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  • Reward for Praying in a Prayer Hall Instead of a Mosque

    Where I reside there is no mosque near to me. But, there is a prayer hall beside my house where five daily prayers are performed. I performed all five prayers there but some friends have objections saying that it is not a mosque and the place is not dedicated for prayers, so, I will not get the same reward as if I prayed in a mosque. .. More

  • Questionable practices by a Khateeb

    Recently I attended a Juma Prayer in which I noticed some practices that some scholar considers a Bidah (to avoid) and some other scholars (including those whom this young Khateeb follows consider as allowable). The Practices were as follows: 1- When the Khateeb made a supplication, he wiped his face with both of his hands. I asked him the reason,.. More

  • Using a chair to pray

    I want to ask about salat for someone who is sick.A Muslim brother said that you cann't use a chair to sit down you must sit down on the floor. but i can do my salat standing. My problem is I can't make djoulouss because I have problem on my feet. Please tell me even I can sit down on the floor, can I use the chair to pray?.. More

  • Conflict between Friday Prayer and studies

    In my country we study on Friday,and we can't Pray. Sould I go pray or go to the school, knowing that if I do that I probably will be eliminated from a modul, that's mean that I'll not be able to take exams in the principal session but in the control session?.. More

  • Position of the Hands in Prayer

    When I watch the prayer at Al Haram Al Shareef on TV and noticied that some people pray with their hands by their sides while others keep their hands on top of each other on their stomach, please explain for me which is correct. So I may follow. What is the origine of this difference? .. More

  • Repeated practices of Muslims after prayers

    I am Indian Muslim staying in Oman. Here in our area mosque Imam is shaking hands with all the people and peoples is also shaking hand with everyone just after Fajr prayer, is it correct or innovation?After completing the salah & Dua peoples are putting their hands on their faces and saying 'Ashhado'...... Is it correct or innovation?.. More

  • Travel for Jumu’ah Prayer Is Difficult

    I am a Muslim who lives in the United States of America and the nearest mosque to me is 32 miles away or 40 minutes by car. Do I still have to go to Jumah prayer? Thank you. .. More

  • Calling the Athaan When Away from the Mosque

    I am a young Muslim living in a non-Muslim country. It is impossible for me to perform all prayers in a mosque. So, I want to know is it permissible for me to call Azan in my house before praying? .. More

  • Praying Voluntary Prayers in Congregation on Friday

    Assalam Alaykum We are a group of brothers that gather every friday to memorize Qur'an. And every other Friday we add "qiyam al_layl" (night prayer); We pray in congregation. Know that Friday is the only convenient day for all the brothers because of their work. Moreover being in UK it is hard for a person to pray alone (weak eman, temptation, Satan)... More

  • Making speeches before Khutbah

    In some mosques in Qatar, before starting the "Khutba", there will be some speeches especially in Urdu language. This important time, is actually to be used for "dhikr, reciting Quran etc. Is it correct to make such speeches before Khutba, it is a hindrance to those people who don't known the language, from reciting Quran, Dhikr etc. Hence, I would.. More

  • Difficulty of concentrating in Salah

    Can I achieve tranquility in the salat since I find it difficult to concentrate while the salah?.. More

  • Praying in a towel that covers the Awrah only

    Can I pray with towel which cover between knee and above stomach? .. More

  • There must be one dedicated Muezzin

    Did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ever made ADHAN by himself? If yes, please give reference and if not, then what was the reason behind?.. More

  • Giving up prayers is the most abominable action

    Essalamou Alaikoum wa Rahmatou Allahi wa Barakatouh, Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; I deeply want to thank your efforts to help Muslim people today to practice Islam in good way. My question is the following and I hope to receive an appropriate answer: Who is the Best for Allah SOUBHANAOU WA TAALA, a person who pray the five prayers all.. More

  • Jumu'ah Sermon Du'aa’ Is Sunnah

    Assalamu Alaikum.Please advice me on the Du'a which is asked by the Imam at the end of his khuthuba during Jummah prayers. Istn this the same as asking Du'a in chorus. Wassalaam. .. More