fbpx

Prayer (Shafii)

April 21, 2024 2 mins

If I Immediately Covered My Awra, Is My Prayer Valid?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If a part of my awra was exposed during salah, but I covered it immediately, do I have to repeat the salah? Is the area under the chin considered awra, and if it is, and I did not know, would I have to repeat all my salahs wherein it […]
April 19, 2024 4 mins

Can a Child Lead the Obligatory Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In my masjid, there is a 3rd jumu‘a specifically for youth. Today, the imam’s child, who is 12 years old, led the prayer. Is it permissible to pray behind him? If not, would I have to repeat my prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
April 19, 2024 2 mins

Does the Apostate Have to Make Up Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As a convert, I affirmed Islam, briefly returned to Christianity, then returned to Islam in 2020. According to Hanafi Fatawa, missed prayers during disbelief may not need to be made up, but the Shafi’i perspective suggests apostates returning to Islam might still be accountable for them. Do I have a […]
April 6, 2024 3 mins

Is a Fresh Dry Ablution Required for Each Obligatory Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone performs tayammum (Dry Ablution) after the Zuhr prayer time begins and prays Zuhr, do they need to perform a new tayammum for the Asr prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. […]