Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the Shafi’i madhhab, must the nose be firmly on the ground in sujud? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick clarifies the Shafi’i ruling on placing the nose firmly on the ground during sujud. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakr Badhib Question What is the Shafi‘i ruling regarding making up for a missed congregational prayer? Answer In the name of Allah, and all praise is due to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, his Family, his Companions, and those who […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question When can a woman say “Amin” aloud? Does this differ if she is alone, with mahram men, or in a congregation where non-mahram men might hear her? Answer Thank you for your question. Yes, the ruling differs for a woman according to who can hear her. For men and […]

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the ruling on praying in a place that is impure (najis)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Master of the Messengers, his Family, and all his Companions. Maintaining Purity in Prayer Prayer is one of […]