The Imaam of the Musjid is a faasiq.
Salaat is valid behind even a faasiq. If the Imaam is a faasiq, then too it remains Waajib to perform Salaat with Jamaat behind him. Abstaining from Jamaat Salaat because the Imaam…
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I did not know that it was compulsory to make Sajdah when reciting a Sajdah Aayat.
There are Sajdah Tilaawat in the Qur'aan Majeed. Make an estimate of the number of times you have made khatam of the Qur'aan Majeed. Fix the number of Sajdahs by estimating. Then…
In the Haram of Makkah, hundreds of musallis stand in front of the Imaam.
The Salaat of those in front of the Imaam is not valid. The ‗zaroorat' is a figment of imagination.
Can a person have two watn asli?
Yes two or more places can become watn asli for a man. For example, his one wife lives permanently in another city. When he goes there, he becomes Muqeem.
Will a holiday home in another town be considered watn asli?
A holiday home will not be watn asli. He will perform Qasr if he does not have a 15 day niyyat.
Is it permissible to perform Janaazah Salaat in a Shiah Musjid if there is no other nearby Musjid?
It is not permissible at all to perform Janaazah Salaat in the Shiah Musjid. Furthermore, it is not necessary to perform the Janaazah Salaat in a Musjid. It could be performed…
The bedding and clothing of a sick person are naapaak (impure).
Yes, he has to perform Salaat even with napaak clothing and bedding. It is not incumbent to repeat the Salaat.
What is the ruling regarding little children brought into the Musjid?
Little children should not be brought to the Musjid. This is the only law pertaining to children and the Musjid. They should be kept away from the Musjid. They should come to the…
Should the knees be apart or together in Sajdah?
In Sajdah the knees should be apart.
The Saee area is not part of Musjidul Haraam.
Salaat is valid regardless of the empty large empty space. For purposes of Salaat the Saee area will be regarded to be part of the Musjid.
On reading your most recent article titled "Athaan on a PA System", something came to mind.
It is queer that you are unable to figure out why would a new technological system be added to the Simple Sunnah Method of Salaat. You have to first figure out why you have not…
Men received considerable reward for performing 40 Salaat in Musjid Nabawi in Madinah.
Yes, a woman will receive the same thawaab as men who perform the 40 Salaat in Musjidun Nabawi. Women will receive even more for performing wherever they are staying. They are not…
Is it permissible for Hanafis to perform Witr in Ramadhaan behind the imaams in the Haramain?
It is not at all valid. Deviating from the Math-hab on the basis of a weak, solitary view for no real reason is not permissible. The dharoorah claim in this regard is baseless. It…
I was in Oman for a few days.
While the Ibaadis are a deviated sect Salaat behind them is valid. From what you have mentioned it appears that in Fiqh they follow Imaam Maalik (Rahmatullah alayh).
On Fridays, the Imaam gives an English talk before the Khutbah.
It is not obligatory to listen to the English talk. You are free to engage in Thikr, Tilaawat and Nafl ibaadat.
I would like to seek clarification on the following scenario: In an area, the nearest masjid is approximately 3.2 km away, while a musalla is availabl
It is incumbent to perform Salaat with Jamaat in the Musalla (Jamaat Khaanah). Almost all people have cars. Those who have no cars can take a lift with someone. How to they get to…
When I go on a journey, should I perform Qasr Salaat at the airport?
If the airport is a separate entity, not part of your hometown, then you may not perform Qasr. Salaat in full is obligatory.
The Hambali Imaam recites from the Mushaf while leading Taraaweeh.
It is not permissible for Hanafis to follow in Salaat an Imaam who recites from the Mushaf notwithstanding the validity of the Imaam's Salaat according to his Math-hab.
Is it permissible for Hanafis to read from the Qur‟aan copy in Nafl Salaat?
It is not permissible to read from the Mushaf (copy of the Qur'aan Majeed) even in Nafl Salaat. The Salaat will be invalid.
Our Imaam smokes weed.
The trustees are abusing their position. They are sinful for retaining the Imaam. If at the time of conducting Salaat the Imaam is sober, then the Salaat will be valid.