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It is highly recommended to rinse the mouth but it is not mandatory as long as you don’t swallow any food while praying. 

QUESTION: After breaking the fast, is it necessary to rinse the mouth before praying? If someone does not rinse their mouth, will it have any impact on the validity of the prayer?

Prayer | April 2, 2026 9:24 am
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QUESTION: If a person is performing Witr Salah and forgets to recite the Du‘a such asDu‘aeQunoot, what is the correct course of action? Should the person continue the prayer as normal, or is there a requirement to perform Sajdah Sahw prostration of forgetfulness
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QUESTION: As a woman I am facing difficulty in sitting in jalsa and first tash-hud as to sit on left foot and raise right one finders facing qibla… I am unable to do jt… Is there any other way to sit in jalsa and first tash-hud for women?