And this man says he delays the ‘ishaa prayer until after the middle of the night, so is this correct [for him to do], or is it mandatory for him to pray [the ‘ishaa prayer] after the adhaan – along with the [rest of the] congregation?
Category: Fatwa
The time for the night prayer
Regarding the night prayer, is it to be estimated in hours, or should one just assume it to be after the ‘ishaa prayer, and [if he then] prays the night prayer will it suffice him?
Celebrating Mother’s Day
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Regularly performing a voluntary Hajj Badal on behalf of father
My father performed the obligatory hajj before dying. [After his death] my brother performed a voluntary hajj on his behalf; so is it permissible for us to regularly perform a voluntary hajj on his behalf?
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
In recent times, the celebration of Valentine’s Day has become widespread, especially amongst female students, and [it is worth noting] it is from amongst the celebrations of the Christians. [Also], the attire is completely red [in colour] – [from] the clothing and the shoes, and they exchange red flowers [with one another].
I love you for the Sake of Allaah
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: Is it permissible for a woman to say to a [Muslim] man “Indeed, I love you for the Sake of Allaah”? Response: No, she mustn’t open this door! Her love is in her heart, [and] she loves every believing man and woman, and every Muslim man and woman. […]
Youth afflicted with committing a sin
I am a youth, and have been afflicted with [committing] a sin, and every time I repent [to Allaah] from it, I go back to doing it; I [just] want to be free of it, [so] if I were to do it again, is it permissible for me to undertake an oath that I shall fast a day for the Sake of Allaah, or give in charity so [as a result of which] He will safeguard me from doing it again?
The cure for masturbation
I have become afflicted with the [evil] habit of masturbation, [so] I ask you about the cure for it; [as] I am addicted to watching films of a prohibited nature. Do guide me [to salvation from this evil habit], and may Allaah bless you?
Celebrating the night of al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj-1
There is no doubt that the incident of al-Israa. and al-Mi’raaj is [from] among the great signs of Allaah, indicating the truthfulness of His Messenger, Muhammad, and the greatness of his position with Allaah.
The Israa and Mi’raaj – was it all a dream?
Did the israa and mi’raaj of the Messenger ﷺ take place in his dream, or was it when he was awake?