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Is My Witr Prayer Made With Tayammum Valid? (Shafi’i)

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I prayed the witr prayer outside with tayammum after forgetting about it. My house was a few minutes away but I didn’t want to delay the witr prayer. I asked someone for the qibla direction without knowing his religion. Did I do something wrong? Answer: Asslam ‘alaykum. […]

Am I Divorced?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: I had been separated from wife for a few years but met on several occasions. However, one day my wife said it was over and I gave my wife a Talaq but she later wanted to get back. And when my wife again said that the marriage was over, […]

Can the Latecomer Stand After the First Salam of the Imam?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Is the prayer valid if a late joiner (masbuq) stood up to complete the missed number of cycles once the Imam turns to say the First “salam” (and before the second salam)? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Yes, the prayer of the latecomer (masbuq) who starts […]

Any Advice for Detaching My Heart From Someone?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum Almost 8 years ago, I was talking to a brother for the purpose of marriage. We both loved each other, but the relationship didn’t work out because he felt there was a gap in our spiritual practice. I have tried to detach my heart over the years, […]

Is Reconciliation a Mandatory Step Towards Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I have asked my husband for divorce and left his home. He lied constantly and manipulated me, in doing so was abusive to me emotionally and psychologically. He is now claiming remorse and is making drastic changes. He is suddenly presenting to me a life I wanted […]

What Should I Do If I Prayed Istikhara and I’m Still Unsure?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I prayed istikhara for marriage. I have come across somebody and would like to approach them to get to know them for the purpose of marriage. I can’t seem to get this man out of my heart no matter how hard I try. So I decided to […]

How Should I Remove Filth From the Floor?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I found urine on the floor around the toilet, I cleaned it by removing it with a tissue then pouring water over it and then absorbing it. In terms of filth am I correct in ignoring possible spreading? The bathroom floor dries bone dry when you wipe […]

What Does It Mean to Rely on Allah and No-One Else?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum What does it mean to rely on Allah and no-one else? Answer:  Wa’leykum Salam, Here is a video answer by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani to this question: [Shaykh] Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a scholar and researcher of Islamic law and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance Global After […]

Is My Foot Impure After Killing an Insect?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Is my foot impure after killing an insect with it? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, No, though impermissible to consume, insects are not ritually filthy. Hence, washing your foot would not be a specific religious duty, but generally praiseworthy to maintain a state of cleanliness. [Ibn […]