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 […]

Praying two rak’ahs of the istikhaarah prayer for two separate issues Question: Is it correct to pray the two rak’ahs for the istikhaarah (prayer) for two separate issues? Response: You should pray two rak’ahs for the istikhaarah (prayer) for something specific, then you should pray (another two rak’ahs for) the istikhaarah (prayer) for another matter; This, also being in addition to the (istikhaarah) supplication, […]

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), […]