Prayer (Hanafi)

April 26, 2026 2 mins

When Should the First and Second Adhan Be Called on Friday?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Our Friday prayer is at 1:15 pm. Zawal is at 11:50 am, Dhuhr at 12:35 pm. Is it permissible to give a first adhan at 12:20 pm, deliver a local-language sermon before Dhuhr, then give the second adhan at 1:15 pm, followed by the Arabic khutbas and Jumu‘a prayer? […]
April 26, 2026 4 mins

Can Family Pressure Excuse a New Muslim From Religious Obligations?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I recently embraced Islam, but still live with my parents, who would force me to commit shirk if they learned about my faith. Because the house is small and they are extremely strict, I cannot pray without being discovered, nor can I fast Ramadan or attend Jumu‘a. What should […]
April 19, 2026 1 min

Is It Permissible To Wear Earphones Without Audio To Block Noise While Praying P...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to wear earphones without listening to anything to block noise while praying in public places? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is permissible to wear earphones with the sole intention of blocking noise while praying in public, if the place […]
April 12, 2026 2 mins

Is My Wudu Valid If I Wipe My Feet, and Can I Pray Sitting Due to Difficulty?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is my wudu valid if I wipe my feet, and may I pray sitting due to difficulty? Answer I pray you are well. The Importance of Studying Fiqh It is strongly advised to study the fiqh of prayer in a structured manner. Doing so provides a broad framework of the […]
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