Prayer (Shafii)

January 17, 2023 5 mins

When Should One Commence Fasting?

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 […]
January 17, 2023 3 mins

Which Prayer Could One Recite for Qunut?

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 […]
December 29, 2022 2 mins

Do I Need to Make Up My Prayers If Some Parts Are Recited in Other Than Arabic?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What are the sunnah prayers of Juma according to the Shafi’i madhhab? And can I also ask if I have to make up the prayers I used to pray with following the Salafi position? I used to say duas in English during the salah without knowing that it made […]
December 27, 2022 2 mins

Should I Repeat My Prayers Again If I’ve Been Wiping My Feet Instead of Washin...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am 36 years old and have followed Twelvers Shi‘i Fiqh all my life, so I always wiped my feet instead of washing them in wudu. I am now learning Shafi‘i Fiqh and would like to know if I need to repeat all my prayers because I wiped my feet […]
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