Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I just recently found out that the Hanafi madhab does not count mash over regular socks as a valid wudhu. I, however, have prayed many prayers by doing mash over regular socks since before that, I found one Hanafi scholar who said that such a wudu would be valid. […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does the prayer (salah) avert calamaties? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate All obedience to Allah Most High is a protection from harm. The obligatory acts, such as prayer, fasting, and zakat, are especially profound means of protection. Allah Most High says, “Seek assistance […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Recite Other Sunna Adhkar in the Prayer? During prayer, to draw even closer to Allah, we aim to increase our supplications. Shaykh Faraz will explain how to incorporate other supplications when praying in a congregation, when praying alone, and when it is recommended to do so. Shaykh Faraz […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Why Do Women Pray behind Men? We are accustomed to a specific order of lines during prayers, such as women behind men, children in front of women, or a single man praying to the left of the Imam, among others. Shaykh Faraz will elucidate the underlying rules governing this order. […]