1. Where is ALLAH(SWT) ? and What aqeeda should a true muslim have as to where ALLAH (SWT) IS? 2. Is it true that a man has to spend 1000’s of years in hell for missing one farz salah? If Yes what is the approximate number of years he will be in hell? Will the punishment be reduced or forgiven if kaza for faraz namaz is performed?? 3. If I read alham with a surah by mistake in my third rakat magrib is my salah valid. If not what can I do to make it valid other than repeating?
1. Saadu-deen Taftazani has explained the aspect of ‘Where is Allah’ in the following words, ‘And he is not at any place’. (Sharh Aqaaid)
Imaam Maalik was asked about the Aayat in Surah Taaha, ‘Allah is above His Ársh’, he answered ‘Being above (Istawaa) is known but the reality is unknown and – questioning that – is innovation.’ Jaaluddin Suyyuti also comments on the Aayat saying, ‘Istawaa (being above) according to whatever is appropriate for Allah. (Jalaalayn vol. 2 p. 260).
However, the verse does not speak about the Zaat of Allah Taãla being on the Ársh but it is to indicate the establishment and control of the Kingdom of Allah by Himself.
2. Salaat is Fardh. To miss out Salaat is a major sin for which one must make up for the missed Salaat and also make Istighfaar (seek forgiveness). In general, the rule of committing sins is if Allah wishes to forgive the person, He will do so. If He wants to punish the person, He will do so as He wish. The punishment of Allah is very severe.
3. The Salaat will be valid.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai