Q: I am a hanafi. Can I read Salaah at an Ahle hadith mosque. A: You cannot read salaah in their mosque because they do not observe the mas-aail (Fiqhi rulings) according to one Imam. Hence they might mix up the different mazh-habs and salaah might not be valid. And Allah Ta’ala knows best Mufti …
Q: I get very hesitant to travel as I miss out on my salaah or make qazaa. Please help me by letting me know how many rakaats per salaat are required when travelling and from how many kilometers away from home does this apply, and more importantly how to determine qiblah at a hotel or …
Q: I have a friend who was Google-ing facts on Islam. He came across a website which says that Hadith is wrong and the way that Muslims around the world are making salaah is wrong. This website states that the Quran only talks of morning, day and evening salaah and doesn’t mention anything of asr …
Q: Is there anyone that you can refer me to, someone that can perform istikharah on my behalf? I have tried reading and performing but am not sure. A: The purpose of Istikhaarah is to ‘consult’ with Allah Ta’aala, and through the blessing of this act, gain Barakah in the future endeavour. Istikhaarah should be …
Q: If you had entered the jammat (congregation) late in the 2nd rakaat of eid Salaah, how should you continue? A. Join and follow the Imam. When standing up to fulfil the missed Rakaat after the completion of the Salaah by the Imam, first recite Surah Faatihah and Surah, thereafter the extra Takbeers and then …
Q: Can the Imaam sit on a chair and lead taraweeh prayers? A: Yes the Imam may sit and lead the salaah of a congregation that is standing behind him. However, the condition for this is that the sitting Imam must be able to perform a full sajda. If his sujood is done via movements …
Q: Can the Imaam sit on a chair and lead taraweeh prayers? A: Yes the Imam may sit and lead the salaah of a congregation that is standing behind him. However, the condition for this is that the sitting Imam must be able to perform a full sajda. If his sujood is done via movements …
Q: I’ve been extremely neglectful regarding my Salaah and wish to rectify the situation. I work 5-7 days a week on a 12 hour night shift which causes me to miss out my five daily Salaah as I sleep during the day till 4:30 pm. How should I rectify this situation? A. It is pleasing …
Q: How long can you pray maghrib for from its beginning time? A: It will differ according to season. Find out from your local Ulama in your country. Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: I have recently converted to orthodox Islam from Salafism, and began following the Hanafi Math-hab. I wanted to know whether the prayers that I was performing as a Salafi are invalid and need to be repeated because of the dodgy fiqh that was being followed? When I bled, I followed the opinion that bleeding …
