John Starling1 minWiping the Face After QunutQ: 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...
John Starling1 minCongregational Prayer After TarawihQ: 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...
John Starling2 minPrayer while Locked in an Impure LocationQ: 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...
John Starling1 minDelaying Prayer Beyond its TimeQ: 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...
John Starling1 minWhich Prayer Did I Miss?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...
John Starling1 minCovering the Mouth and Nose in PrayerQ: 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...
John Starling1 minStaying Home Due to SicknessQ: 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...
John Starling1 minJumu'ah Prayer for Temporary ResidentsQ: 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...
John Starling1 minToo Few Friday CongregantsQ: 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...
John Starling1 minWhen Does the Restricted Takbir BeginQ: When does the restricted takbir (al-Takbir al-Muqayyad) begin? A: The restricted takbir is that which is associated with al-Adha and...
John Starling1 minWhen Should I Eat on Eid?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...
John Starling1 minRecommended Acts During Dhul-HijjahQ: Are there any recommended acts of righteousness that I should be doing during Dhul-Hijjah? A: Because these are the most virtuous...
John Starling1 minMaking Takbir in the 10 of Dhul-HijjahQ: Is it recommended to make tabkir during the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah? A: The unrestricted takbir (al-Takbir al-Mutlaq) begins at the...
John Starling1 minMaking Qunūt Due to a CalamityQ: 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...
John Starling1 minI Made a Mistake with an Obligation.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...
John Starling1 minWho is Obliged to Attend Jumu'ah?Q: Who is obliged to attend the Jumu'ah/Friday prayer service? A: Jumuʿah is obligatory upon the following: free resident Muslim males of...
John Starling1 minExcused from Congregational PrayerQ: If I am sick or worried that I may get sick, do I still need to attend prayer in the masjid. A: The following cases excuse those...
John Starling1 minJoin the Congregation or Make up Prayer?Q: If I just missed a prayer and have to choose between making it up or joining the congregation for the current prayer, what should I...
John Starling1 minDelaying Prayer to Learn al-FatihaQ: If I don’t know al-Fatiha, what should I do? A: It is obligatory to delay the prayer (without being late) in order to learn...
John Starling1 minWomen Leading Men in PrayerQ: Is it permissible for a woman to lead another man or other men in prayer? A: The authoritative ruling of the school is that it is not...