Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Kharsa Question Is it permissible for men to pray in a sleeveless shirt? Answer Praise be to Allah Most High. One of the conditions for the validity of prayer is covering the ‘awra (one’s nakedness), which for a man is from below his navel to below his knees. Allah Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question How should a sick person pray? Answer All praise is due to Allah. The Critical Importance of Prayer Prayer is the pillar of the religion and an obligatory act of worship for every sane adult Muslim. It must be performed at its appointed times, as Allah, the Most High, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question Is it permissible for a child to lead the prayer? Answer Praise be to Allah Children are Not Obligated to Pray A child, or what jurists refer to as a “sabī” (a pre-pubescent child), is not religiously obligated to perform the prayer. This means that prayer is not obligatory […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question What are the rulings regarding the purity of domesticated animals? Answer All praise is due to Allah. Domesticated animals that a Muslim is permitted to own and keep in their house include household cats. Regarding them, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “They […]