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What Is the Correct Wording of the Qunut Supplication?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I find different books and websites showing me a different text of the Qunut supplication, even though they all seem to be citing the same sources. Often even the harakaat on the same words are different in different sources. As you can imagine, this can be incredibly […]

Can I Travel by Plane Without a Mahram?

Answered by Shaykh Umer Mian Question: Assalamu alaykum I am willing to study in a city that is 50 minutes by plane away from my family. When I will there I’ll be residing in a very safe place. Is it permissible for a woman to fly a distance of about 350 miles (50 minutes) alone? […]

Can I Pray on Fridays When the Sun Is at Its Zenith?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Can I pray on Fridays when the sun is at its zenith? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is impermissible to pray whilst the sun is at its zenith (zawal). The same ruling applies to Fridays. ‘Uqba ibn ‘Amir (may Allah be pleased with him) said, […]