Prayer Times
1,346 questions
Is it permissible to repeat the Fajr prayer at home due to doubt about its having been established in the mosque before its prescribed time?
Is the prayer of the Hanafis valid if one doubts the number of rak'ahs or which rak'ah one is in, and builds upon their predominant conjecture, or at least if they do not have a predominant conjecture, then performs the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw) after the tasleem?
How can I make prayer the apple of my eye, as it was for the Messenger of Allah, may Allah's prayers and peace be upon him?
What is the ruling on spitting to the left after always beginning the prayer (Istiftah), and does this invalidate previous prayers, given the presence of scrupulosity (waswasa)?
Is the fixed calculation for Fajr prayer, meaning two hours before sunrise and derived using a twilight angle of 18 degrees, Islamically permissible, and which calendar should be followed, and how should the discrepancy in past times be dealt with?
How can a mother be convinced to correct her prayer, given that she does not complete the obligatory glorifications? Is the prayer of one who prays like this invalid and must it be repeated? And must the father repeat his prayers if he separates the verses of Al-Fatiha by raising for bowing?
Is it permissible to combine prayers due to circumstances that prevent ritual purity and prayer on time, such as being in transportation or the inability to pray in the street? And does this apply to my sister combining the Dhuhr and Asr prayers with an early combination due to an exam?
Why did my affairs become easier after committing a sin and distancing myself from God, while they did not become easier despite prayer and worship in times of hardship? What is the wisdom behind this, and is this a sign of God's wrath?
Is it obligatory to seek permission from parents before entering their room, or is knocking on the door sufficient, especially when there is a need to wake one of them for Fajr prayer?
Is it permissible for a traveler to combine the Asr prayer with the Dhuhr prayer if his prayer begins before his journey, knowing the distance of travel and the arrival times? And if permissible, should Dhuhr be prayed four rak'ahs and Asr two rak'ahs?
Is it permissible to consistently perform the Ṣalāt al-Ḥājah (Prayer of Need) before sunset every Friday, specifically at this time, and not concerning the permissibility of the prayer itself or performing it during a prohibited time?
How do I reconcile what I incline towards after seeking guidance (Istikharah) with what my family deems better for me, especially given the unclear outcome of the Istikharah? And do sins have a bearing on the lack of clarity in Istikharah? What is the specific supplication for the Istikharah prayer when choosing between science and mathematics specializations? When should I pray it, what should I do afterwards, and how do I know its result, especially since the essence of Istikharah prayer is striving, not inclinations or dreams?
ما هي أسماء المساجد في العالم؟
Is what the questioner did—cleansing with tissues by wiping the penis, then folding the tissue and wiping with the clean side, and repeating this several times—excusable, given his ignorance of the ruling regarding urine exceeding the area of purification? And what is the ruling on his prayers?
Should I fold my legs after Fajr and Maghrib prayers and perform the specific dhikr, or should I remain in the افتراش (iftirash) sitting position? And if folding the legs is obligatory, what should I do in case of discomfort? And should I start the dhikr immediately, or after seeking forgiveness and saying "Allahumma Antas-Salam"?
How sound is the Hadith: "Whoever says after every prayer, and when he takes to his bed: 'Allahu Akbar Kabira (Allah is the Most Great) the number of the even and the odd, and the perfect, good, blessed words of Allah' three times, and 'La ilaha illa Allah (There is no god but Allah)' likewise, they will be a light for him in his grave, a light on the Bridge, and a light on the Sirat (Path), until they admit him into Paradise, or he enters Paradise?"
Must I wait until the dripping of urine stops after urinating? What is the ruling on prayer and leaving the house in this situation? Am I considered to have urinary incontinence? What should I do if I feel a drop descending after ablution? What is the ruling on dry white fluid? Must dark clothing be worn for verification? What should I do regarding Friday prayer and prayer times? Which is better: praying while holding back urine, or performing ablution regardless of the situation?
Is it legislated to say "Subhan al-Malik al-Quddus (Glory be to the King, the Most Holy)" after praying four or eight rak'ahs of Tarawih, or is it only said after completing the Witr prayer? Is it permissible to recite it in the mosque if Witr is prayed at home? Is it recommended to seek forgiveness after every two rak'ahs of Tarawih?
What are the available options for a Muslim to perform the Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr prayers in congregation if their times are very close (Maghrib at 10 PM, Isha at 11:15 PM, Fajr at 1:50 AM)? Is it permissible to combine Maghrib and Isha in this case? What is the evidence for this from the Quran and the Sunnah?
What is the ruling on absentmindedness in prayer, and what is your advice to one who is absentminded during it?
Can one perform a make-up prayer immediately after the 'Asr prayer?
Is wiping the face three times, along with dripping water from it, considered a legitimate washing?
Is it permissible for the Imam to extend the time between the Adhan and Iqamah to a full hour for the Fajr and Isha prayers, and is one who prays individually immediately after the Adhan and forsakes the Imam's congregation, which is held later, considered sinful?
How can one combine the Witr prayer and Tahajjud, and is Tahajjud performed before or after Witr?