Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is sending blessings on the Prophet after the first tashahhud required in prayer, and is it problematic to leave it out? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Sending blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), despite its immense virtue, is […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the Shafi‘i school, must I hear myself when reciting Al-Fatiha silently, or is moving the lips and tongue enough? Does the same apply to other parts of the prayer, like the Tashahhud? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do we say takbir after sitting for jalsat al-istiraha, and then while standing up for the 2nd or 4th rak‘a, or do we say takbir while getting up from sujud and then sitting for jalsat al-istiraha? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In prayer, whenever […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In imminent danger, like an earthquake, should one try to escape or may one remain making dhikr, accepting possible death? Which is preferable? If in prayer during such danger, is it permissible to break the prayer to escape, or would staying and possibly dying be considered suicide? Answer In the […]