companions or their students as he was one of the earliest Imam? Could you please explain this for me? May Allah (SW) reward your good work... More

  • Prophet raising from Sujud by clenched fists

    In sheik Al-bani's book it says that the Prophet (Peace and blessing be upon him) used to clench his fist to support when getting up from Sajadha, but I rarely see anyone doing that (among those who follow the Sunnah strictly), or is that Hadith a weak one? Could you please clear this for me?.. More

  • Making up for an Obligatory Prayer at Forbidden Times

    When Salat is forbidden? If one misses a Fard Salat can he/she pray it during the sunrise or sunset or at the mid-day? Please explain regarding all conditions. .. More

  • Inviting non-Muslims to mosques and having them observe prayers

    We are a Muslim community in Germany and have a mosque. In order to ameliorate the relationship with non-Muslims and show them the right view of Islam, we invite non-Muslim people to visit our mosque. They attend also the prayer to have an idea about Muslim spirituality. These visits are not welcome from all brothers in the mosque. Many brothers think.. More

  • ‘Isha Prayer

    al salam alaikum wa rahmat allah wa baraktu, my question is about the Isha prayer. I don't know why did the prophet say that if it were not hard on my people I would have ordered them to delay Isha prayer. When I am out of my house and the time of Esha prayer starts, can I delay the prayer till I returned to the house before 12 p.m. Tell me please.. More

  • Mixing with Non-Praying Muslim Co-Workers

    In the place where I am working nearly 100% of the Muslim was not praying. We work for the non-Muslim company. They always talk about disgusting things. Also they always take overtime without making the afternoon prayer (Zuhr and Asr), what are Islam's rules about them? Can I mix with them? Is there any harm to me if I mix with them. They all adults.. More

  • Working during Jumu'ah

    I am working in a production company, friday also working day so I cannot attend the Jumua'h prayer so what is the solution the working at Jumua'h time is haram or not haram.. More

  • Offering Prayer after Witr

    Can I offer Nawafil Salat after the Salat ul-Witr during Isha time prayers. I offer Salat ul Witr during Isha time, as I cannot get up during Tahajjud time. Is it forbidden to offer Nawafil prayer after Salat ul Witr. .. More

  • Prayer While Travelling

    I am living in the Gulf area. I am going to travel to Cairo; my plane leaves before Maghrib prayer and I will arrive, Insha Allah, after Isha prayer. How should I pray that day? Can I make Zuhr and Asr combined and shortened? What about Maghrib and Isha? If I travel for one week or less, from Cairo to another place how should I pray during that period?.. More

  • Praying in bathroom

    Is allowed to pray in a bathroom if I want to pray in secret? Is the same bathroom and toilet?.. More

  • Muslim Alone No Mosque

    What can a Muslim do if there is no mosque nor Muslims around? .. More