Perfuming oneself with cologne and then praying

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]