Why Did the Prophet ﷺ Prohibit Prayer in Camel Pens and Describe Camels as Being from the Shayatin? Question Esselemu Aleikum. I saw a hadith which says that we cannot pray in camel pens and that camels are from the shayatin. What is the reason we cannot pray in these places, and what does it … Read more
What Prayers Must Be Made Up When Menstruation Ends? QuestionWhen you finish your period, how are you supposed to pray? Like if I shower at the end of the day do I only pray ishaa or Maghreb too or the whole day worth of Salah’s? I’m confused and I’ve never been taught this and many … Read more
Post-Menopausal Bleeding and Hajj: Can You Perform All the Rituals? QuestionAssalamu alaikumI am 54 years old female. Had menopause for one year. Later started getting red discharge instead of white from past almost 2 year. Did so many treatments but still no relief. Alhamdulillah got selected for this year Hajj. Am I eligible to perform … Read more
Urine Leakage During Pregnancy: Do You Need to Renew Wudu Every Time? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, During my pregnancy, I have been experiencing slight urine leakage when I sneeze or laugh, which I understand may be due to stress incontinence, and this did not occur before pregnancy. My question is: when this happens, … Read more
How Should a Person With Waswas Deal With Doubts About Wudu, Salah, and Following Hadith? QuestionAssalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Shaykh, I would sincerely appreciate your guidance regarding an ongoing struggle with waswas that has been affecting my worship for several years. I understand this is a long question, so if possible, I would … Read more
Does Wudu Break If You Are Not Sure You Passed Gas? QuestionSalam, I’ve heard multiple times that if you can’t hear or smell when you passed gas your wudu is still valid. Is this correct? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Purity (taharah) is a condition … Read more
How Should a Person Correct Dry Spots in Wudu and Mistakes in Sujud? Question Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. Sheikh, please can you share some authentic evidences on how to rectify the following mistakes in wudu and prayer: So two cases of this, How should he rectify it if he has waswas everyday and almost every … Read more
If Brown Spotting Appears Before Maghrib in Ramadan, Should She Continue Fasting the Next Day? Question It is time for my period I spotted brown yesterday and few hours before iftar so I broke my fast. But ever since nothing what do I do. Am I supposed to fast today or not Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu … Read more
Wiping Over Construction Boots and Combining Dhuhr with Asr at Work Question is it allowed to wipe on construction boot in wudu time?3)my break time in duhur time so when shut it down asar praye will be too late can do with duhur everday at work? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi … Read more
Is Ghusl for Jumuah Obligatory or Sunnah, and Is There Sin for Leaving It? Question Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. I would like to ask whether ghusl jumuah is mandatory or voluntary. If it’s sunnah muakkadah, then am I sinful for not doing it?Can you provide evidence from Hadith and sunnah as well? JazakaLlahu khairan. Answer … Read more
Are My Clothes Impure Because They Touched My Non-Muslim Father’s Coat? Question I bought new clothes but they touched with my mushrik dad’s coat. that coat has been many times in church and now i have a very strong feeling that it is contaminated and that it contaminated my clothes so now im scared to … 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
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 I Feed My Pets Bacon, and What About Handling or Distributing Pork in Other Contexts? QuestionSalam Imam Mahmoud. I was at a hotel with my two cats. During breakfast I noticed they were serving bacon. I considered taking some bacon slices to my room to feed my cats. Is it permissible to handle, obtain, … 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 Required to Clean the Private Area Before Every Wudu Even Without a Bowel Movement? QuestionBefore making wudu, am I required to clean the private area each time and ensure that there are no traces of stool, even if I have not had a bowel movement? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi … 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 Ghusl Valid by Simply Immersing in Water, and What Are the Rulings on Wudu, Touching the Private Parts, and Washing After Sleep? QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. Please I would appreciate some clarification on these matters below. BarakaLlahu feek. 1.) Can you cite the evidence from the Prophet or any of the Companions that simply … 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
What Are the Rulings of Menstruation, Irregular Bleeding, and Tahara for Women with Unusual Cycles? QuestionAssalamu Alaykum,For women who have abnormal, irregular, frequent periods, or bleed for very long periods, what are the rulings of tahara? Examples:Case A: 5 days period, stops 9 days, then 4 more days of bleeding.Case B: 5 days period, stops … Read more
Is It Permissible to Shave, Trim, or Shorten the Beard in Islam? QuestionWhat is the rule for shaving, trimming, or shortening the beard? I know that in the Shafii school it is different from the other three madhhabs. Please mention the opinions and their daleel. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi … Read more
Is Ghusl Valid If I Wear a Hair System or Hair Replacement? QuestionSheikh, this has been bothering me for 10 years. It’s causing me depression and even suicidal thoughts. I suffer from male pattern baldness, and it’s very hard for me to live like this. I don’t even like to look in the mirror. I … Read more
Is My Wudu and Prayer Valid If I Later Find a Small Streak After Using the Washroom? QuestionSometimes when I use the washroom and relieve myself, I clean with water and toilet paper and make sure there’s nothing left. Then I make wudu and pray. A few hours later, I find a streak. Is my … Read more
Using Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer and Eating Afterwards QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. JazakAllahu khairan. I would like to ask if I’m consuming alcohol if I use hand sanitizer wipes on my hands and then touch some food to eat. Or should I only use alcohol-free hand sanitizers? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa … Read more
QuestionSalam Imam, if someone wears a bandage or dressing on his foot, and it wraps around his foot almost like a sock, leaving the ankle and toe exposed, he would wipe over it. However, when he removes the bandage or dressing, should he remake wudu if he already wiped over it before? JazakAllahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, … Read more