Perfuming oneself with cologne and then praying

Question: What should I do if I read a Soorah within which there is a sajdah (prostration of recital) whilst praying [in congregation] behind the imaam? Response: Do not prostrate because following the imaam is obligatory [and therefore takes precedence]. The prostrations of recital are a Sunnah, and in the case of a person praying […]

The permissible distance when passing by someone who is praying Question: What is the (permissible) distance in front of the one praying that someone is allowed to pass by? Response: The distance at which it is allowed to pass by in front of the one performing his prayer, so long as he has a sutrah, is […]

The imaam being raised from his congregation during prayer Question: Is there any effect on the validity of the prayer whereby the imaam is praying (leading) the prayer from a raised platform to the congregation of followers? Share The Light