Qibla and Place of Prayer
1,358 questions
Is it permissible to slaughter the sacrifice immediately after the Eid prayer, before the Imam?
Does sin result, or is there an obligation to make up the shortened prayers, for one who intended to pray shortened prayers for a specific period, then his stay was prolonged, so he completed his prayers after having shortened them for an additional day?
Does the prayer spot become impure if a girl who cleans herself with tissues from impurity sits there during prayer, and must the diaper of a child who passes by the prayer spot be changed before prayer, knowing that their outer clothes are clean?
Is it permissible for someone to pray behind me, thinking I am praying a fard (obligatory) prayer when I am actually praying a sunnah (supererogatory) prayer, and is it necessary to repeat the prayer for that reason? And is it permissible to place a candle in the bathroom when the power is out?
What should a worshiper do if someone passes in front of him while he is praying, whether in individual or congregational prayer?
What is the ruling on hanging plaques on the mosque wall containing the names of Allah, in front of and behind the worshippers, given the disagreement among worshippers regarding this?
Is it permissible to pray Duha at 8 AM, and is it true that whoever starts praying it is not allowed to stop?
What is the ruling on the prayer of one who did not follow the Imam who stood up for a fourth rak'ah, then it became clear that he had cancelled the third rak'ah because he forgot to recite Al-Fatihah in it, and he was not forgetful?
Is the debate between Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn Ata' Allah, mentioned in history books, authentic?
What is the ruling on the prayer of the congregants if the imam performs the prostration of recitation without reciting the verse of prostration and does not perform the prostration of forgetfulness?
What is the ruling on praying in a mosque established within an institution funded by the municipality for non-religious activities, with its expenses covered by this funding? Is it permissible to set up a shop for selling foodstuffs in the same place without the permission of the funders and local authorities, considering the resulting constriction of space and obstruction of women's exit from the prayer hall?
What is the statement regarding the contradiction between your fatwa permitting prayer in a mosque built over non-apparent graves and the fatwas of Ibn Baz and the Permanent Committee, which did not permit prayer in a mosque containing graves? Do they mean apparent graves or non-apparent graves, and is there a difference between them?
Is the congregational prayer valid if the Imam sat for the Tashahhud after the third Rak'ah, thinking it was the final Tashahhud, then was alerted and completed the fourth Rak'ah, and performed a prostration of forgetfulness before the Taslim? And does the ruling differ among the jurisprudential schools, knowing that the country follows the Maliki school of thought?
Does repeating a part of an ayah from Surat Al-Fatihah by the Imam invalidate the prayer, such as when he says: "You have bestowed favor upon them, not of those who have evoked [Your] wrath," then repeats: "You have bestowed favor upon them, not of those who have evoked [Your] wrath or of those who are astray"?
Is it permissible for the wife to ask to go pray Tarawih behind her ex-husband due to the beauty of his voice, and is this considered a disregard for the husband and an accusation of him being overly strict?
Is it permissible to pray, recite dhikr, and supplicate in a place where sins are committed, such as viewing pornographic websites and masturbating? And are good deeds accepted in such a place?
What is the ruling concerning the money of a neighbor who works at a hotel that includes khamr (intoxicants) and permissible food, and is it permissible to accept his gifts or eat his food and exchange dishes with him, knowing that he does not pray but his wife is veiled and prays, and how can one act to avoid alienating them while finding a sharia-based proof?
How should the place and manner of using the siwak be, in veneration of the Sunnah of the Chosen One, peace and blessings be upon him, taking into account the prohibition of spitting during prayer or in the faces of people? Should the siwak be used before or after ablution, or at home or when going out for prayer? Is it better not to use the siwak during conversation or during the iqamah?
Is it permissible for the husband to deprive his wife of childbearing for a long period, and is it valid to perform Istikhara to determine the time of conception?
For how many years did the Prophet (peace be upon him) pray facing Jerusalem before the Qibla was changed to the Kaaba?
Is the prayer of one who discovers impurity on his clothes after performing it valid, and is it obligatory to repeat it, and is it permissible to wipe away the impurity with water when unable to change clothes?
Does the reward mentioned in the Hadith of Abu Hurayrah — "The angels supplicate for one of you as long as he remains in his prayer-place where he prayed, as long as he does not الحدث (pass wind) or leave. (They say): 'O Allah, forgive him! O Allah, have mercy on him!'" — cease if the worshipper moves from his prayer-place to another spot in the mosque to complete his post-prayer remembrances?
How is it possible to abstain from all major and minor sins and transgressions, and to return to acts of obedience after a life full of debauchery and wantonness? Is it possible for a person who practices evil to transform into someone who strives for good? And can a detailed daily program be provided to help with this?
Is it valid to pray Maghrib during a seminar while sitting and facing away from the Qibla, for fear of its time expiring, knowing that it was made up later?