Find authentic Islamic Answers from over 69,000 questions. You can narrow down your search from Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools of law. This answer was collected from Seekersguidance.org. It’s an online learning platform overseen by Sheikh Faraz Rabbani. All courses are free. They also have in-person classes in Canada.
Answered by Shaykh Shuaib Ally Question: Assalam alaykum, When am I considered a traveller and when can I shorten my prayers? Answer: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, I pray that you are well. In brief, a person is considered a traveler and can shorten and combine their prayers when they: -Are not traveling for a purpose that is… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Shuaib Ally Question: Assalam alaykum, What is the male dress code according to the Shafi’i school? Answer: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, I pray that you are well. The minimum requirement for a male to cover in front of others is between the navel and the knees, non-inclusive. Uncovering that area in front of others,… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Shuaib Ally Question: Assalamu alaykum, Since my parents live in the same city as my new job, I am planning on living with them. But they live far from the mosque and I would be unable to make it to congregational prayers. Is making congregational prayer a reason to leave my parents’… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam aleykum, Is gelatin derived from pork permissible to consume? Some people are saying that gelatin derived from pork underwent the process of istihala (transformation). They use the example that dung is impermissible but used as a fertilizer. Out of that fertilizer we grow crops which are permissible to… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam aleykum, Should the Imam say “Amin” loudly after finishing the recitation of the Fatiha during the first two cycles of Maghreb, Isha and Fajr? Answer:Wa alaykum salam I pray you are well and enjoying Allah’s Countless Blessings. The Imam, after reciting Surah al-Fatihah aloud in the first and… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam aleykum, 1. Is it permissible to combine the intentions of catching up a Fajr prayer with a Duha prayer? 2. Can I add the intention of the prayer of repentance to the first two cycles of a Witr prayer? 3. Can I add the intention of the prayer… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Shuaib Ally Question: Assalam’aleykum, I was driving on the motorway when a bird suddenly appeared out of nowhere and hit the windscreen. I think he’s dead. I feel very sad. Do I need to make an expiation for this? Answer:Assalamu ‘alaykum, I pray that you are well. May Allah reward you for… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Shuaib Ally Question: As salam alaykum, I am planning on getting married this year and planning on getting the marriage contract (Nikah) done at the mosque. Is there any preferred time of the day for this? Answer:Assalamu ‘Alaykum, I pray that you are well. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Scholars mention that… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Shuaib Ally Question: As salam alaykum, I really want to fall pregnant to twins. There is medication to help increase eggs for a female to increase the chances of falling pregnant to twins. I want to find out if it is permissible to ask for such a thing from Allah. Is it… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Shuaib Ally Question: What is the ruling for praying in a moving vehicle such as a train or airplane? Answer: Assalamu ‘alaykum, I pray that you are well. Voluntary Prayers while Traveling While traveling, it is permissible to perform voluntary prayers while sitting in a moving vehicle. If it is possible to… read more »