Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

Questions on The Method Of Praying Witr

Question how to break hands during third rakat or odd rakat of witr…..????????? and how to make niyat again before reciting duae qunoot….????? Answer We do not have any definite instruction from the Prophet (pbuh) detailing how to break hands in Witr prayer. If you do your Witr prayer in one go then you may […]

Is There a Difference Between the Prayers of Men & Women?

Question assalamoalaikum my question : is there a single[similar] way for muslims to offer namaz or men & women should offer namaz in different way. thank you. Answer The differences are more common sense ones in terms of style and on the basis of modesty, for instance while man normally open their feet slightly, women […]

Issues Related to Missed Parts Of Prayer – Qabli & Ba’di

Question I want to know the different between Qabli and Baadi when u ar observing prayers? In elaborate form. Answer The concept of Qabli and Ba’di relates to the Sajda al-Sahaw (the prostration in recompense for the errors committed). To read about the Sajda al-Sahaw please look at one of the earlier answers: How to […]

Chain Emails and God’s Help

Question Assalamualikum, I received the following email: START EMAIL… Send these 5 names to 11 Muslims; believe me your biggest problem will be solved, Insha Allah. Ya ALLAH Ya KARIM Ya AWWAL Ya AKHER Ya MUJEEB END EMAIL…… I think it becomes shirk in believing that some problem can be solved by forwarding such an […]

Ruling on Praying Outside the Mosque

Question What is the ruling on the performing congregational prayer outside the mosque while there is more space inside the mosque Answer Congregations may gather at any site for the purpose of prayer. The mosque is supposed to serve the needs of the Muslim worshipers as a comfortable and accommodating site. However, if people do […]

Time Limit for Shortening Prayer

Question Assalamualikum, I have guests from another country. Their departure date is not confirmed and it depends on their visa renewal. Presently they have come for 29 days. If their visa is extended, they will stay for another 14 days. Should they offer Qasr Salah or Full Salah for the initial 29 days. In case […]

Why Do We Pray Aloud?

Question Assalam aleykum wa rahmutullah wa barakatu, My first question is: Why do prayers like salat al-dhohr and salat al-assr have no “voice” while people are praying in mosques? I mean, during al-fajr, al-magrib and al-isha there are prayers: mandatory al-fatiha and a second prayer and they are heard from mosques. While al-dhohr and al-assr […]

Prayer on the Sea – Navy Life

Question I am in Navy. As you know a ship remains at sea for quite a long period, a ship provide all the basic facilities to its crew which are necessary to live a clean, comfortable and respectable life. We have our own cabins, clean water, clean space for prayer and time. Even at port […]