Offensive speech during hajj.

Reciting two Soorahs in a single rak’ah Question: Is it permissible to combine (the reciting of) two Soorahs in a single rak’ah of an obligatory prayer? Response: There is no harm in combining (the reciting of) two Soorahs in a single rak’ah of an obligatory prayer. However, if doing so causes difficulty for the congregation behind him in an obligatory prayer, […]

Pointing without moving the index finger in the tashahhud Question: What is the ruling regarding moving the (index) finger (of the right hand) during thetashahhud? Should it be moving or is it sufficient to point without moving it? Response: Whilst it is better to move (the finger), both are from the Sunnah of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa […]

The imaam pausing after reciting Soorah al-Faatihah Question: Is it legislated for the imaam to pause after reciting (Soorah) al-Faatihah so those behind him are able to recite (Soorah) al-Faatihah or not? (Please) provide us with a fatwa, (and may Allaah) reward you. Response: That which is established from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) are two pauses: […]