Reciting in Prayer

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Is it legislated to recite Al-Fatihah or the opening supplication (Du'a al-Istiftah) when entering into prayer shortly before bowing (Ruku'), and what should the follower (Ma'mum) do if the Imam bows before he completes Al-Fatihah?
Is the Imam's repetition of an verse or part of an verse directly before bowing (ruku‘), with the intention of informing the people that he is about to bow, considered an innovation (bid‘ah)?
Do we stand before Allah Almighty in prayer, and what is the evidence and purpose of that? And is it possible for someone who does not memorize much of the Quran to prolong their prayer?
What is the ruling on the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw) when making a mistake in Al-Fatiha and repeating it, either by repeating a verse or the entire surah after stopping at the first mistake, and when should the prostration be performed?
What is the ruling on insisting on reciting "Surat al-Ikhlas" in the second rak'ah of every Tarawih prayer?
Is the statement that vocalizing the "Ameen" after Al-Fatiha is weak and it is better to say it silently correct?
Is it legitimate and permissible for some mosque imams to imitate the recitations of others to improve their voices in Qur’an recitation during Tarawih prayers?
Is the Basmala prescribed before reciting what is readily available from the Qur'an after the Fatiha in prayer?
Is it narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, mentioned some of the congregants clenching the fingers of their right hand and raising the index finger when the muezzin or imam says "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah)?
When performing the prostration of forgetfulness (sujūd as-sahw) after the salām, which of the two salāms concludes the prayer and exits from it, and what is the other salām, given the salām before and after the prostration?
What is the limit for raising one's voice when reciting during prayer?
What is the ruling on worshippers not adhering to the imam's instructions, and instead issuing orders to him, such as "Come on, lead us in prayer, there's no time left," or objecting to the prolongation of prostration and bowing?
What are some tips for waking up early for Fajr prayer on time?
Is it permissible to recite a surah from the Qur'an before the Fatiha in prayer?
Is there a difference in the performance of prayer between men and women, based on the hadith, "And pray as you have seen me pray"?
Is it permissible to pause during the recitation of Al-Fatiha at Allah's saying: (You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help) to ask Allah for a need, and then resume the recitation?
Is the prayer of one who is able to recite Al-Fatihah with tajwid valid if he does not do so? And what is the opinion of the four madhhabs on this?

Reciting in Prayer

Is it legislated to recite Al-Fatihah or the opening supplication (Du'a al-Istiftah) when entering into prayer shortly before bowing (Ruku'), and what should the follower (Ma'mum) do if the Imam bows before he completes Al-Fatihah?

Is the Imam's repetition of an verse or part of an verse directly before bowing (ruku‘), with the intention of informing the people that he is about to bow, considered an innovation (bid‘ah)?

Do we stand before Allah Almighty in prayer, and what is the evidence and purpose of that? And is it possible for someone who does not memorize much of the Quran to prolong their prayer?

What is the ruling on the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw) when making a mistake in Al-Fatiha and repeating it, either by repeating a verse or the entire surah after stopping at the first mistake, and when should the prostration be performed?

What is the ruling on insisting on reciting "Surat al-Ikhlas" in the second rak'ah of every Tarawih prayer?

Is the statement that vocalizing the "Ameen" after Al-Fatiha is weak and it is better to say it silently correct?

Is it legitimate and permissible for some mosque imams to imitate the recitations of others to improve their voices in Qur’an recitation during Tarawih prayers?

Is the Basmala prescribed before reciting what is readily available from the Qur'an after the Fatiha in prayer?

Is it narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, mentioned some of the congregants clenching the fingers of their right hand and raising the index finger when the muezzin or imam says "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah)?

When performing the prostration of forgetfulness (sujūd as-sahw) after the salām, which of the two salāms concludes the prayer and exits from it, and what is the other salām, given the salām before and after the prostration?

What is the limit for raising one's voice when reciting during prayer?

What is the ruling on worshippers not adhering to the imam's instructions, and instead issuing orders to him, such as "Come on, lead us in prayer, there's no time left," or objecting to the prolongation of prostration and bowing?

What are some tips for waking up early for Fajr prayer on time?

Is it permissible to recite a surah from the Qur'an before the Fatiha in prayer?

Is there a difference in the performance of prayer between men and women, based on the hadith, "And pray as you have seen me pray"?

Is it permissible to pause during the recitation of Al-Fatiha at Allah's saying: (You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help) to ask Allah for a need, and then resume the recitation?

Is the prayer of one who is able to recite Al-Fatihah with tajwid valid if he does not do so? And what is the opinion of the four madhhabs on this?