Question: My question is how do I pray the Salah that I have been missing? I know its a sin if one don’t pray his Salah on time and he have to ask for forgiveness but after that, how do I pray my Qadha Salah? I have missed my Salah for many years and it… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: In the Hanafi math’hab, are we allowed to pray witr in congregation outside of Ramaźhän? I think I read in Nur Al Idha that we should pray it alone, but I was curious as to why. JazakAllah Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Shaykh Burhän… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I am a bit confused regarding Sajda Al-Sahw (Prostration for a mistake in ritual prayer). I would be grateful if you could explain the correct way of observing it. Does Sajda Al-Sahw only apply to wājibāt (obligatory matters) missed during prayers or for other things also? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Does sleeping during a fast invalidate the fast (sawm)? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazak Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Sleeping while fasting does not islamicaly invalidate the ritual fast, as this does not entail any substance entering the internal mind or… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it a must for me to make up missed ṣalats (ritual prayer) and fasts? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allāh reward and bless you for your commitment towards the injunctions of the religion. Missed… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I came to know that the best time to make duʿāʾ is while in prostration (sujūd). I have also heard that talking in ṣalāh will nullify ṣalāh. Please advise if saying duʿāʾ in sujūd, during prayers nullifies the ritual prayer. Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question…. read more »
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: How can I concentrate better in Salat and not think about random things? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran / Thank you for your question. May Allah shower His mercy upon you for your interest in improving your prayer. Here are some recommendations that may facilitate better concentration in salat: Make sincere… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badat Question: It is sunnah (a prophetic practice) to pray two nafl (optional) rakʿāts (prayer units) when entering a Masjid but what if someone enters after ʿAṣr and before Maghrib. Do they still need to pray the two nafl? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate This is… read more »
Answered by Mufti Muhammed Bholat Question: I just wanted to know if I can set my alarm clock to get up for the Tahajjud prayer, or do I just have to wake up on my own? After Tahajjud prayer, do you have to sleep and then wake up for the Fajr prayer or you can… read more »
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is playing ‘roll up the rim’ at Tim Hortons permissible for Muslims? If so, is it permissible to use a winning ballot to claim a prize of a coffee, doughnut or any other prize? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. “Roll up the rim” is a… read more »