During the last Rak‘ah of my prayer, I was distracted and was not sure how many prostrations I had performed, so I performed the due prostration of forgetfulness. As I was raising my head from the ground, I felt as if I had accidentally passed gas. Is my prayer valid?
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I was offering the first Rak ‘ah of the Friday prayer and, while the Imaam was reciting Al-Faatihah, there was a boy standing next to me. Much to my surprise, the boy fell on his face unconscious. The weather was very hot so I found myself obliged to make Tasleem and stop my prayer. I carried the boy out of the mosque and tried to get him to recover.. More
I came to the Masjid in order to perform the ‘Ishaa’ (i.e. night) prayer. When the Iqaamah (i.e. second call for prayer) was made, I entered the prayer with the intention of praying the three Rak‘ahs of the Maghrib prayer. However, after having joined the prayer, I realized my mistake but continued to follow the Imaam. When we stood up for the.. More
Is a prayer valid when one performs it while wearing a garment bearing an advertisement for an alcoholic drink (i.e. only the name with no pictures)? Thanks.
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What is the Sharee‘ah ruling when one is doubtful whether or not he recited Al-Faatihah in prayer? I feel that I indeed recited it but am doubtful. It is not a case of following devilish whispers as I do not have this problem and all praise is due to Allaah. Would you please answer in detail for me and others who may have this problem as soon as possible?.. More
I was performing the Subh (i.e. morning) prayer and, after completing the second Sajdah (i.e. prostration) of the first Rak‘ah (i.e. unit of prayer), I was doubtful whether it was the first or second Rak‘ah. Finally, I regarded it as the second Rak‘ah and then ended the prayer with Tasleem (saying As-Salamu ‘alaykum Wa Rahmatullaah). After sunrise,.. More
Is it permissible to make Tasleem only once at the end of the prayer by saying "As-Salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullaah" only once? May Allaah Reward you.
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Regarding the Taraaweeh prayer (of Ramadhaan nights), do we say the Opening Du‘aa’ (supplication) after each Takbeerah (opening "Allaahu Akbar") or just one time in the first two Rak‘ahs? May Allaah reward you.
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Is extending hair through highlights unlawful in Islam? Is prayer considered valid in such a case? Does the same ruling apply to hair coloring?
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Is it permissible to perform the Taraweeh prayers with the combined intention of making up for missed obligatory prayers and the Taraweeh? Is it permissible to combine the intentions for performing the Tahajjud prayers, Qiyaam and Sunan Rawaatib? .. More