QUESTION: There are some Masaajid (in Lenasia) that are a few degrees off Qiblah. Is it permissible to perform Salaah at these Masaajid? ANSWER: At the outset, it should be borne in mind that when a person is performing Salaah before the Ka’aba Sharif (in the Haram of...
QUESTION: Can the Imaam delay the congregational for up to 5-10 minutes to maintain silence in the Masjid? Are there any proofs to validate this practice? Is it necessary, or should it be avoided? Is it praiseworthy, or can it be regarded as an innovation? ANSWER: We...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to recite the Quraan Sharif in the Masjid with one's feet facing towards the Qibla? ANSWER: Some Ulama have stated that it is Makrooh to face the feet in the direction of the Qiblah, hence one should refrain from doing so without a valid...
Question:- I will be leading the Taraweeh Salaah at a Jamaat khana. Throughout the year all 5 salaah are performed at the Jamaat Khana with the exception of Jumuah. The crowd is large as there are many flats nearby even larger than the Masjid. My question is should I...
QUESTION: What is the ruling of performing Nafl i'tikaaf in a Musalla in which five times Salaah takes place? It's not a Shari'ee Masjid, but the only place which the people have in the locality to perform Salaah in. ANSWER: I’tikaaf for men is only valid in a...
QUESTION: How is a place declared a Masjid? Does it require an independent entrance? Are there any other requirements? ANSWER: The Fuqaha have mentioned that a building does not officially become a Masjid by merely building it. It is officially recognized as a Masjid...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to have a picture of Masjid-ul-Haram displayed in a Masjid? ANSWER: Generally, pictures and frames are put up on the front wall of the Masjid (in the direction of the Qiblah), so that it is visible to all the Musallis. We advise abstention...
QUESTION: I am a caretaker of a Masjid. Mussallees leave behind/forget the following items: Watches Rings Jackets/Jerseys Shoes/Sandles Topis Socks We place a notice on the Masjid board, but these items are not claimed for many months. What should we do with these...