Salaah

Mistake in one’s Niyyah

QUESTION: Please advise: I’ve heard that on making Qadha Salaah, we have to specify which Salaah we are making Qadha of in our intention. So, I say, for example, "Oh Allah, I’m reading 4 rakaats Fardh Qadha of 1 January 2024." I accidentally said 2023 in my intention...

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Imaamat of a Faasiq youngster

QUESTION: The Imaam of our Masjid allows his son to perform Imaamat during his turn. His son is becoming Hafiz. We did not see his son in the Masjid for two weeks prior to him coming to perform Imaamat on his father's part, who is on leave and gone abroad The Imaam...

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Salaah in front of a reflective surface

QUESTION: Can you read Salaah in front of a reflective surface? ANSWER: If the reflective surface distracts you in Salaah, then one should avoid performing Salaah before it. If it does not interfere with your concentration in Salaah, then there is no problem. (وَلَا...

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Jumuah on a farm holding

QUESTION: A Masjid has been established on a small holding/farm area. There is a school and a few convenient stores/general dealers nearby (less than 1km). There are a few Muslim families living in the area, however for Jumuah, more than 40 Baaligh males attend. The...

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Missing the Khutbah on the day of Jumuah

Question:- I see people walking into the Musjid on the day of Jumuah after the talk whilst the Khutba is on the verge of ending. They quickly make Wudhu, come into the Masjid and join the Salaah. This is now becoming the norm. I therefore think that the Maulana...

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