What is the ruling on raising hands for supplication after standing up from Rukoo‘ (bowing down) to say "Sami‘a Allaahu liman hamidah (May Allaah Answer he who praises Him)" by the Imaam and saying "Rabbanaa wa lakal-hamd (Our Lord, for You is all Praise)" by those praying behind him?.. More
I live in a non-Muslim country. It so happened that I was in the street and feared missing the prayer time so I made Tayammum (i.e. ablution using earth) and performed the ‘Asr (i.e. afternoon) prayer while sitting. What is the Sharee‘ah ruling? May Allaah The Almighty Reward you... More
I proposed to a girl after performing Istikhaarah and noticed that the matter was facilitated. However, after a while and due to the differences in our social statuses, my proposal was rejected. My question is; should I propose to this girl again, especially since my financial situation has improved somewhat, or does this constitute an objection to.. More
My house is next to a mosque. Is it permissible for me to pray the Friday prayer behind the Imaam of the mosque while I am inside my house behind the door which is right next to the mosque? Thank you and As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh. .. More
What is the ruling on using the Siwaak (natural toothbrush) during the Khutbah (sermon) of Jumu‘ah, and is this comparable to (the Hadeeth about) touching pebbles?
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Is it permissible to prostrate immediately before Tasleem (saying As-Salamu ‘alaykum Wa Rahmatullaah) for supplication in an obligatory or voluntary prayer? What is the Sharee‘ah ruling on prostration during the obligatory prayer? May Allaah The Almighty Reward you... More
I adjust the alarm clock so as to wake up to offer the Fajr prayer. However, I switch it off when it rings, what should I do? May Allaah Reward you.
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During the last Rak‘ah of my prayer, I was distracted and was not sure how many prostrations I had performed, so I performed the due prostration of forgetfulness. As I was raising my head from the ground, I felt as if I had accidentally passed gas. Is my prayer valid?
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Is it permissible to delay calling the Athaan (call to prayer) for the reason of an ongoing religious lesson until the lesson is complete, at which time the Athaan would be called and then the Iqaamah (call to establish the prayer) is made directly after that, i.e., directly after the Athaan?.. More
I am an employee in a private company and my work conditions are good; however, lately the owner of the company has become rigid regarding the amount of time I spend performing the Thuhr prayer, since I pray the Nawaafil (non-obligatory prayers). As you know, the total would be ten Rak‘ahs, so he told me that he does not allow me to pray more than.. More