I am a new Muslim. I have so far memorized only Surah Faatihah.
Yes, your Salaat will be valid only with Surah Faatihah. However, it is incumbent that you memorize other Surahs as well, and as quickly as possible. After Surah Faatihah recite…
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I am a follower of the Maaliki Math-hab.
If the Masbooq had joined in the second Raka't of Fajr, then the Imaam's Qunoot suffices. However, if the Masbooq had missed both raka'ts, then he has to recite Qunoot.
According to the Maaliki Math-hab should Sajdah Sahw be made if Qunoot is mistakenly omitted in the Fajr Salaat?
According to the Maaliki Math-hab, Qunoot in Fajr is among the Mandoobaat act. Its omission does not necessitate Sajdah Sahw.
Jumuah Salaat will be per- formed at the Durban airport.
Although an airport is not a good place for Jumuah Salaat, nevertheless, as long as no Muslims from outside are debarred for attending, the Jumuah will be valid. If the venue is…
Is Salaat valid in the back of a truck in which one can stand?
Salaat in the back of the truck as explained by you is permissible.
I am a Maaliki. If I have a doubt in the number of raka'ts, when should Sajdah Sahw be made?
Due to a doubt in the number of raka'ts, the Sajdah Sahw according to the Maaliki Math-hab should be made after the Salaam.
In the latest issue of AWAKE appears an article about performing two raka'ts Salaat on Friday night for lightening the pangs of death.
It is permissible to perform the Salaat. The Salaat is not imposed on anyone as an incumbent practice. Any such amal established by even a Dhaeef Hadith is permissible. Have a good…
I enter the Musjid at Zuhr when the Jamaat has already commenced.
The Sunnat Salaat which you miss, should be performed after the Fardh.
There is a gap in the front saff, Is it permissible to walk in front of a person engaged in Salaat to fill the gap?
Yes, it is permissible to cross the path of a musalli in order to join the Jamaat Salaat.
Should the last two raka'ts of Isha be performed whilst sitting?
The last two raka'ts Nafl of Isha' should be performed standing. Whilst there is a weak view of sitting to perform these two raka'ts, it is not the reliable view. The reward for…
Some Hanafi Imaams recite the Qiraa't so swiftly that the Shaafi' muqtadis are unable to recite Surah Faatihah which is Fardh for them in every raka't
The indiscretion of the Imaams who have Shaafi' muqtadis is lamentable. The matter is simple to solve. The Hanafi Imaam is not permitted to adopt such a long pause after Surah…
According to the Hadith, Salaat should be performed immediately the time begins (Awwal Waqt).
Yes, it is proper. Your understanding is incorrect. Follow the times stipulated by the Math-hab to which you adhere. According to the Shaafi' Math-hab, the Athaan and the Salaat…
When performing Salaat alone, is it necessary to recite the Qiraat with lip movement?
When performing Salaat alone, it is Waajib to recite the Qiraa't with lip and tongue movement so that one is conscious of one's own recitation. Without this, the Salaat will not be…
I have seen a shaikh performing Salaat whilst looking in the Mushaf (a copy of the Qur'aan).
According to the Hanafi Math -hab which we follow, Salaat will not be valid if one recites by looking in the Mushaf. If you are a Hanafi, then you should not join the Salaat. In…
Is it permissible to combine Zuhr and Asr, and Maghrib and Isha?
Combining two Salaat is permissible according to the Shaafi' Math-hab. Those who do not follow any Math-hab such as the deviant Salafis, also combine two Salaat. However, it is not…
The Moulana at our Musjid allows a young boy, albeit baaligh, to lead the Fardh Salaat while there are adult Huffaaz and Moulanas present.
There is much wrong with it. It is improper to allow a child even if he is baaligh, to lead the Fardh Salaat when there are adult Huffaaz and Aalims in the Jamaat. This is a sign…
Is it permissible to forego Sunnatul Muakkadah Salaat if there is little time available?
'Little time' in the context is ambiguous. Abandoning Sunnatul Muakkadah Salaat is sinful and punishable. In most cases 'little time' is a nafsaani hallucination. There is ample…
In the Haram Shareef of Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawwarah one can tune into a FM Station on the radio to listen to the Jumuah Khutbah in one of
It is not permissible to listen to the Khutbah in another language simultaneously while the Khutbah is in progress. The new, bid'ah system which they have introduced in the Haram…
A person takes the flight from Jeddah at Fajr time.
No, it is not correct. In New York, he should perform Zuhr.
What is the status of making Dua after every Fardh Salaat?
Making Dua after every Fardh Salaat is Sunnat. However, the loud congregational dua is bid'ah. You should make your own dua silently. There is no need to begin and finish with the…