Prayer (Shafii)

June 23, 2022 1 min

Should I Repeat My Prayer If I Wasn’t Focused?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How unfocused does the performance of the prayer have to be before the need to repeat it? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you tremendously for striving to fulfill your duties to Him physically and spiritually. Please see your answer and some excellent tips below and […]
June 22, 2022 3 mins

Can I Stop Practicing Religion While Living with My Non-Muslim Family?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have a fatwa request. I am from a secular Muslim family, but have recently taken the shahada and started practicing. However, I live with my family, and if they knew, they would disapprove. Currently, I am finding it difficult to pray, eat halal, and fulfill other duties. Am […]
June 22, 2022 3 mins

Is It Mandatory That One’s Knees Touch the Ground While Sitting in Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question During the iftirash sitting between the two prostrations, is it mandatory for the knees to touch the ground? I sit as usual, but minor tailoring in my garment puts one of my knees slightly removed from the ground. If one looks from the outside, it is just a normal […]
June 22, 2022 2 mins

What Should I Do If I’m Unsure Where a Verse Ends during My Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  When you are reciting the Quran in prayer, suppose you come to a verse and don’t know what the ending is for sure, but you are pretty sure what it is. Can you recite according to what you are pretty sure of? For example, if you are unsure if […]