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It is obligatory to stop prayer to save a human being
I was offering the first Rak ‘ah of the Friday prayer and, while the Imaam was reciting Al-Faatihah, there was a boy standing next to me. Much to my surprise, the boy fell on his face unconscious. The weather was very hot so I found myself obliged to make Tasleem and stop my prayer. I carried the boy out of the mosque and tried to get him to recover.. More
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Changing the intention of one obligatory prayer to another invalidates both
I came to the Masjid in order to perform the ‘Ishaa’ (i.e. night) prayer. When the Iqaamah (i.e. second call for prayer) was made, I entered the prayer with the intention of praying the three Rak‘ahs of the Maghrib prayer. However, after having joined the prayer, I realized my mistake but continued to follow the Imaam. When we stood up for the.. More
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Praying in the direction of one who is sleeping or sitting is disliked
Is it permissible to pray in the direction of one who is sleeping or sitting?.. More
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Which is the first prayer?
As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum wa Rahmatullaah.Which of the two prayers is the first one; Fajr or Thuhr? May Allaah The Almighty Reward you the best. .. More
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It is better for students to seek the Imaam's permission
Is it permissible for a group of students to study in the mosque without seeking the permission of the Imaam of the mosque? Thanks. .. More
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Praying in a garment advertising something evil
Is a prayer valid when one performs it while wearing a garment bearing an advertisement for an alcoholic drink (i.e. only the name with no pictures)? Thanks.
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Doubting the recitation of Al-Faatihah in prayer
What is the Sharee‘ah ruling when one is doubtful whether or not he recited Al-Faatihah in prayer? I feel that I indeed recited it but am doubtful. It is not a case of following devilish whispers as I do not have this problem and all praise is due to Allaah. Would you please answer in detail for me and others who may have this problem as soon as possible?.. More
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What should one do if he intended to shorten the prayer but stood for the third Rak‘ah?
A traveler performed the ‘Ishaa’ prayer but stood for the third Rak‘ah and completed all four Rak‘ahs. Must he make a prostration afterwards?
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Scholars views regarding the one who offered the prayer as Imaam with one child
I pray with my eight-year-old son. Is it considered a congregational prayer? Do I have to raise my voice with the Takbeer?
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Performing prayer boosters
I am 13 years old. Neither I, my father, my brother nor my older sister perform the prayer. What should I do so that Allaah Would Guide me and them to pray? Please advise. May Allaah Reward you.
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Finding two congregational prayers in the Masjid
Which one should I join when there are two simultaneous congregational prayers in the Masjid? The two congregational prayers are in the same Masjid but not in the same hall, as there is a wall separating them. Please advise. Thank you.
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Ruling of the Athaan made by the one who does not reach the age of puberty
Sometimes, I observe in some small mosques and those found under residential buildings that the ones who call the Athaan most times are just boys of eight or even thirteen years of age. At some other times, it is made by anyone of those who pass by the mosque because there is no appointed Imaam or guard for the mosque. What is the ruling and validity.. More
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Precedence regarding one who leads the prayer among travelers and residents
When two persons, a traveler and a resident, want to pray in congregation, who has more right to lead the other in prayer? May Allaah Reward you. .. More
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The prayer of one who cannot direct himself towards the Qiblah
My mother is an old woman whose right leg was amputated up to the knees and her left foot was amputated as well. She also suffers from (excessive) obesity so she cannot move easily and, therefore, cannot direct herself towards the Qiblah during the prayers except with great difficulty. Is it permissible for her to perform the prayer without directing.. More
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The congregational prayer for firemen and rescue workers
How can firefighters and rescue workers perform prayers during their work hours? .. More
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