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Salaah of a Traveler

Question: I am a university student living approximately 300 km away from my hometown. My dad bought me a property to stay in for the duration of my studies of 5 years. I visit my family occasionally on the weekends. Am I a traveler if the time between the two visits...

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Performing Salaah in a Multi-faith prayer room

Question:- There is a multi faith prayer room being opened at our workplace. Is it permissible for us to perform Salaah at such a venue? Answer:- You should refrain from performing Salaah in a Multi-faith prayer room, instead you should perform your Salaah in one...

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Performing Salaah in Niqaab

Question:- I'd like to enquire as to whether it is permissible to wear Niqaab whilst performing Salaah in the Haram or in public etc. Answer:- It is recorded in the Kitaabs of Fiqh that covering the nose and mouth in Salaah is Makrooh, hence covering the face in...

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Making Qadha of the Sunnat-e-Muakkadah Salaah

Question:- When making up Qadha Salaah, do we have to read both the Sunnat-e-Mu’akkadah and the Fardh or only the Fardh? Answer:- If one misses his Fajr Salaah and is making Qadha of the Salaah before Zawaal then he should perform the two Sunnat-e-Muakkadah and the...

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Imaam with two length haircuts

Question:- 1. Can an Imam lead the Salaah if his garment is below the ankles? 2. Can the Imam lead the Salaah if his hair is cut in 2 lengths, as is the fashion nowadays Answer:- It is Makrooh to perform Salaah behind an Imaam with a two-length haircut and who wears...

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Where should Muazzin stand for second Adhaan on Jumuah

Question:- Where should the Muazzin stand when giving the second Adhaan for Jumuah? Answer:- It is best that the Adhaan is called before the Khateeb (one delivering the Khutbah) in the Masjid. This has been the continuous practice for centuries. بين يديه أي بين...

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Females performing Salaah with short sleeves

Question:- Can women perform Salaah with short sleeves? The Burqah will be covering the arm. Answer:- If a lady performs Salaah wearing short sleeves, then her Salaah will be valid on proviso that the Burqah is of thick material and covers the hands. However, if the...

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Performing Esha Salaah in a Musallah during Ramadaan

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...

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