QUESTION: Considering the following type of prayer mats, if Najaasat is at the bottom (facing the floor) and the top side is pure (in the sense that the smell & visibility of the Najaasat can not be discerned), will Salaah be valid on it? 1) On a cloth mat 2) On a...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to use government's money as a gift, whether directly from government or through any of the politicians/cooperatives of the town, for building a Masjid/using it for Masjid purposes? ANSWER: It will be permissible to accept funds from the...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to hold in wind during Salaah, or do you have to break your Salaah if you need to pass wind? ANSWER: If during Salaah, there is a strong urge to pass wind, then one should break his Salaah if he does not fear that the time of Salaah will...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to read one Nafl salaah with more than one intention? For example, to read with the intention of Salaatul Istighfaar and Salaatul Haajat? ANSWER: The Fuqaha have stated that it will be permissible to perform a Nafl Salaah with multiple...
QUESTION: If a woman's ankles accidentally become exposed during Salaah, will her Salaah be invalidated? ANSWER: A female should ensure that her ankles are covered while performing Salaah. However, if her ankles are exposed in Salaah, it will not invalidate her...
QUESTION: What is the ruling in keeping a cat in the Masjid building, and it living there? ANSWER: We did not find any prohibition that prevents us from keeping a cat on the Masjid property. However, one should remember that if the cat enters the Masjid area and...
QUESTION: Please advise if it is sinful for a female to be present at the Nikaah in the Masjid? ANSWER: It is Mustahab to have the Nikah performed in the Masjid. When females are not permitted to attend the congregational Salaah and Jumuah (which is obligatory), due...
QUESTION: If there are several Masaajid in an area, which Masjid will be the best to perform Salaah in? The oldest Masjid, or the Masjid with the most Musallis? ANSWER: It is better to perform Salaah in the oldest Masjid, but if a new Masjid is built closer to one’s...