Standing Before the Imam’s Tashahhud in Witr to Avoid Two Tashahhuds: Is There Evidence? Question The question that my mother wanted clarification on was regarding following the imam. She learned in an online Islamic institute class that when praying two rak‘ahs, it is not recommended to have tashahhud twice. Based on this, she was taught … Read more
Ramadan Questions Related to Fasting and Prayer Question Assalamu Alaikum sheikhI have some questions regarding ramadan Is it permissible to taste the food without swallowing- spit it out afterwards as some say? Is it permissable to read Quran off the phone while on menstrual cycle? I use a nasal spray, does it break my fast? … Read more
If a Woman Is Unsure Her Period Has Ended Before Fajr, Should She Fast That Day? Question In Ramadan, if a woman is unsure if her period has finished by the time of Fajr, but it has been 2-3 hours since last spotting, should she fast that day? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa … Read more
Should I Complete Witr with the Imam or Stand Up to Add Another Rak‘ah? Question For Witr prayer, do I need to complete the tashahhud with the imam, or is it permissible to stand back up after the sajdah and pray an additional rak‘ah? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi … Read more
Which Prayer Time Should Be Followed in a City Without Nearby Mosques During Ramadan? Question Al salam alykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh. In Ramadan it’s important that every muslim has access to accurate prayer times, such that one can observe Suhoor and Iftar properly. My question is: Which prayer time should a muslim follow … Read more
What Should I Do if Discharge Frequently Invalidates My Wudu and I Struggle to Maintain Purity? QuestionI know discharge invalidates wudu. Within a couple minutes there’s more, and sometimes I make wudu and pray and later find some discharge. Sometimes I am not able to make wudu in certain places but I still had wudu, … Read more
Can Women Pray Taraweeh in a Separate Neighboring Building with Only Speakers and No Connected Rows? QuestionOur masjid purchased a neighboring church that is on a separate plot of land next to the mosque. It is a completely separate building, there are no rows outside the masjid connecting the two, and there is walking distance … Read more
Is Al-Waseelah the Highest Station in Jannah Reserved Exclusively for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? QuestionIs attaining al Waseelah the highest station of closeness to Allah uniquely reserved for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the ultimate rank of spiritual intercession and nearness? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Yes. According to the … Read more
Clarifying Common Prayer and Fiqh Questions According to the Hanafi School QuestionIslamic questions: AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Each question will be answered clearly according to the Hanafi school, with brief mention of general scholarly understanding where helpful. 1. Sunnah and Fard Order in the Hanafi SchoolIn the Hanafi … Read more
If Fajr Is Missed and Dhuhr Time Has Entered, Which Prayer Is Performed First? QuestionSalam, If I missed Fajr and it is now Dhuhr time, do I pray Fajr first as qada, or do I pray Dhuhr first and then Fajr? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. This question relates … Read more
Is It Permissible for a Sick Person to Pray Salah After Its Time Has Passed Due to Medical Circumstances? QuestionAssalamu alaikom warahmatallahi wabarakatuhu sheikh, Is it permissible for a sick person to pray salah after its time has passed due to medical circumstances? For example, if someone is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance … Read more
How Should a Person Deal with Constant Doubts (Waswas) About Wudu and Salah After Completing Them? QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu, I frequently forget and doubt myself after completing acts of worship. This happens only in worship, not daily life. For example, after finishing wudu and wearing socks, I later doubt whether I wiped over them … Read more
Can Tayammum Replace Wudu for Someone with Severe Sensory Distress, and What Parts of Wudu Are Obligatory? QuestionAssalamu alaikum, I live with sometimes severe sensory issues due to autism. These issues can make washing extremely distressing, even something as simple as washing my face. This has affected my ability to perform wudu in particular. Can … Read more
Is It Permissible to Pray on Decorated Prayer Mats, and Are Certain Designs Discouraged? QuestionAsalaamualaykum, Is it permissible to have decorated prayer mats?If it is permissible, can the decorations be more than simple symmetrical shapes, such as plants or objects?If objects or plants are allowed, do they have to be Islamic, such as items mentioned … Read more
Did I Commit Shirk by Praying While Experiencing a Visual Hallucination, and Can I Pray in the Same Place Again? QuestionI suffer from medically diagnosed visual hallucinations and am under a doctor’s care and medication. One evening, while standing for prayer, I experienced a persistent visual hallucination of a “shirk object” at the top of … Read more
Can I Pray Asr (or Asr and Maghrib) Before Leaving If the Time Will End While I Am Out? QuestionIf I go out and I know that Asr is going to start and end before I come back home (Maghrib or Isha would have started by the time I return), can I pray Asr before … Read more
Is Salah Valid When a Person Sees Uncontrollable Intrusive Images of Shirk, and What Should She Do? QuestionA person is seeing intrusive images related to shirk (churches, statues, symbols). Doctors say these are hallucinations and she cannot control them. She is taking medication, but it is not working well. It is very hard for her … Read more
Is Salah Valid If a Strand of Hair or Part of the Neck Was Accidentally Showing During Prayer? QuestionIf I finished my prayer and then noticed that a strand of my hair was out the whole time, or my neck was accidentally showing, do I have to redo my salah? Was my salah accepted? AnswerAlhamdulillah, … Read more
What Is the Correct Way to Perform the Tashahhud, and Are My Prayers Valid If I Mispronounced Certain Words? QuestionSalam sheikh, What is the correct way to do the tashahhud? I see many different variations online. I also noticed I have been saying: Are my prayers valid if I have been saying the second forms? … Read more
Is the Adhan Required Every Time One Prays, and Is an Adhan Clock Sufficient? Questionالسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Do you need to call adhan every time you make prayer even if you are praying it after 30–40 minutes? For example, dhuhr adhan is at 12:00 and you do not pray until 12:30. Do I … Read more
Is It Permissible During Salah to Internally Say the Meaning of an Ayah After Reciting It in Arabic? QuestionAsalaamualaykum, Is it permissible in salah to say the meaning of an ayah after reciting it in Arabic internally for the sake of memorising the meaning? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. … Read more
Am I Sinful for Intrusive Doubts and Distractions After Mocking Others, and How Do I Return My Heart to Allah? QuestionI used to follow a lot of atheists and Christians and listen to their talk about Islam. I used to mock their ignorance and did not care. Now these words come to my mind automatically … Read more
Is It Obligatory to Ensure No Water Remains in the Mouth After Wudu, Especially During Fasting? QuestionWhen I drink water or perform wudu, do I need to ensure that all water has completely left my mouth before praying? Is it obligatory to ensure no water remains in the mouth even after wudu before prayer.Even during … Read more
Is Salat al Tasbeeh an Established Prayer in Islam? QuestionSalatul tasbeeh, is it a real thing? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Salat al Tasbeeh is a voluntary prayer reported in narrations attributed to the Prophet ﷺ. The scholars examined these reports carefully and differed regarding their strength and legal … Read more
Does Possible Najasa in Public Washrooms Affect Wudu or Clothing? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum. If I enter a public washroom without shoes or sandals and perform wudu, knowing there is a possibility that urine may be on the floor, would my wudu still be valid? Also, as a healthcare worker, if I help a non-Muslim patient bathe, … Read more
How Should Ghusl Be Done in Extreme Cold and Limited Facilities? QuestionSalam Imam Mahmoud, I live in a rural place with little access to heat or hot water. Water must be heated slowly, temperatures are very cold around fajr, and the restrooms are separate from the living quarters. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala … Read more
Where Does the Sunnah of Entering the Masjid Begin? QuestionIf we follow the Sunnah of entering the masjid with the right foot and leaving with the left, where exactly does the masjid begin? Is it the property line, the building, or the musalla? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. In … Read more