Can a Follower Read from a Mushaf or Phone Behind the Imam During Salah? QuestionSalam, can a person who is standing behind the imam in congregation for salah read from either a physical Qur’an or a digital Qur’an app on their phone to follow along as the imam recites the surah? And is there a … Read more
In the Shafii Madhhab, must a Latecomer Recite Al Fatiha Behind the Imam? QuestionAssalamualaikim warahmatallahi wabarakatuhu Sheiqh, I hope you are doing well and in the best of Health and Imaan. With regards to the previously answered question, in the Shafii madhhab, if someone does join the prayer late after the imam finished al Fatiha … Read more
If Fajr Adhan Begins While Praying Tarawih or Witr, Should the Prayer Be Stopped? QuestionIf one is praying tarawih by themselves, and they hear the fajr adhan, should they stop their prayer? What if they intended to pray witr, should they pray witr and then fajr? Jazakallah AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi … Read more
Can a Maliki Worshipper Quietly Follow the Imam’s Recitation During Loud Prayers? QuestionSalamu Alaykum Sheikh Am I allowed, as a Maliki, to “lip sync” with the Imam as he recites the Qur’an loudly? I feel it helps me keep track of my memorization whenever he comes across a section of the Qur’an that I have … Read more
Following the Imam When You Cannot Complete Recitation or Tashahud: Is the Prayer Still Valid? QuestionSalaam alaikum sheikh. I have a couple of questions below: – I’m praying behind an imam and he’s not a fast imam in his recitation so in some rakahs, I’m able to complete my Fatiha recitation and tasbeeh. But in … Read more
How Can Someone with ADHD Improve Focus in Salah? Question Tips on performing salah with ADHD? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Salah is the greatest physical act of worship in Islam. Allah says: “Establish prayer for My remembrance.”Surat Taha 20:14 And He says: “Successful … Read more
Moon Sighting Differences Within One Household: What Should the Family Do? Question Assalamualykum Shaykh,This question is related to the answer that you gave few days ago regarding the confusion of moon sighting, so it was suggested that if one is not sure about the moon sighting one should follow the nearby masjid that he goes … Read more
Is It Permissible to Pray Tarawih at Home While Following a Live Stream from the Mosque? Question As s-salāmu ʿalaykum. I would like to ask if it is permissible to pray Tarāwīḥ at home while following the live stream from Al Rashad Mosque. JazakAllahu khayrn Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa … Read more
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
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
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 Itikaf Permissible for Women, and How Do We Understand the Prophet’s Statement to His Wives? QuestionWhat is the ruling on itikaf for women? I heard that the Prophet Muhammad told his wife that this was not righteousness, yet the wives of the Prophet continued doing itikaf after he passed away. Is this correct? Is … Read more
Question:What is the Sunnah of praying Taraweeh? Should it be 8 rak’ahs or 20 rak’ahs? Answer:The number of rak’ahs for Taraweeh prayer is a common question, and the answer is that both 8 and 20 rak’ahs are valid options. The most important aspect is sincerity and devotion in worship. Following the Local Masjid It is … Read more