Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to raise the hands as you say the Takbir (when starting the prayer), or do your hands need to be raised before it? I have come across both opinions; are they from different madhhabs? Answer It says in the Reliance of the Traveller, according to the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When I am praying next to the Imam, people pull me or tap me from behind, and I have no choice but to take more than two steps in prayer to form a new row. Is there any dispensation concerning this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question The Quran is very clear on when to stop eating for Suhur. “Until you see the white thread (true dawn) and when the dawn is visible, stop eating.” I’m not sure about the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) using the degree calculation method for dawn and sunrise […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is there another prayer that can be read in place of Qunut Nazila according to the Shafi’i School if one does not know or is still learning it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to that which […]