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Q. How should one give Azaan in the ears of a new born baby? A. When a child is born, the Azaan and Iqaamah should be called out in the ears of a child. The Azaan should be called out in the right ear of the child and the Iqaamah should be called out in… read more »
Q. How does one join the Imaam when the Imaam is in Ruku? A. If one finds the Imaam in the bowing (Ruku) posture of Salaah, then one should recite the first Takbeer (Allahu Akbar) to enter the Salaah in the standing (Qiyaam) posture whilst raising one’s hands towards one’s ears, and then fold the… read more »
Q. Is a woman’s grandfather’s and grandmother’s brother’s Mahrams? Can they shake hands for longer periods of time? A. A woman’s grandfather’s and grandmother’s brothers are considered Mahrams (non-strangers) to each other. It is permissible for them to shake/hold hands (Musaafahah) with each other whenever they meet provided that there is no fear of temptation… read more »
Q. A train knocked a Muslim man and all his body parts, head, hands, legs etc. were found in pieces. Is there Ghusal and Janaazah for such a person? A. Ghusal and Janaazah Salaah will be performed for a Muslim who’s body had been disintegrated upon impact if all his body parts are found. In… read more »
Q. If a woman performs Salaah with a few strands of her hair open, is her Salaah valid? A. In order for a women’s Salaah to be valid, it is a prerequisite that her Awra is covered for the duration of the Salaah. The Awrah of a woman includes her entire body excluding her hands,… read more »
Q. Is one allowed to drop ones hands to ones side when the Imam finishes a Surah, before he can say Allahu Akbar for the Ruku? A. It is incorrect to drop the hands to the side before the Takbeer (Allahu Akbar). The hands should remain tied until the Takbeer for Ruku is made. Dropping… read more »
Q. Sometimes, it becomes unbearable for me to make Wudhu using water. At those times, if I make Wudhu using water, my skin becomes extremely dry and it bleeds. My doctor advised me that if I use water in Wudhu, my condition will become even more worse. What do I do in the case of… read more »
I’tikaaf during lockdown The performance of I’tikaaf is observed in the Masjid during the last 10 days of Ramadaan. However, this year, due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 lockdown, the performance of I’tikaaf in the Masjid may not be legally possible. Therefore, the performance of Salaah and other acts of worship should continue at… read more »
Q. With the current Corona virus outbreak, authorities have advised limited physical contact with each other. What would be advised in terms of greeting our fellow Muslim brothers? A. In normal circumstances, it is recommended (Mustahab) for one to shake/join hands (Musaafaha) when one Muslim meets another Muslim. However, in the current circumstances, one would… read more »
Q. Salaams Please advise what the ruling is regarding loud dua by the imam after ever Farz salaah. Is it permissible and should we say aameen? Is the dua for the full congregation or the imam or for oneself. If it is not a sunnah or not permissible, what should we as the musallees do?… read more »