QUESTION: If a woman reads slightly audibly in Salaah, will this invalidate her Salaah or not? ANSWER: It will not be permissible for a woman to recite audibly in any Salaah. [Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyyah Vol:2 Pg:191] ولا تجهر في موضع الجهر (حاشية الطحطاوي ص259)...
Nullifying Factors
Dog licking a person while performing Salaah
QUESTION: A person was performing Salaah outside and while in the Qa'dah position, a dog passed him and licked his forehead. Should he repeat his Salaah? ANSWER: The saliva of a dog is impure, hence if the dog licked one’s forehead, then one’s forehead will also...
Muqtadi making Salaam before the Imaam
QUESTION:- What is the ruling if a Muqtadi makes Salaam before the Imaam? ANSWER:- If the Muqtadi, after completing the Tashahhud, makes Salaam before the Imaam due to a need, for example, having a strong urge to visit the bathroom, then it will be permissible to...
Hair getting exposed during Salaah
Question:- 1. I’m very conscious of my hair showing in Salaah through my Burqa. I wear a scarf under the Burqa but despite this, sometimes a few strands show. I also keep passing my fingers during Salaah to ensure that it’s fully covered. I’ve recently learnt that to...
Performing Salaah before a Quraan Sharif
Question:- During the month of Ramadaan, I recite Quraan Sharif in the Masjid. I then stop my recitation and keep the Quraan Sharif in front of me on a desk. After I complete my Salaah, I continue with my recitation. Is this in order? Answer:- There is no problem in...
Huffaz making clicking sounds during Taraweeh
Question:- Whilst leading the Taraweeh Salaah, some Huffaz utter certain sounds when they get stuck. Do these sounds invalidate the Salaah? Answer:- Fundamentally, it is extremely important to exercise caution during Salaah and refrain from making any extraneous...
Performing Salaah with a pig skin wallet in one’s pocket
Question:- A person unknowingly prayed with a wallet made with the skin of pig. Is his Salaah valid ? Answer:- Every portion of the pig is Najis-ul-Ain hence, it is not permissible to perform Salaah whilst wearing pig skin or being in possession of pig skin. However,...
Putting up a banner with Duas in the front of the Masjid
Question:- I have seen a banner in a Masjid in Gauteng and thought that it would be beneficial for Musallis. I want to purchase them for our Masajid. A brother advised me that we are not allowed to place anything in front of the Musallees, as the Salaah will be...