Q: Is it permissible to travel with the intention of visiting graves, including the graves of Prophets or righteous people (awliyāʾ)? How is this understood in light of the ḥadīth “Do not saddle mounts except to three mosques”? A: According to the authoritative works of the Hanbali school, traveling with the intention of visiting graves, whether the grave of a Prophet or the grave of a righteous person (walī), is considered permissible travel (safar mubāḥ). Such travel is nei

Q: What is the ruling on tawassul (seeking a means) in duʿāʾ? A: Tawassul in duʿāʾ through a righteous person is permissible, and some scholars of the Hanbali school held that it is recommended. Imām Aḥmad stated in his Manāsik, which he wrote to al-Marrūdhī, that he himself performs tawassul through the Prophet ﷺ in his supplications. Accordingly, when one calls upon Allah ﷻ, it is valid to say: “O Allah, I ask You by Your Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ,” intending thereby to seek Allah

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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