QUESTION: Is it permissible for followers of the Hanafi Madhab to say ‘Aameen’ when the Qunoot-e-Naazilah is recited, or is it better to keep silent? ANSWER: If the Muqtadis (followers) have memorized the Qunoot-e-Naazilah, then both the Imaam and the Muqtadis may...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to perform Jumu'ah Salaah on a school premises during school hours, considering that generally access to the school is limited during school hours, and the general public are not allowed in school? ANSWER: If the school is located in such a...
QUESTION: Please advise what the amount for Fidyah is, when a person is terminally ill, with regards to missed Salaah. Who can it be given to? ANSWER: Firstly, the sick person should try and perform all his Salaah to the best of his ability. If he is unable to stand...
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: If an Imaam in Zuhr or Asr Salaah reads a Sajdah Ayah, must he make Sajdah-e-Tilaawat? ANSWER: Yes, he will have to make Sajdah-e-Tilaawat in the silent Salaah if a verse of Sajdah is recited. الجواب وبالله التوفيق: ہرفرض نماز میں آیت سجدہ تلاوت کر کے سجدہ...
Question:- In Fardh Salaah, as an Imaam, if I read an Aayah of Sajdah, can I immediately go into Ruku at the end of the Sajdah Aayah with the intention of Sajdah-e-Tilaawat? NB: I did this a few times without informing the congregation. Please can Mufti Saheb inform...
Question:- If a person is performing Salaah alone, will it be okay for him to recite Qiraat aloud? Answer:- We assume your question pertains to the Fardh Salaah. The Fardh Salaah should be performed in congregation in the Masjid as performing Salaah in Jamaat is...
Question:- Are females allowed to recite Qunoot-e-Naazilah in the Fajr prayer or can it only be recited in congregation? Answer:- The Qunoot should only be recited with the Imaam in the Fajr Salaah and not individually. وظاهر تقييدهم بالإمام أنه لا يقنت المنفرد (الدر...