ANSWER: The sacrifice is valid but you are not following the sunnah of distribution where you keep one third, give one third to the poor and the rest one third to your relatives and neighbours.
Read moreANSWER: Saying the inaugural takbeer (which is mandatory) is sufficient and you join him in sujood immediately. You can say another takbeer before going to sujood as well.
Read moreANSWER: It’s best to sit in the same spot that you prayed in, but no need to sit in the tashahhud position. However, no problem if you got up or said the dhikr while walking back home etc.
Read moreANSWER: Yes, all of this is included.
Read moreANSWER: There is no specific time on the day of arafah to make dua. One should make use of the whole day especially the time between asr and sunset.
Read moreANSWER: Women must wear a very loose outer garment over the normal clothes, that covers her entire body and conceals her bone structure and curves and a very loose, thick and long abaya does the job perfectly. Only her face and hands until the wrists should be uncovered when there are no non mahrams around.
Read moreANSWER: Both have the same reward in sha Allah.
Read moreANSWER: No need to go out and come back in. Simply say bismillah in your heart and make wudu. Saying bismillah before making wudu is not mandatory though.
Read moreANSWER: No problem whatsoever in taking the shower, brushing the hair! No problem if hair falls naturally.
Read moreANSWER: This is not permissible if it’s natural pure silk. https://islamqa.info/en/answers/158299/it-is-haraam-for-a-man-to-wear-natural-silk-or-to-sit-or-sleep-on-it
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