Q: What is the ruling of calling the Adhan and Iqamah in the ears of a newborn? A: It is recommended to recite the Adhan in the right ear...

Q: Which is the best row to stand in for men and women? A: The first row is the best and most rewarding for the men. The first row is the...

Q: Is it okay if the khatib sits while delivering the khutbah? A: It is recommended, not obligatory, to deliver the khutbah while...

Q: Is it okay to pray behind an Imam who prays while seated because he cannot stand? A: If the Imam cannot stand in an obligatory prayer...

Q: What is the ruling on wiping the face after qunut in witr? A: It is recommended to wipe the face with both hands after the qunut of...

Q: Is praying in congregation after tarawih prayer an innovation? A: What is known as salat al-ta'qib is not disliked. Ta'qib is prayer...

Q: If a Muslim is incarcerated and ends up in a small jail cell that has a bunk bed right next to a toilet and sink, and is locked down...

Q: Can I delay Asr pray beyond its chosen time / waqt al-mukhtar for the sake of praying in a congregation? A: It is not permissible for...

Q: I know I missed a prayer one day but I cannot remember which prayer it was. What should I do? A: If someone knows they missed a prayer...

Q: What is the ruling on covering the mouth and nose in prayer? A: It is disliked (makrūh) to cover the face entirely or to cover the...

Q: Can I stay home if I am sick or afraid I may get sick by attending prayer in the masjid? A: The ill are excused from attending the...

Q: I am temporarily living in a city, renting an apartment, with my wife and kid, far from my permanent home. I plan to stay here for a...

Q: What should be done if the required number of attendees cannot be met for Jumu'ah? A: If the Imam believes that a specific number of...

Q: When does the restricted takbir (al-Takbir al-Muqayyad) begin? A: The restricted takbir is that which is associated with al-Adha and...

Q: When is it recommended to eat on Eid day? A: On Eid al-Fitr it is recommended to eat an odd number of dates before going out to...

Q: Are there any recommended acts of righteousness that I should be doing during Dhul-Hijjah? A: Because these are the most virtuous...

Q: Is it recommended to make tabkir during the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah? A: The unrestricted takbir (al-Takbir al-Mutlaq) begins at the...

Q: Is it permissible for the Imām to make qunūt in obligatory prayers due to a calamity? A: Making qunūt in prayers other than witr is...

Q: Is my prayer invalid if I forget or ignorantly make a mistake with an obligation of the prayer? A: The obligations of prayer include...

Q: Who is obliged to attend the Jumu'ah/Friday prayer service? A: Jumuʿah is obligatory upon the following: free resident Muslim males of...