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Prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ on Friday
Q: Is there a special emphasis on sending ṣalawāt (blessings) upon the Prophet ﷺ on Fridays? A: Yes, sending abundant ṣalawāt...

John Starling
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How To Treat Modern Bathrooms
Q: How should we treat today’s bathrooms that combine a toilet and a shower? Do they follow the rulings of the toilet (khalāʾ) or the...

John Starling
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Using Zamzam for Wudu
Q: Is it permissible to use Zamzam water for purification purposes? What if the Zamzam water was placed in the masjid specifically for...

John Starling
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Ṣalāt al-Ḥājah—the Prayer of Need
Q: Is there a specific prayer I can perform when I have a need or concern, whether with Allah or with another person? A: Yes. In the...

John Starling
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al-Takbir al-Mutlaq
Q: When do we begin making takbir for Eid al-Fitr and do we make it after the prayers in congregation? A: It is recommended to perform...

John Starling
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What to Say After Witr
Q: Is it a recommended to say, Subḥān al-Malik al-Quddūs after witr prayer? A: Yes. When you conclude the Witr prayer it is recommended...

John Starling
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How to Hold Your Hands in Qunut
Q: How should I hold my hands in qunut during witr prayer? A: You should raise your hands to your chest and hold them open with your...

John Starling
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Supplication During Recitation in Prayer
Q: Is it permissible to ask for mercy, seek refuge, or glorify Allah when encountering relevant verses during recitation in prayer, and...

John Starling
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Different Ways to Pray Witr
Q: What are the different ways of praying witr based on the number of rak’ahs being prayed? A: The minimum number of rak‘ahs for Witr is...

John Starling
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Best Time for Witr
Q: When is the best time to prayer witr prayer? A: In general, the time for Witr prayer begins after the ‘Isha prayer, not valid before...

John Starling
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Best Practices to Begin and End Tarawih - Dua al-Khatam
Q: Are there any best practices you would recommend when beginning tarawih prayer on the first night and concluding it on the last? A: It...

John Starling
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Praying Tarawih Early or Delayed
Q: Is it better to pray tarawih early in the night or delay it to the end of the night? A: The preferred time for tarawih is early in the...

John Starling
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Tarawih at Home or in the Masjid
Q: Where is the best place to pray tarawih? At home or in the masjid? A: It is more virtuous to perform tarawih in the masjid rather than...

John Starling
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Completing a Khatmah in Tarawih
Q: Should the Imam aim to conclude an entire recitation of the Quran during tarawih? Can he do more or less? A: It is recommended that...

John Starling
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Intention for Tarawih
Q: What should my intention be for Tarawih prayer? A: Tarawih prayer is from the intention-specific-prayers such a witr. In each set of...

John Starling
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Witr with the Imam or at Home
A: Should I pray witr with the Imam after tarawih or wait until I get home? Q: After completing Tarawih, it is recommended to pray Witr...

John Starling
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The Ruling of Tarawīh
Q: What is the ruling of Tarawīh prayer? A: Tarawīh (night prayers in Ramadan) is a confirmed Sunnah (sunnah mu’akkadah), established by...

John Starling
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The Obligation of Congregational Prayer
Q: What is the ruling of congregational prayer? A: Performing the five-daily prayers in congregation is an individual obligation (Fard...

John Starling
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Adhan and Iqamah in Newborn’s Ear
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...

John Starling
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The Best Row in Prayer
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...

John Starling
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