Perfuming oneself with cologne and then praying

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 […]

Question: The Imaam led the Maghrib prayer and during the prayer he remembered he had not prayed the ‘Asr prayer, so what should he do? Response: This Imaam, who forgot the ‘Asr prayer and began the Maghrib prayer and thereafter remembered during the prayer he had not prayed [the] ‘Asr [prayer] should continue with the […]

Drawing lines on the Masjid floor / prayer carpet Question: What is the ruling regarding drawing lines on the floor or prayer carpet in the masjid in order to systematically incorporate the rows, keeping in mind that the direction of the qiblah is off-line a little? Response: There is no harm in this, and if […]