What is the intended meaning of Fajr prayer, Dhuha prayer and Subh prayer and what is the difference between them? Is there a supplication in Fajr prayer like that of Witr prayer?.. More
What is the ruling on a group of worshippers who leave the congregational prayer inside the mosque to pray outside in the mosque's courtyard due to intense heat inside the mosque? Should one perform the prayer of Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid (salutation to the mosque) upon entering the mosque's courtyard? Or should one enter the mosque first, perform the prayer.. More
What is the meaning of the supplication that is to be said after the Athaan “'Allaahumma Rabba hathihid-Da‘wati-taammah, wassalaatil Qaa’imah…?”.. More
I went to the mosque to perform prayer and found some worshippers sitting inside the mosque waiting for the prayer so I greeted them saying, "Assalaamu ‘Alaikum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh". Some of them returned the greeting while one of them objected, claiming that such an act was impermissible. He told me that I should have performed the prayer.. More
Is it valid for an Imaam who is sitting down on a wheelchair or on the ground because of being a handicapped to lead people in prayer while they are standing behind him? If not, does this ruling also apply to a handicapped Imaam leading non-Arabic speakers?.. More
I do not pray regularly. I feel extremely upset when I abandon prayers. What should I do to adhere to performing prayers? Please note that there are many influences and distractions including media and satellite channels... More
Assalaamu Alaykum. This is a question from Europe: What are the conditions of the Masjid? Should it be a Waqf (endowment) for the Sake of Allaah The Almighty or it may be owned by a Muslim? May Allaah Bless you. Assalaamu Alaykum... More
Is it permissible to pray in a church? Is it permissible for a wage earning laborer to work therein; to decorate it or the like? Is the person who did this considered sinful? Please advise and provide evidence... More
After the Imaam offered Tasleem twice at the end of the prayer, he performed two prostrations of forgetfulness, then he offered Tasleem once only to the right side. Is what he did correct?.. More