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Ustadh Sufyan Qufi

March 12, 2023 4 mins

What If I Prayed and Fasted in a State of Ritual Impurity (Janaba) Out of Ignora...

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question My problem is that I didn’t know that ghusl is obligatory upon entering the state of Janaba. What about my prayers, state of purity, and fasts? Is it obligatory for me to still take ghusl for Janba (it was about two years ago that I entered that state)? Does […]
March 5, 2023 3 mins

Do I Have to Repeat All My Previous Prayers After Finding Out That I Could Have ...

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Even though I perform ibada as required, I do so ignorantly. For example, I know that all our skins should be washed in fard ghusl. So I poured water everywhere. Some day, I discovered a small area on the side of my hip where water did not reach, although […]
March 5, 2023 2 mins

Does White Discharge That Dries Yellowish Mark the End of My Period?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question When checking using a kursuf for the end of my period, how long should it be left in? And can I check right after washing after urination, or should some time pass before checking? I often have apparent discharge when checking right after washing, but it is light yellow […]
March 2, 2023 2 mins

Are Traces of Sperm Remaining After Washing My Underwear Excused?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I want to ask about the stain of sperm. Sometimes the sperm gets dried in the underwear and then it is washed in the washing machine and then with water. My question is today, when I was wearing my washed underwear, I saw a stain(only like a white color) […]
March 1, 2023 2 mins

Can I Pray the Current Prayer While Owing Make-Up Prayer?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I do ghusl and wudu according to an Islamic website, but can I pray according to SeekersGuidance? This website says that missed salaah with no valid reason cannot be made up and that if you remember that you have to redo your prayer, you have to make it up […]
February 26, 2023 2 mins

Do I Have to Do Istinja’ after Passing Wind That Left Traces?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Sometimes, I think I become impure after passing a lot of wind. When I take a tissue and wipe my behind in these instances, the tissue has some brown on it. My question is, do I have to istinja’ in this case? Answer In the name of Allah, Most […]
February 26, 2023 3 mins

What Is the Ruling Regarding Bird Droppings?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Please explain the entire ruling on bird droppings. Is there a distinction between dry and wet? How does it impact the purity of the clothing worn for prayer? Are all bird droppings regarded the same? Are the rulings consistent across all four schools of thought? Answer In the name […]
February 26, 2023 2 mins

Is My Wudu Invalidated by Merely Entering the Toilet?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Does wudu become invalid if we enter the toilet? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. I pray this finds you in the best of states. No, your wudu won’t get invalidated by merely entering the toilet. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-idah] The reason for this ruling is […]
February 24, 2023 3 mins

How Can I Wash a Filthy Item in a Container?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question How can I wash a filthy item in a container? Is it permissible to use washing machine? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. I pray this finds you in the best of states. Washing an Item That Can Be Squeezed into a Container You will […]
February 23, 2023 3 mins

Can I Leave Sunna Actions Because of My Waswas?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Can someone with a lot of waswas and difficulties leave the sunnas of wudu, prayer, and so on? If I have waswas regarding washing my face, arms, etc., can I ensure I washed those parts once properly? I read that leaving sunnas regularly is sinful. Is this also true […]
February 22, 2023 1 min

Can I Send the Reward of My Quran Recitation to the Deceased?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question If wanting to read for deceased family members. would you have to read a surah or Quran per person in order for them to receive the reward? Or is it okay to read one sura yasin with the intention for the reward to go to multiple people? Answer In […]
February 22, 2023 2 mins

Does a Woman Have to Perform Istibra During Her Period?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I was wondering if it is required to perform istinja when one is on their menses. I read somewhere that a woman should do so. Is this required or recommended as it does not seem easy to do istinja whilst bleeding? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, […]
February 15, 2023 3 mins

What Should I Do If I Don’t Have Time to Pray the Witr Prayer?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question What do we do when we know we don’t have enough time to pray Isha and Witr and we only have time to pray Isha? Can we then take the weaker Hanafi position that Witr is sunna? The same goes for Fajr: if we know we won’t be able […]
February 11, 2023 2 mins

Could You Clarify the Reward for Praying in Congregation?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question What is meant by “congregation” when it is stated that the reward for praying in a congregation is 27 times greater? Is this a father and son praying together at home, or just one person at the masjid? Additionally, do women get 27 times more reward for following the […]
February 10, 2023 2 mins

Can a Ritual Bath Performed at the Wrong Time Be Invalid?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question If I delay Ghusl to the point where I miss the prayer in that period due to Ghusl, is that Ghusl invalid, and do I have to repeat it to make sure I complete the prayer in the period next time? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, […]
February 10, 2023 1 min

Is It Permissible to Use Human or Pig Waste as Fertilizer?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Does using human or pig manure to fertilize crops make the resulting vegetables or crops haram to eat because pig or human excrement is haram? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. Yes, it is permissible […]
February 8, 2023 2 mins

Does Interrupting My Ghusl Invalidate It?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I was about to wipe my body with a towel after doing a ghusl when I realized I hadn’t washed a specific part of my body. So, after 1 minute, I took down the towel (I had not yet wiped the body) and washed the part. Was my ghusl […]
February 1, 2023 3 mins

What Should I Do after Scratching a Car by Mistake?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I accidentally scratched a car; I don’t know who owns it, and I left without leaving a note. I went back and asked if anyone in the area had complained about it, but no one had, so I have no idea who owns the car I scratched. What should […]
January 29, 2023 4 mins

How Many Cycles of Prayer Should I Prayer Daily?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I came across a tweet by a scholar saying the habitual prayer of the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) was 50 rak’ats a day. I need some clarification. I am building up a habit of praying all the prayers the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) […]
January 22, 2023 4 mins

Can I Pray Isha Early Because of My Anxiety?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I’ve had severe anxiety for over a decade. I tried several treatments that did not work. I live in the United Kingdom, and Isha is currently late, at 10:30 p.m. I stay awake until I have prayed Isha, but then I take longer to get to bed and wake […]
January 20, 2023 2 mins

Am I Sinful for Dropping Saliva in Front of Me While Praying?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I was praying the nafl prayer and unintentionally dropped saliva in front of me. Am I sinful? What should I do now? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. Dropping saliva in the prayer won’t invalidate […]
January 16, 2023 2 mins

Are My Previous Prayers Invalidated after Finding Blood Later On?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question What should I do if I notice blood after praying a fard salah with sunnah prayers and make-up prayers? Answer I pray this finds you in the best of states. Noticing blood after performing your prayer won’t retroactively invalidate your prayer. Your prayer will remain valid. The reason for […]
January 14, 2023 2 mins

Is Acne an Excuse to Not Wash My Face during Wudu?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Before the beginning of wudu & salah, is it permissible for one to not wash off oils on body acne if it’s bothering them? What about their face? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I pray this finds you in the best of states. Being […]
January 13, 2023 2 mins

Am I Sinful for Not Praying Fajr on Time?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I recall being half asleep (basically unconscious) right before the end of fajr or wanting to take a short nap with the intention of waking up before sunrise. But I forgot to set the alarm and woke up after the fajr prayer time had passed. I’ve been told that […]