Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question According to the Shafi‘i School, what is the ruling for a person in a coma for a few days or months? Is it necessary for him to make up his prayers? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a condition that renders me motionless and effectively paralyzed for long periods of time. Consequently, I regularly find myself unable to perform ablution or dry ablution, and other times I am unable to face the Qibla during prayer. Do I have to make up all these prayers, […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Why do women have to wear hijab when they pray? My 15-year-old daughter asked me the question, but I didn’t know the right answer. Answer The short answer is that a woman must cover her head when she prays because the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am currently on the mini pill. I don’t have any periods. In the last few days, I have had internal bleeding which comes & goes. There’s no blood on the sanitary towel. Can I still pray and fast? Answer If you have blood inside but it doesn’t exit […]