Prayer Times
1,540 questions
What is required of one who found green discharge after completing 'Umrah, and does not know whether it occurred during or after ṭawāf? And is the intention of exiting iḥrām sufficient at the time of iḥrām by saying: "Labbayka Allāhumma 'Umratan, fa in ḥabasanī ḥābis fa-maḥillī ḥaythu ḥabastanī"?
Does the questioner's act of delaying the prayer—in order to perform ablution and relieve himself in a nearby mosque instead of inconveniencing the host—constitute an intentional delay of the prayer beyond its prescribed time and a departure from the religion?
What is the correct time to follow for Fajr and Asr prayers in Glasgow, especially with the differing times between mosques, given that Imsak begins at 2:48 AM in some mosques and 3:30 AM in others, knowing that sunrise is at 4:37 AM?
Are my prayers valid if I rely on the widely circulated calendar in my country, in which it is observed that Fajr al-Sadiq (the true dawn) occurs later than its adhan (call to prayer), and is the "Islamic Finder" program reliable in determining prayer times?
Is it permissible for someone who woke up after the elective time for prayer has ended and the ضروري (necessary) time has begun, to perform the Sunnah acts of ablution and prolong the recitation in prayer before the necessary time ends, or must they shorten and abridge? And does the same ruling apply to someone who fears the elective time will end?
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?
What is the ruling on performing supererogatory prayers after the two rak'ahs of the Fajr prayer or before them, whether in the mosque congregation or alone at home, knowing that performing supererogatory prayers after the Fajr prayer is disliked (makruh)?
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 correct time for the beginning and end of night, and does the first third of the night start immediately after Maghrib, and is it better to pray 'Isha after half the night has passed?
Is the blameworthy delay of prayer that which extends until the entry of the time for the next prayer, or is it a short delay from the beginning of its prescribed time, even if its total time has not elapsed? And is the person who entertains evil thoughts and imaginations sinful?
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?
Is a person considered sinful for delaying the prayer, despite their eagerness to perform it on time, if they were unable to pray in a designated place and did not know the direction of the Qibla, which compelled them to combine the Maghrib and Isha prayers upon returning home?
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?
What is the ruling on combining the Maghrib and Isha prayers by having the Adhan called between them during snowfall?
What is the astronomical time (in hours) that represents the onset of the yellowing (of the sun's rays) until the end of the optional time for the Asr prayer, knowing that this time varies with the seasons?
What are the names of the mosques in the world?
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?