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 HanbaliDisciples.com. The questions have been answered by Imam John Starling.
Q: When does the restricted takbir (al-Takbir al-Muqayyad) begin? A: The restricted takbir is that which is associated with al-Adha and said after every obligatory prayer performed in congregation. The takir is made by saying “Allahu akbar Allahu akbar la illaha illallah, wallahu akbar Allahu akbar wa lillahil hamd”. It begins, for the non-muhrim, at… read more »
Q: As a man, how much of my body must I cover in prayer? A: From the conditions of prayer is covering the ‘awrah. Grown men and boys ages 10 and older must cover what is between, and not including, the navel and the knees. A child from 7-10 years must cover their private parts…. read more »
Q: What are the exact conditions to combine and shorten your prayers when traveling? (Distance, days until you’re not a traveler anymore, etc.) A: It is recommended to shorten a four-rakʿah prayer for anyone who intends permissible travel (including tourism and sightseeing) to a specific destination which reaches 16 farsakhs (i.e. two days underway by… read more »
Q: How do I make the proper intention for prayer? A: The intention (niyah) is a condition of prayer without which prayer is invalid. Because it’s location is the heart, it is not voided due to any circumstance.It consists of the determination to perform a specific prayer be it obligatory or voluntary. If it is… read more »
Q: Do I have to pray before I sit in the Masjid? A: The 2-rakah prayer to “greet the masjid” before sitting is sunnah based on the following conditions: 1. That the one who enters is in a state of ritual purity from the 2 hadaths (minor and major). 2. It is not a prohibited… read more »
Is there a provision for women to lead prayers or perform munajat under the leadership of a woman? Answer: Ref. No. 1242/42-567 In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful The answer to your question is follows: A woman cannot become an imam for men in prayer whether it is an obligatory… read more »
Message: Asalaam u Alaikum, I need some clarity on the importance of the following points as these are not taking place at my masjid, and advice on what I can do to better the situation. (1) The women’s washroom and wudu station is always locked no matter the time of day you attend for prayers. (2)… read more »
Answered by: Alimah Nasima Umm Hamza Question I’ve seen people get up and move spots for each prayer (eg sunnah in one spot, then move a few feet for fard). Why? بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allah, the… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Is the practice of raising one’s hands before and after Rukū’ (bowing) in [ritual] prayer abrogated? Answer: The debate over whether one should raise his or her hands before and after performing rukū’ is one that has been going on for centuries. While certain Companions of the Prophet صلى… read more »
Q: If an Imam is leading an obligatory prayer in the Masjid and an earthquake strikes severely, under the Shariah, should he not suspend that salah and ensure for human safety and not show heroism? Taking the cue from the ruling on rains and harsh cold weather and the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)’s command to… read more »