QUESTION: I had spinal surgery almost 8 years ago and I was diagnosed with endometriosis two years ago. Both these conditions cause back pain, often leaving me feeling weak. For years after my spinal surgery, I was reading Salaah while seated on a chair. I would stand...
QUESTION: In Ruku or Sujood, if my clothes shift such that my undergarment can be seen but no skin is exposed, is my Awrah still considered covered and the Salaah valid? ANSWER: Fuqaha state that if the Awrah (the area from below the navel to below the knees) is...
QUESTION: I would like clarification regarding the ruling of women entering Masjid al-Aqsa while in a state of Haidh. It is understood that Masjid al-Aqsa refers to the entire compound (al-Haram al-Sharif) and not only specific buildings such as the Qibli Masjid or...
QUESTION: Please explain, in detail, the posture of Jalsah and Qa'adah for females? ANSWER: Jalsah Posture: She should sit on her left buttock while keeping both her feet out on the right side. She should join her thighs together. Also, she should keep both her hands...
QUESTION: Can there be multiple Taraweeh Jamaats in the same Masjid? For example, one Jamaat in the front, one at the back and on the two sides? ANSWER: To perform multiple Taraweeh is Makrooh (disliked). Alternate arrangements should be made to perform the Taraweeh...
QUESTION: Many hotels in Makkah Sharif have a place where both males and females can read their Salaah in separate rooms. These hotels however, follow the Imaam of the Haram leading the Fardh of the 5 daily Salaah. Is Salaah performed in this manner valid? ANSWER:...
QUESTION: Please elaborate on the correct sequence of Sajdah for a female? ANSWER: A woman should first place her knees on the ground, then her palms, then her nose and lastly, her forehead. Re: Salaah of Women in The Light of The Sunnah Pg. 95 )و يسجد واضعا ركبتيه( (...
QUESTION: The majority of the four Madhaa'ib rule in favour of combining Salaah while travelling, with the exception of the Hanafi Madhab. Considering that all four Madhaa'ib are on Haqq, why can't I join my Zuhr and Asr Salaah while travelling? I came across a Hadith...