Ustadh Sufyan Qufi

February 11, 2025 2 mins

Must One Make Up Prayers Performed Without Ghusl After Masturbation?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question If one realizes at Isha that they may have been in a state of major impurity due to forgetting ghusl after masturbation, and they prayed earlier prayers without it, must they make up those prayers? Additionally, if one is unsure about being in a state of major impurity, should […]
February 9, 2025 1 min

Is Ghusl Mandatory If Stimulation Occurs Without Ejaculation?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Is ghusl mandatory if a husband is stimulated by his spouse but ejaculation does not occur, considering the possibility of sperm being present in pre-ejaculatory fluid or in urine afterward? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best […]
February 9, 2025 2 mins

Are Stains of Filth on Washed Clothes Considered Impure?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question If semen remains on clothes after washing them in a washing machine with other clothes, do the other clothes become impure, considering the opinion that water in such cases does not become impure due to difficulty? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray […]
February 9, 2025 2 mins

What Is the Legal Status of Leftover Water After Istinja’?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I am a male and want to clarify the ruling on the water at the tip or slightly inside the urethra after the istinja’ or a shower that comes out. Is this water considered pure, or does it break wudu? Does this scenario get overlooked? Answer In the name […]
February 9, 2025 1 min

Do I Need to Make Up Prayers If I Faked Performing Them?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question In 2024, I intentionally missed prayers and faked performing them to avoid suspicion from my parents. I deeply regret this now. Do I need to make up these missed prayers? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best […]
February 8, 2025 1 min

Does the Wetness Present on My Retainer Invalidate My Fast?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Do I need to make up fasts for wearing a wet retainer after Fajr during Ramadan, and should I assume it applies to the entire month? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. You will […]
February 6, 2025 2 mins

Is Studying Tafsir an Excuse to Miss the Congregational Prayer?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Is it better to study Tafsir and Fiqh at home or attend congregational Salah 12 minutes away? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. According to the Hanafi school, it is an emphasized sunna for […]
February 2, 2025 2 mins

Does Adding an Extra Cycle to My Prayer as a Latecomer Invalidate It?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I joined Jumu‘a Salah late and entered Ruku with the imam, but I doubted my stability in Ruku and repeated the Rak‘a after the imam’s Taslim. Later, I learned that joining in Ruku‘ is sufficient without reciting the Dhikr. Did my addition of a Rak‘a invalidate my prayer, and […]
February 2, 2025 1 min

Can I Wipe Only One-Fourth of My Head During Wudu?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Is my Wudu valid if I perform Masah only over the sides of my head, avoiding thinning areas, as long as it covers a quarter of the head? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. Valid […]
February 2, 2025 2 mins

Can I Pray the Sunna Prayers at the Mosque?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Should I prioritize communal harmony by praying sunna prayers in the masjid, as per local norms, or follow the sunna of praying them at home, despite concerns about people’s opinions affecting my sincerity? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I really hope that this beautiful […]
January 25, 2025 1 min

Is Four Rak’as After Dhuhr with One Taslim an Emphasized Sunna?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question If I pray four rak‘as of sunna prayer after Dhuhr with one taslim, is it considered an emphasized Sunna or a non-emphasized Sunna? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, It is an emphasized sunna to pray two cycles of prayer after the Zuhr prayer. Adding […]
January 18, 2025 1 min

Is It Permissible to Pray Behind Shia Imams?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Is it permissible to pray behind Shia imams while visiting Iran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. The default is that praying behind a Shia imam is valid because the basis is that they […]
January 14, 2025 2 mins

Should Compensation Be Made for a Packaging Weight Error?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question My face cream packaging stated 30 grams, but it contained only 25 grams. Should I compensate the resellers who purchased from me or the consumers who bought from the resellers? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, Your issue is with the reseller, as it is […]
January 12, 2025 2 mins

How to Deal with Impure Items in the House?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question If I’m unsure whether something I touched became impure, such as a door after handling impure clothes or hands, do I need to clean it, or is it considered pure by default? Would regular dusting suffice to purify it if it was impure? Answer In the name of Allah, […]
January 12, 2025 4 mins

Which Is More Important, Performing a Recommended Act or Avoiding a Disliked Act...

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Which is more important, performing a recommended act and abstaining from a disliked act? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, It is more important for us to avoid disliked actions than to perform recommended actions. Of course, if both avoiding disliked actions and performing recommended […]
January 12, 2025 1 min

Do I Have to Pay a Penalty for Using Perfumed Soap While in Ihram?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question During ‘Umra, I wore underwear for about 26 hours due to urine dribbling and used perfumed soap once unintentionally. Do I need to offer fidya or sadaqa for these actions, and is there an alternative to sacrificing a sheep? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most […]
January 11, 2025 1 min

Does Using a Nasal Spray After Wudu Invalidate It?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Does using a nasal spray after wudu invalidate it, requiring a new wudu for prayer? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. No, using a nasal spray won’t invalidate your wudu. This is because no […]
January 6, 2025 1 min

Is It Permissible to Pray on a ‘Charpai’ Bed?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Is it permissible to pray on a ‘charpai’ bed, which has a firm surface made of woven fibers without a solid board, given that it holds my weight and my face and hands don’t sink during sajda? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I […]
January 5, 2025 2 mins

How Do I Retain My Wudu with Urinary Incontinence?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question What is the ruling on minor urinary incontinence occurring shortly after urination? If I wrap the area to contain any discharge, is my prayer valid if: a) The urine hasn’t touched outer clothing b) The affected area is less than 5cm in diameter c) I’m praying individually or leading […]
January 5, 2025 1 min

Is It Permissible to Use a Bidet with the Right Hand?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Is it permissible to use a bidet with the right hand if it does not directly touch the private parts, given that it provides better control and is positioned on the right side? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you […]
January 4, 2025 1 min

How Many Expiations Are Due upon Me for Breaking Multiple Oaths?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I took an oath not to do a certain action, then made another oath not to break the first. If I broke the oath, how many expiations do I need to offer? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in […]
January 4, 2025 1 min

Am I Exempt from Performing Hajj Due to My Neurological Condition?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Given my incurable neurological condition, which causes severe vertigo and balance issues that worsen with air travel, would I be exempt from performing Hajj if my health would likely deteriorate to the point of needing hospitalization and being bedridden upon reaching Makka? Answer In the name of Allah, the […]
January 3, 2025 1 min

Can My 12-Year-Old Son Perform Hajj on Behalf of His Deceased Grandfather?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Can my 12-year-old son perform Hajj on behalf of his deceased maternal grandfather when we go for Hajj in 2026, In sha’ Allah? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. Yes, it is permissible for […]
January 1, 2025 2 mins

Can I Wash with Soap Before Performing the Steps of Ghusl?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question 1. Can I wash with shampoo and soap before performing the three obligatory steps of ghusl, and does the sequence of these steps matter, including when to wash private parts and remove impurities? 2. Also, is it required to use a specific hand to rinse the nose and mouth, […]
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