Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question We plan to establish a mosque in Germany with German-language services. What should we consider Islamically when opening a mosque, aside from hosting the five daily and Friday prayers? Can Friday prayers be offered in rented premises before officially becoming a mosque? Is it permissible to hold Eid prayers […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Does delaying a non-obligatory part of prayer invalidate it? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains whether delaying a non-obligatory part of prayer affects its validity. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How do I understand the response to an Istikhara? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains how to interpret the response to an Istikhara prayer. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more […]

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question In my culture, brides usually wear a piece of headpiece jewelry on the forehead (called a tikka). When praying on my wedding day, is it compulsory for me to remove the bridal tikka? Or can I keep it on since it is usually fixed/glued to the forehead? Answer I […]