What Prayers Must Be Made Up When Menstruation Ends?

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?

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

Do Missed Ramadan Fasts Need to Be Made Up Before Hajj?

Do Missed Ramadan Fasts Need to Be Made Up Before Hajj? QuestionDo I have to make up the missed days of Ramadan before going to Hajj, or can I do them after? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Making up missed fasts of Ramadan (qada) is … Read more

Does Wudu Break If You Are Not Sure You Passed Gas?

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

In the Shafii Madhhab, must a Latecomer Recite Al Fatiha Behind the Imam?

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?

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

How Can Someone with ADHD Improve Focus in Salah?

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?

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

Ramadan Questions Related to Fasting and Prayer

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?

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 is the Sunnah of praying Taraweeh? Should it be 8 rak’ahs or 20 rak’ahs?

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