Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is ruling concerning the 2nd raka’ah being longer than the 1st raka’ah? Does it apply to all ṣalāh farḍ, nafl and tarāwīḥ? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. It is deemed…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: According to the Ḥanafī school, do we have to make up purposely (lazily) missed ṣalāh as soon as possible, or can we delay it for a certain time? I know the ḥadtīth about accidentally missed ṣalāh but does this apply to ones missed purposely/lazily? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can women wear rings other than silver and gold whilst praying ṣalāh? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. Yes, it is permissible for women to have jewellery on during prayers, regardless whether…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am in Pakistan these days. My father is not well. He has a question because of his condition he needs to wear diapers which gets changed as and when required. He is extremely confused as to how to say his prayers as he feels impure. Please advise! Answer:…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Does looking at a dog during formal prayer invalidate my ṣalāh? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind. Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for contact Mathabah with your question. Seeing a dog during ṣalāh (ritual prayer) does not invalidate the prayer. For your convenience, please…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: Is it permissible to wear ear plugs when offering salat? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind We thank you for contacting Mathābah with your query. The intent of putting earplugs on during the ṣalāh (ritual prayer)is unclear in the question, but we will apply your…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What should you do if someone passes directly in front of you whilst you are praying? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. When someone passes in front of you during ṣalāh (ritual prayer), it is recommended to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is there such thing as ṣalāh (ritual prayer) for need, and ṣalāh for repentance? Did the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) ever do or encourage this? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May God bless you…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Kindly advise whether one is required to stand during ṣalāh (ritual prayer) if they cannot prostrate (perform sujūd). I am able to stand comfortably and do the bowing (rukū’). Sujūd (prostration) is also not a problem but sitting in between the sujūd is not possible as I have to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If two (or more) people come to the Masjid after the congregational prayers have ended, is it permissible for them to start another congregation or should they pray individually? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Kind Most Merciful Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In regards…