Forgetting to say ((prayer is better than sleep)) during the adhaan of the Fajr prayer

Forgetting to say ((prayer is better than sleep)) during the adhaan of the Fajr prayer Question: What is the ruling if the mu.adhdhin forgets to say ((prayer is better than sleep))[during the adhaan of the Fajr prayer)? Response: The ruling regarding the one who forgot to say ((prayer is better than sleep)) during the adhaan of the Fajr prayer is that it is known to the people […]

A Woman correcting the recitation of the Imaam

A Woman correcting the recitation of the Imaam Question: If a woman prays behind the men and the imaam errs in his recitation of the Qur.aanand no-one corrects him, is the woman allowed to correct him if she knows? Response: If this occurs during (the recitation of Soorah) al-Faatihah, then it is obligatory upon her to correct him, because […]

When to make the Istikhaarah Supplication

When to make the Istikhaarah Supplication Question: Is the istikhaarah supplication to be made in the prostration (position during the istikhaarah prayer) or after completing the (istikhaarah) prayer? Response: The istikhaarah supplication is to be done upon completing the two units of (istikhaarah) prayer, as the Prophet (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) said: «…then let him […]

Joining the congregation whilst they are in Sujood

Joining the congregation whilst they are in Sujood Question: If a person (intending to perform the congregational prayer) finds the imaam in sujood, should he wait until he arises (from the sujood) or should he (immediately) join him (in sujood)? Response: It is preferable for him to join the imaam in whatever position he finds […]

Performing the Tahiyyatul-Masjid whilst the Adhaan is being called

Performing the Tahiyyatul-Masjid whilst the Adhaan is being called Question: What is the ruling regarding performing the Tahiyyatul-Masjid (a 2 rak’ah prayer upon entering the masjid) whilst the mu.adhdhin is calling the adhaan, keeping in mind that there is no time between the adhaan and the iqaamah to perform the Tahiyyatul-Masjid? Response: It is preferable […]

Repeating the istikhaarah prayer

Repeating the istikhaarah prayer Question: Is repetition of the istikhaarah prayer legislated? Response: Repetition of the istikhaarah prayer is legislated if the heart is not at ease with either of the two choices after the first prayer. Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefee Fataawa wa Rasaa.il Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefee – Page 410, Fatwa No.15   source: fatwaonline.com

Performing the prayer on behalf of the deceased

Performing the prayer on behalf of the deceased Question: My husband was martyred two years ago and prior to his martyrdom I used to perform the prayer for myself, however, after he was martyred I began to perform the prayer for myself and also on his behalf. And I (have continued upon) this state (way), […]

Perfuming oneself with cologne and then praying

Perfuming oneself with cologne and then praying Question: (What is the ruling) regarding perfuming (oneself) with cologne, and if a person perfumed his clothing with it, can he pray in that clothing? Response: If the percentage of alcohol in it (the cologne) is large, then it is better to refrain from perfuming with it, and […]