Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Faiz Awad Question Is it obligatory to give the call to prayer (Adhan) and the call to commence the prayer (Iqamah) only when praying in congregation or is it also obligatory when praying individually at home? Answer All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is my Maghrib valid if I finished praying around 8:45 p.m. and sunset was 7:42 p.m.? I followed a mosque in our area, which says that Maghrib is at 7:54 p.m., and I broke my fast at that time. Is my fast valid? Also, what time do I pray Isha? […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question During salah, when the Imam makes dua, for example, during the witr or during recent duas for Palestine, should we raise our hands as well, or should we leave them hanging on the sides? Answer Thank you for your question. What you describe is actually dua qunut, which is […]

Answered by Ustadh Farid Dingle Question Can I lead someone else in prayer if I am praying a make-up (qada) and they are praying a current performance (ada)? Answer Thank you for your important question. Yes, it is perfectly valid to lead someone else in prayer if you are praying a make-up (qada) and they […]