Entries by Gökhan Soysal

Can I Pray While Wearing Bulkier Shoes?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I’ve read the ruling that praying with shoes is generally permissible. Does this also apply to today’s bulkier shoes like sneakers and dress shoes or winter boots where the sole of your foot or your toes may not touch the floor/ground and may not be flexible? For example, the […]

Recommended Hadith Commentaries for Students of Knowledge

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani has compiled a list of trusted Hadith Commentaries. Share this list with a student of knowledge or anyone who is interested in studying this important science. Notable Starter Commentaries For Studying the Science of Hadith Dalil al-Falihin fi Sharh Riyad al-Salihin by Imam Ibn ‘Allan al-Bakri Al-Fawa’id al-Mutra‘a al-Hiyad fi Sharh Kitab […]

Should I Raise My Hands during the Prayer?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I am a Sunni, and from childhood, I’ve seen people at the masjid raising their hands only at the start of prayer after making the intention (niyya). But today, I watched a video by a Salafi scholar who described how the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) […]