Is it permissible to pass in front of a child who is performing Salaat?
If the child is seven years old, then it is not permissible. The Salaat of a seven year old is also a valid Salaat for which the child will received thawaab.
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How should a Hanafi perform Witr in the Haramain in Makkah and Madinah where the Imaams perform two raka'ts and one raka't separately?
There is no problem performing your own Witr in the Haram during Ramadhaan. After the Taraaweeh, move to the back or wherever space is available and perform your Witr alone. There…
I am a follower of the Hanafi Math-hab. Is it permissible for me to raise my hands in Salaat like the Shaafis do?
Since you are a Hanafi, what is the reason for the desire to raise your hands in Salaat like Shaafis? If you are a Hanafi, why do you contemplate selecting rulings from different…
When may a musaafir (traveller) begin performing Qasr Salaat?
The moment the musaafir has left the boundary of his hometown, he may perform Qasr. It is not necessary to wait for 77 km.
In Iqaamah is it permissible to turn the face right and left as in Athaan?
In Iqaamah it is permissible to turn the face both sides. It is also permissible to refrain from turning the face.
A Imaam when leading the Salaat, stands completely inside the Mihraab.
It is Makrooh for the Imaam to stand completely inside the Mihraab. At least his feet should be out of the Mihraab. Furthermore, if there is sufficient space for the musallis, then…
Is it permissible to recite Qunoot loudly in Witr Salaat?
Dua Qunoot has to be recuted silently even when Witr is performed in Jamaat.
How should a Hanafi Imaam perform Witr if the majority of the musallis are ghair muqallids?
The Hanafi should not lead the Jamaat if the majority of the muqtadis are ghair muqallids. It is improper for the Hanafi to perform Witr the way the ghair muqallideen perform it.
Is it permissible for Maalikis to perform Tahyatul Musjid during the Makrooh times?
According to the Maliki Math-hab, Tahyatul Musjid may not be performed at the Makrooh times.
Is it permissible to engage in thikr after the Fardh of Zuhr before performing the two raka'ts Sunnat?
It is not permissible to engage in Thikr after the 4 Fardh of Zuhr and before the two Sunnat Muakkadah. First perform the two Sunnat raka'ts, then engage in any Thikr you wish. It…
Is Tahyatul Wudhu Salaat permissible before Fajr and before Asr?
If 'before Fajr' you mean before the time of Fajr has entered, that is, while it is still time for Tahajjud and Sehri, then Tahyatul Wudhu is permissible. But, if you mean before…
Is it permissible to delay making the Sajdah when an aayat of Sajdah has been recited?
It is permissible to delay the Sajdah Tilaawat for a later time.
How are the times for Asr and Isha' calculated?
The times for Salaat have to be determined by observing the decrease and increase of the shadow of an object and other natural phenomena. The shadow of a stick or of anything is…
Instead of four raka'ts, the Imaam performed five raka'ts, but made Sajdah Sahw.
If the Imaam did sit in Tashahhud in the fourth raka't, then stood up and completed the fifth raka't, the Fardh Salaat will be valid. He has to make Sajdah Sahw. However, if he had…
The Imaam who is a Shaafi' does not recite Durood after Tashahhud in Taraaweeh Salaat.
The principle of the Hanafi and Shaafi' Math-habs regarding the validity or invalidity of Salaat, is that the Math-hab of the Muqtadi will be the determinant. If according to the…
If the Imaam is a Hanafi, what should the Shaafi followers do when he makes Sajdah Tilaawat when it is not a Sajdah for the Shaafis, and what is the r
The Hanafi muqtadis will follow the Shaafi' Imaam in making Sajdah even if according to the Hanafi Math-hab the aayat is not a Sajdah Tilaawat verse. However, if the Imaam is a…
I have seen some people using the miswaak inside the Musjid just before beginning with Salaat.
It is improper to use miswaak in the Musjid and just before beginning Salaat. It is not Sunnat. Those who have adopted this practice have misunderstood the Hadith. Miswaak should…
Should Hanafis follow the Imaams in Makkah and Madinah in the Witr Salaat?
Even in the Haram of Makkah and Madinah, Hanafis have to perform Witr separately. Their Witr will not be valid there behind the Imaams who do not perform Witr in accordance with…
If there are 40 Muslim inmates in a prison, will Jumuah Salaat for them be valid according to the Shaafi' Math-hab?
Inmates in a prison while 'Muqeem' (res ident) are not 'Mustawtin' (one who is a permanent/ settled dweller of a place). If there are 40 tent-dwellers in the wilderness who are…
Is it permissible to perform Sunnat Salaat when one has many Qadha Salaat still to discharge?
It is permissible, in fact necessary, to perform the Sunnat Salaat even when one has Qadha to perform. Neither the Qadha nor the Sunnat Salaat should be neglected.