Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question For women, the face and hands are not a part of ‘awra in prayer. Hence, how many parts of the face can exactly be visible? Is your prayer valid if the part near your ears (jawbone/beard’s starting point for men) is visible? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most […]

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) […]