Regarding moving the finger or pointing with it without moving in tashahhud Question: Regarding moving the index finger (of the right hand) in the tashahhud position; Should it be moving or is it sufficient to just point without moving? Response: Both of them are from the Sunnah of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam), whilst […]

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 […]

Joining the congregation whilst they are in Sujood Question: If a person (intending to perform the congregational prayer) finds the imaam in sujood, should he wait until he arises (from the sujood) or should he (immediately) join him (in sujood)? Response: It is preferable for him to join the imaam in whatever position he finds […]

Performing the Tahiyyatul-Masjid whilst the Adhaan is being called Question: What is the ruling regarding performing the Tahiyyatul-Masjid (a 2 rak’ah prayer upon entering the masjid) whilst the mu.adhdhin is calling the adhaan, keeping in mind that there is no time between the adhaan and the iqaamah to perform the Tahiyyatul-Masjid? Response: It is preferable […]

Moving the index finger whilst supplicating during the sitting between the two prostrations Question: Noble Shaykh may Allaah forgive you (your sins). What is your opinion regarding the moving of the index finger whilst supplicating during the sitting (of rest) between the two prostrations in the prayer?

Repeating the istikhaarah prayer Question: Is repetition of the istikhaarah prayer legislated? Response: Repetition of the istikhaarah prayer is legislated if the heart is not at ease with either of the two choices after the first prayer. Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefee Fataawa wa Rasaa.il Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefee – Page 410, Fatwa No.15   source: fatwaonline.com

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), […]

Perfuming oneself with cologne and then praying Question: (What is the ruling) regarding perfuming (oneself) with cologne, and if a person perfumed his clothing with it, can he pray in that clothing? Response: If the percentage of alcohol in it (the cologne) is large, then it is better to refrain from perfuming with it, and […]

Following the recitation of the imaam from the mus.haf whilst praying behind him Question: Is the recitation (of the Qur.aan) from the mus.haf better than the recitation by heart? We anticipate you benefit us (with your response). Response: As from the point of view of reciting the Qur.aan in other than the salaah, then the […]

Completes the missed part of the Prayer before Imaam’s tasleem Question: Is it permissible for the latecomer to (join the congregational prayer and then in the final tashahhud) stand and complete what he has missed of the prayer before the imaam has actually completed the (congregational) prayer? Response: This is not permissible for him to […]