Should I read any Surahs when following an Imaam?

Answer

It is not permissible to recite any Surahs when you are following an Imaam in Salaat. Only the Tasbeehaat, Atahiyaat, Durood, Dua and the Takbeers should be recited. It is really surprising that you do not know of any kitaab on Salaat. There are several such kitaabs available in English and which are widely distributed. Do provide your address, we shall forward our Kitaabus Salaat to you, Insha'Allah.

Q I have read in the Hadith that Ra-VXOXOODK sallallahu alayhi wasallam prohibited conversation after Isha 6DODDW: hat is the status of this pro-KLELWLRQ"

A 5DVXOXOODKV prohibition is adequate to indicate the severity of the prohibi-WLRQ It is not permissible after Isha WR engage in idle conversation to gratify the nafs and to waste away the valuable bounty of time Allah Ta ala did not create the night for indulgence in futil-LW\ The prohibition excludes conversation with the wife and children