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  • Hair style for prayer

    Is it permissible to pray Salat whilst ones hair is tied up in a bun? I wear my hair in bun at the nape of my neck because my husband likes it that way, and also as it is practical, if I leave it down it shows beneath my knee length prayer scarf. However, I was told my prayer is invalid due to my hair style! I must add the bun is not hugely.. More

  • Method of praying

    What are the textual evidences to prove that Imaam should recite aloud in the first two Raka'h of Maghrib, Ishaa, and Fajr and remain silent in other prayers? .. More

  • Wearing a cap during prayer

    What is the ruling about wearing a cap (generally white with holes) during prayer? .. More

  • Passing in front of a praying person

    My question is regarding 'Umrah. I understand that it is not permitted to walk in front of someone who is praying Salah, and if someone was to walk in front of my Sutrah then I am to stop them from crossing my path. Due to the large crowds at Hajj and 'Umrah time, where passing in front of people praying is almost inevitable, should I still stop.. More

  • The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, raising his hands during the prayer

    Tell me some Hadeeth of Rafa' Al-Yadayn is this correct that Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, Wassala left Rafa' Al-Yadayn in his last days or last time. Is this true from Abdullaah Ibn Mas'ood or Anas bin Maalik Sahabas? In Saheeh Muslim that Prophet didn't Rafa' Al-Yadayn in later period of his life. .. More

  • Dhikr included in the Ruku'

    In the Rukoo, can I recite "Subhaana Rabbiyal 'Atheem" (3 times), as well as "Suboohun Qudoos Rabbul-Malaa'ikati War-Rooh" (once), if time permits? Please advise, with supporting Hadeeth, if possible. .. More

  • When to say Aameen

    Is it Sunnah to say "Aameen" after each and every Du'aa made by the Imaam, or just to say it once, at the end of all the Du'aas? Please advise, with supporting Hadeeth, if possible. .. More

  • Women carrying children while praying

    Could you please elaborate on the etiquettes of women praying with kids? What is the evidence for women carrying kids while praying? Is there any difference in this etiquette for Fard vs. Nafl Salat, or for Jama'a vs. solo Salat?.. More

  • Direction of the eye during the Tashahhud

    Where should we look at when we are reciting the Tashahhud (Attahyaat)? Please advise, with supporting Hadeeth, if possible. .. More

  • Stating intention before the prayers

    First of all I thank all of you work for Islaam say Allaah gives your dies and good reward. I am 13 years old. I want ask you these 2 questions. If I did not pray today Salaatul Asar and tomorrow I make Qadhah so, what word I say: DoI sayusually Fardh al-Salatul Qasr Qadhah? Or I say something else? 2) Tell me how I can say when 'Eed Fitr.. More

  • Qunut during Ramadan

    I heard that if you do not make Qunoot (du'a) either in the last rak'a of Taraweeh or in salat alwitr every night of Ramadan you are required to make sujood al-Shuoo, is that true?.. More

  • Praying on a rug with a picture of Masjid Al-Haraam

    I asked you several questions and received answers from you. Now I have another question about prayingRukoo' (Sajadah). On of our Muslim brothers read an Islaamic book recently and learnt it is prohibited to pray on a Sajadah which pattern on it is like Masjid Al-Haraam. After reading that brother suspicious of that and let me ask you about.. More

  • Prayed all day then realized he had a wet dream earlier

    One day I woke normally like any other day and performed my prayers as normal until the evening prayer, when I came to realize that I had wet dreams because I found a sign of it on my clothes. Should I then repeat the prayer for that whole day? .. More

  • Men praying with pants below the ankle

    While I was praying at a Masjid a brother stopped me and said that one must have clothes (pants/ Arabic dress, pajamas etc.) above the ankle. In-other words men should not cover their ankle while praying. As a result I fold my pants above the ankle and perform my Salat. Please comment. .. More

  • Praying while standing or sitting to save time

    I work as a security guard and some of the prayer times will be while I am at work and I can't pray them. Can I pray standing or sitting so I will not lose the time? Thanks.. More