Offensive speech during hajj.

When to stand for the prayer during the iqaamah Question: Is there any mention in the Sunnah of the moment (when one should) stand for the prayer when the iqaamah is called? Response: There is no mention in the Sunnah as to the moment (when one should) stand, other than the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said: ((Do not stand (up […]

Cutting short and dismissing the voluntary prayer upon the start of the obligatory prayer Question: I notice some people praying a voluntary prayer, and when the mu.adhdhin announces the start of the prayer, they cut short and dismiss their (voluntary) prayer even though they have already performed one rak’ah but not completed the second rak’ah. So is this permissible or […]

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 […]