Entries by sufyan

Seeking Forgiveness from Others Before Hajj

Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: I have been noticing that the people going for Hajj are writing emails and posting facebook messages to forgive them of any mistakes or if they owe someone money to let them know etc. What is the proper way to address this and to whom. I have not […]

Is Verse 77 of Surah al-Hajj a Verse of Prostration?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: InshaAllah you are in the best of health and spirits. In the last page of Surah Hajj (verse 77), there is a sajdah tilawah in some copies of Quran. In the copy I recite from there isn’t, however I noticed the difference and was wondering if it is recommended […]

Can I Wipe Over My Footgear (Khuffs) If There Is a Tear In Them?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: asalam u alaykum On my khuffs the zippper doesnt work but the button works.  Will i be allowed to make masah and what if the button opens will i have to wash my feet again or can i just close the button and make masah?  Even with the button closed there […]

The Reward of Prayer in Masjid al-Aqsa

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:  Please clafify whether the hadith stating the reward of 100,000 (al-Masjid al-Haram), 1000 (al-Masjid an-Nabawi), and 500 (Masjid al-Aqsa) is related in Sahih Bukhari or by Imam al-Bayhaqi and Imam as-Suyuti in their respective collections? Also please comment about the authenticity of this narration stating that prayer in Masjid al-Aqsa is worth 500 prayers prayed elsewhere. Answer: […]

Is It Required That the Imam Know More Qur’an Than the Followers?

Answered by Sidi Waliyullah Amin Question: I share my house with two other Muslim roommates. We often pray Salaah in congregation whenever we are at home. I learned Tajweed and memorized sections of the Quran under a scholar. My roommates often lead the Salaah and I realized I know more of the Quran and have […]

Can I Combine Prayers Due to a Busy College Schedule?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: My Question is about combining salaah. The conditions of it and when it could be done. My situation is that I’m a college student and I start a bit late in the day around 12 noon and then other days even later and arrive home by maghrib time. […]