In Makkah and Madinah, on Fridays, the Athaan is given before Zawwaal.
In the Haramain they follow the Hambali Math-hab regarding the Athaan time. Perform the four Sunnats after the Fardh.
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A new Muslim has not yet memorized all the requisites of Salaat.
Reading the translations will invalidate her Salaat. In every post ure s h e should reci t e "Subhaanallaah" a few times – 3 or 5 or 7 times. In addition to the Takbirs, the…
After the Fardh of Jumuah, should the four Sunnatul Muakkadah be performed with one or two Salaams?
After the Jumuah Fardh, there are first four raka'ts Sunnatul Muakkadah with one Salaam. Then two raka'ts Sunnatul Muakkadah separately. The four raka'ts should be performed in a…
Is it permissible to shake hands before Salaat?
Where it is customary to shake hands before Salaat, it will be bid'ah.
Should one reply to the recorded Athaan played over the radio?
It is not permissible to reply.
When the Athaan is heard on a clock should we reply and recite the Athaan Dua at the end?
It is not permissible to reply to the Athaan on a clock nor to recite the Masnoon Dua.
Is it permissible to make Salaatut Taubah during the Makrooh time after Asr Salaat?
Salaatut Taubah and any other kind of Nafl Salaat may not be performed during the Makrooh times nor after Asr Salaat.
Is it permissible to raise the hands in dua after Fardh Salaat?
Raising the hands after Fardh Salaat is valid. Making loud dua is bid'ah.
A person is unable to stand for Salaat. Although he can sit on the floor, he performs Salaat sitting in a chair.
If he is able to sit on the floor for Namaaz, then it is not permissible to sit on a chair. A chair is permissible only for such sick persons who are unable to sit on the floor.…
Is it incumbent to respond to all the Athaans of several Musjids in an area?
Responding to only one Athaan is sufficient. If one has already responded to the first Athaan, then one may eat, speak, etc. when the Athaan in another Musjid is being proclaimed.
When hiring a shop in the mall the condition is that it may not be closed for Jumuah.
It is not permissible to acquire a shop in a mall if one has to keep the shop open for Jumuah.
Is it permissible to step over the shoulders of a musalli to fill a space in the Saff ahead?
Yes, it will be permissible to step over the shoulders of people to fill a space in the Saff ahead.
Is it permissible to miss Jumuah Salaat for writing exams?
It is haraam to miss Jumuah Salaat for the sake of exams. Missing exams results in a little worldly calamity. But missing Jumuah for the sake of the worldly carrion is haraam and…
The safar (travel) distance for a musaafir is 77 km.
The 77 kilometres for the musaafir should be measured from where the built-up area ends on the side from which he is exiting the city.
If the Imaam is stuck in qiraa't for three Subhaanallaah tasbeeh, should he make Sajdah Sahw?
Yes, Sajdah Sahw is necessary if the Imaam stalls for the duration of three Tasbeeh.
I recited half of a Surah, then recited the same half again.
Sajdah Sajw is not incumbent.
Is Salaat valid in a Musjid if there is a grave inside?
It is not permissible to have a grave inside the Musjid. Nevertheless, Salaat in the Musjid is valid as long as one does not face the grave which is inside the Musjid.
Can Sunnah Salaat be performed before Athaan?
As long as the time for the Salaat has entered, Sunnah Salaat may be performed even before the Athaan.
If the Fardh of Fajar Salaat becomes invalid, should the two Sunnats also be repeated?
The Sunnats of Fajr should not be repeated if the Fardh becomes invalid.
After Sajdah Tilaawat has been made, should Ta-awwuz be recited when resuming the Tilaawat?
If one does not engage in any activity after Sajdah Tilaawat, then resume the recitation with only Tasmiyah. Only if one has engaged in some other activity, should Ta-awwuz be…