Q. I work for a Medical Center in the U.S. and the Medical Center is affiliated with the Catholic Church. There are some Muslim doctors who are employed here as well, these doctors hold their Jumuah salat in the hospital chapel with all the artifacts […]
Q. I have seen a mosque in New York pray witr differently to us. Please explain. A. With regards to the Witr Salaah, there are differences of opinion held by the great scholars in a few areas pertaining to its ruling, amount, manner of performance […]
Q. With reference to the following statement “Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) is of the opinion that Asr time begins when the shadow of an object becomes twice its length.” Can you direct me to the ahadith which supports this statement? A. The traditions that support […]
Q. I recently visited a masjid for the fajr salaah and I did not hear the words ‘As Salaatu Khairumm Minan Nawm’ in the fajr azan. When I enquired from someone at the masjid he said that this statement is not evident from the Prophet […]
Q. Why is it not permissible to pray in a vehicle? A. Salaah is a great act of Ibaadah (worship) which Allah Has made compulsory upon us. Based on the teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW), this act of Ibaadah […]
Q. Is it permissible to pray behind a person who is involved in singing Tazeem and going Maulood functions? A. The act of singing and standing for the ‘Customary Tazeem’, as well as, the ‘hosting of Maulood Functions’ are all considered to be innovated actions, […]
Q. If during namaaz one forgets the surah in between, then what should he do? A. If a person forgets verses of a Sura, then there is no need for him to start over the Sura. However, if he wishes to start over from the […]
Q. I have a question with regards to the validity of salaat in jamaat behind an imaam who has very bad tajweed. Is that salaat valid? The problem is unique in this area as the imaam has been the imaam for the past 40+ years. […]
Q. Can we pray when azan is going on for that salaat? A. If you have not started to pray any Sunnah or Nafl as yet and the Azan begins, then you must not begin to perform any Salaah. You should give an answer to […]
Q. What is the right way to perform tahajud salaah? A. Tahajud Salaah should be performed in two’s during the period of the last third of the night. A person can perform 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 rakaats as he wishes. In every […]