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Q. If a person enters the Masjid and the Salaah has started, should he join the rows of Salaah from the right or the left? A. It is Sunnah for the Imaam to stand in the center of the rows in Salaah. Hence, the rows in Salaah should be equally aligned on either side of… read more »
Q. AS SALAAMU ALAIKUM Mufti Saib When performing Wajib or Nafil Tawaaf after completing the seventh circuit do I need to make the eight ISTILAM or just 7 ISLILAM JAZAKULLAH A. It is Sunnah to commence and complete the Tawaaf with Istilaam. Hence, after completing the seventh circuit of Tawaaf, one will make Istilaam for… read more »
Q. My first question is that I have not said Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah on both sides at the end of salaah. I had just finished my salaah by saying one salaam at one side and sometimes I also say on one side Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah and on the other side just Assalamu Alaikum so do… read more »
Q. I wanted to know if it is permissible to make Salaams with the words “Slms” or “Salaams”? A. It is permissible to make Salaam with the words “Salaam” or “Slms”. However, in doing so, one will be deprived of the reward of acting on the Sunnah of Salaam. (Fataawa Raheemiyyah) Therefore, an endeavor should… read more »
Q. Does a man have to wear a hat to perform Salaat? A. It was the constant practice of Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam to peform Salaah with a Head gear (Topee). Hence, it is Sunnah for males to wear a head gear (Topee) whilst performing Salaah. Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Source
Q. In South Africa, gatherings of a 100 people or more are prohibited as of 15 March 2020 until further notice. How should Jumuah be performed in this situation? A. In light of the Covid-19 epidemic in South Africa, Jumuah should be performed in groups not exceeding 100 people. Jumuah may be performed in classrooms,… read more »
Q. Salam There is a question. Is Walima allowed before Rukhsati as per shariat? A. Consummation of a Nikah is not a pre-condition for the validity of a Walima. If a Nikah is not consummated and a Walima took place, the Walima will be valid. However, it is Sunnah to consummate a Nikah before a… read more »
Q. After the fard of Esha, I made an intention to perform 3 rakaats witr salaah. In the second rakaat, I realised that I should have made intetion for 2 rakaats sunnat muakkida salaah. I changed my intention for 2 rakaats sunnat salaah and completed the salaah. Is my 2 rakaats sunnat salaah valid ?… read more »
Q. Can I do a Nafl Tawaaf after the Tawaaf of Umrah and before the Saee of Umrah? It is difficult to find place at times, in the Mataaf for a Nafl Tawaaf with the construction/work in and around the Mataaf area. A. It is Sunnah to follow-up the Tawwaf of Umrah with the Saee’… read more »
Q. I will not be able to sit for Sunnah I’tikaf from the 20th night of Ramadaan. Can I start my Sunnah I’tikaf from the 21st night of Ramadaan? A. The time to observe the last ten nights of Sunnah I’tikaaf commences from the 20th night of Ramadaan i.e. from Maghrib time and terminates on… read more »