Q&A/Fatwas

ANSWER: As long as her abaya is long enough to cover her feet and would not expose her feet when changing positions during salah then no problem, otherwise she must wear the socks.

QUESTION: When a woman prays, if her hair is wet( because of ghusl), can her hair on the back be seen or does she have to cover herself in the front and the backside? Will she be sinful for letting her hair be exposed on the back?

Prayer, Women clothing

12 Apr

ANSWER: This is totally prohibited and if done intentionally, her prayer is invalid! She must completely cover herself from head to toe, except for face and hands while praying and a very loose abaya over your normal clothes and a scarf that covers all your hair and chest area does the job perfectly.

QUESTION: To get the reward of performing umrah, should we stay in the same position that we prayed Fajr until ishraq time? Can we get up and take the Quran or do dhikr walking in the masjid?

Prayer

09 Apr

ANSWER: You can walk around if you wish.

QUESTION: Sheikh, is it true that if we pray 1 rakah before the end of the time of prayer that means we have prayed on time?

Prayer

08 Apr

ANSWER: Correct.

QUESTION: In order to get the reward for staying in the prayer mat after praying, do we have to stay in tashahhud position or can we change it as it’s difficult to sit with right foot held upright on the toes for long.

Prayer

08 Apr

ANSWER: You can change the sitting position and sit in a relaxed way.

QUESTION: When making intention for prayer..can I just stand and say the takbir for Salah and start prayer as I know inside my heart that I have done wudu in order to pray that certain prayer?

Prayer

06 Apr

ANSWER: Yes, this is what you are supposed to do.

QUESTION: Can zakaa be paid to medical institution for treating problems like heart ailments and transplants.

Zakat

06 Apr

ANSWER: No, this is not permissible. It must be paid directly to the poor and needy.

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