Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question For years, my mosque held Isha prayers at a set time after Maghrib, before the twilight had fully disappeared. Now, a trusted scholar has said this method was incorrect. Do I need to repeat my Isha and Witr prayers? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Can a Shafi’i recite the Hanafi tashahhud, and are all variations of the tashahhud allowed? Furthermore, I want to pray in a manner that is valid in both schools. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Allah Most High says, “Allah intends ease for you and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does my prayer remain valid if my scarf lifts during sujood and part of my neck becomes visible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If your scarf lifts during sujood and part of your neck becomes briefly visible, your prayer remains valid — provided you […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What conditions must be met for the prayer to be considered “sound” on the Day of Judgment, as mentioned in the hadith? Does humility and concentration (khushu‘) matter? What about praying in a congregation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The hadith speaks of two […]