I am married, and have three children. I adhere to the religion of Islaam in shaa.-Allaah.
Category: Prayer [صلاة]
Building a masjid in different shapes
Is it permissible to build a masjid in different shapes, such as six-sided? And what is the correct shape for a masjid [to be], [as] I am of the opinion that an oblong-shaped one is best.
Elderly grandmother has forgotten how to pray
I have a grandmother who is more than 140 years of age, and is [only] able to move a short distance.
When to make up all the missed obligatory prayers
He [was] ill and underwent surgery, and [during this time] he missed a number of obligatory prayers; so should he pray them all together once he is better, or should he pray each obligatory prayer at…
Praying behind an imaam who is an innovator
Is it correct that the one who does not pray the congregational prayer because the imaam is an innovator – is himself an innovator, bearing in mind the imaam’s bid’ah is not one of disbelief?
Praying having forgotten to perform wudhoo
I forgetfully prayed without [being in the state of] wudhoo, and after I finished [my prayer] I remembered; so am I required to repeat the prayer?
A traveller praying with local residents
A traveller arrived [in town] and found the [local] people praying [the] ‘asr [prayer]; they had [already] prayed two rak’ahs, [so] he joined them for the [final] two rak’ahs.
Praying the sunnah prayer whilst sitting down
I have noticed many [Muslims] from India praying the sunnah [units of prayer] whilst sitting down – despite their good health [and ability to do so standing].
The woman and the jumu’ah prayer
Also, she says: regarding the jumu’ah prayer for the woman, how many rak’ahs should she pray in her home?
Praying the night prayer
Before [praying] the Witr [prayer], he prays two rak’ahs and recites what he is able to of the Qur.aan; [so] is this considered [to be] the night prayer?