Following the recitation of the imaam from the mus.haf whilst praying behind him Question: Is the recitation (of the Qur.aan) from the mus.haf better than the recitation by heart? We anticipate you benefit us (with your response). Response: As from the point of view of reciting the Qur.aan in other than the salaah, then the […]
Completes the missed part of the Prayer before Imaam’s tasleem
Completes the missed part of the Prayer before Imaam’s tasleem Question: Is it permissible for the latecomer to (join the congregational prayer and then in the final tashahhud) stand and complete what he has missed of the prayer before the imaam has actually completed the (congregational) prayer? Response: This is not permissible for him to […]
Praying behind one who Smokes
Question: What is the ruling regarding praying behind one who smokes? Response: If you are able to find another imaam, then do not pray behind him (the smoker). And if you were unable to find other than the imaam who smokes, then you are required to pray behind him; Do not pray alone by yourself. […]
The Imaam remembered he had not prayed the ‘Asr prayer
Question: The Imaam led the Maghrib prayer and during the prayer he remembered he had not prayed the ‘Asr prayer, so what should he do? Response: This Imaam, who forgot the ‘Asr prayer and began the Maghrib prayer and thereafter remembered during the prayer he had not prayed [the] ‘Asr [prayer] should continue with the […]
Joining the congregation whilst they are in final Tashahhud
Question: A person [intending to perform the congregational prayer] finds the imaam in the final tashahhud, should he join the congregation or wait for another congregation [to gather for the prayer]? Provide us with a ruling and may Allaah reward you with good. Response: If a person [intending to perform the congregational prayer] enters and […]
Had not performed Maghrib prayer from day before
Whoever forgets [to perform] the maghrib prayer, and then remembers it when he is [just starting the prayer by] saying “Allaahu Akbar” for the maghrib prayer the following day, then he is required to [immediately] break his prayer, and then make up the missed [maghrib prayer from the day before] and then pray the current […]
Who is Allah?
Who is Allah? Allah the Almighty Himself answers this question in His saying, Allah – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with […]
Does God have limitations?
Where Did God Come From? Both the Bible and the Quran tell us God has always existed and there never was a time He did not exit. As such, He is the Eternal, without beginning and without end. He is the only creator and sustainer of all that exists and nothing and no one exists […]
The Prophet’s (saas) patience
The Prophet’s (saas) patience Throughout the period of his mission, the Prophet Muhammad (saas) experienced all manner of difficulty. Deniers and polytheists, from among his own people, insulted him most terribly, even calling him a magician or a madman. Others wanted to kill him and even schemed to do so. Despite all that, the […]
The Prophet (saas) warned against idolatry
The Prophet (saas) warned against idolatry One of the most important errors that the Prophet (saas) has warned against is associating partners with Allah (shirk). As can be seen from the verses of the Qur’an, the Prophet (saas) always told people that Allah is the only God, that nothing had any power apart from […]