This is regarding "a grown matured adult" who already knows the Religion and its requirements (obligations, etc.) and knows very well the outcome of not following and practicing it. Basically, it is with regards toprayer. A Muslim male adult who, despite knowing the obligations of his religion and the punishments, still fails to perform daily.. More
My wife is a new convert to Islam. During the Salat, we were reading the Ibrahimic prayer and the greeting in English to make it easy for her to understand. We still recite the Qur'an in Arabic. Is it ok to say the Ibrahimic prayer and the greeting in English during the Salah?
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What is said about keeping beard? I heard that some scholars said shaving beard is Haram want to know what are saying of Rasoolullaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, and Sahaabah? This is for my friend. He was told by someone that we have to do Sunnah only after finishing all our Fard' (compulsory) prayers which we missed before. Is.. More
1) If I joined a prayer in the third Rakah of Isha prayer, I will finish my two Rakah with the imam. Then I have to stand up and recite opening supplication, Surah Fatihah and Ayah, or only Surah Fatihah. That means I will recite Surah Fatihah in all four Rakah. Please inform me about this. I will be grateful to you.
2) I read in one of the.. More
There is a mosque in the city where I live; it has two buildings, one for men and the other for women. These two buildings are close together separated by a narrow walking path and a small lawn. The buildings are in the same lot. The women's section has a mike to hear the Imam, but they do not have a view of the Imam neither can they see the rows.. More
In all of the mosques in our country, the Imam spreads his prayer mat in the Mihrab keeping a little portion on the first line. The idea is that the Imam should not stay completely inside the Mihrab. As per fatwa written by a very prominent Muslim scholar Ashtray Ali Thanvi in his book "Beheshti Jeor" staying of imam inside the Mihrab completely.. More
What is the ruling of Imaam reciting Qunut in prayer, and the followers say "we testify", "O, Allaah", "Truly", and raise both their handswhile saying the above words? Are there any authentic Qur'aanic verses or Hadeeth supporting this act? Please clarify with details?.. More
1. What is the exact reward for praying all five prayers on time with all the Sunan Rawatib -and can you please tell me exactly how many Rak'ahs there are after each prayer
2. What is the reward for voluntary fasting?
3. What is the reward for learning Quran by heart?
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I have been asked this question by a non-Muslim who is studying ISLAM. She wants to know why we cannot pray at certain times for example during sunrise and sunset? Please advise. Thank you... More
I see some people around me, who pray only in Friday's -Jumu'ah. Is this a good thing to do? Someone told me, if you don't pray 5 times a day, better not to pray in Friday alone. Is this correct to do? What did Prophet say about people who pray only on Friday?
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The main reason I am writing to you is below:
I am a married Muslim with two daughters and an adolescent sister. I live in a fenced community where there are two other neighbors who are Muslims and one non-Muslim. The distance from our home to the mosque is 1 km. We can't go for Morning prayers because we fear for our life lest we might be hurt... More