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Is It Necessary to Make up Missed Prayers? (Shafi’i)

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I didn’t pray during high school years. I’m assuming perhaps I started in my 20’s something. I’m not sure about the exact age. How many years of prayer do I have to make up? Should I really make them up? Answer: Wa’alaykum assalam. Jazakum Allah khayr for […]

How Should Women Pray in Congregation in the Shafi’i School?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum How should a woman pray in congregation? Can you give a detailed step by step process on how women should pray in congregation? Answer:Wa’alaykum assalam. Jazakum Allah for your question. I pray you are well insha’Allah. In the Shafi’i school, any prayer that is it recommended to […]

When Should a Walima Take Place?

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question When should a walima take place? Answer Scholars have mentioned different opinions on when a walima should take place. Some stated it should be held at the time of the marriage contract. Others stated that it should be held after the marriage contract but before consummation, or after consummation, […]

Can I Carry Boxes of Wine For Money?

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Assalam aleykum My brother helps his boss in transferring boxes from a truck to a building. The boxes contain wine bottles. If he is paid for just transferring the boxes (he is not concerned with what is inside), will that money be haram? Answer: assalamu alaykum The income your […]

Can I Take Notes During My Tafsir Class When on My Period?

Answered by SeekersGuidance Answers Service Question: Assalam alaykum Can I take notes during my Tafsir class when on my period? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are in the best of health and faith, insha’Allah. In the Hanafi madhhab, it is prohibited to actually touch the mushaf (bound Arabic […]

I Feel Depressed During Prayer. What Can I Do?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum My parents are forcefully prioritizing the prestige/status of every suitor. Any suitors whom I bring up are spoken about in my home with disrespect. I can’t pray anymore without feeling deeply afraid of my fate. Even stepping on the prayer mat frightens me. I feel relieved when […]