BIDAA [INNOVATION]:My question concerns the TARAWEEH PRAYER during Ramadan.I was reading the FATWA about this topic but I was not clearly convinced about It due to the following reasons,1.The Prophet[saw]did not pray this prayer in congregation because he feared it would be made obligatory,and during his period this prayer was not observed in Jamaa,after.. More
Shaykh Al-Albaani, in one of his books "The Prophet's Prayer" says that: “He, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, used to send prayers on himself in the first Tashahhud as well as the other. He also established it for his Ummah, ordering them to send prayers on him after sending peace on him. Which means we have to say "atahiyatu lilah...and Allahumma.. More
As regards raising hands with every Takbeer in Eid prayer, I read from "the book of fasting" of Mohd. Iqbal Kailani the following Hadith: "Waael bin Hujr(R.A) relates that he saw the Messenger of Allah SAWS raising his hands with ever Takbir" (Transmitted by Ahmed).In the above Hadith it is not clear whether Wail bin Hujr(R.A.) saw Prophet Mohammad.. More
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?
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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 ?
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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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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