What should one do when the day is only 2 hours long, as this occurs in some European countries? How should the times for prayer be estimated?
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Turning the head when calling the adhaan
Is it permissible to turn [one’s head] right [a little] when saying « حي على الصلاة » , and left [a little] when saying « حي على الفلاح » ?
When to stand for the prayer during the iqaamah
Whilst the iqaamah is being called, when is it legislated to stand for the prayer? Is it when a specific word is uttered?
Responding to the call to prayer
If we are outdoors, such as a farm or a recreational villa, and we hear the sounds of the various callers to prayer from afar, are we required to respond to their call to prayer [by going to the…
A woman calling the adhaan and iqaamah
When the woman prays in her home, should she do so without calling the iqaamah?
Delaying next pregnancy after a Caesarean Section
A woman gave birth a number of months earlier by way of Caesarean Section.
Extending the greeting to those inside the masjid
[What is the ruling regarding] extending the greeting [of as-salaam ‘alaykum] upon entering the masjid – whether someone is in there or not?
Reading Soorah al-Faatihah a hundred times due to a need
Regarding the recitation of [soorah] al-Faatihah a hundred times; we read it, since it is to be read a hundred times due to a necessity which we need accomplished, and for the return of that which…
Maintaining ties of kinship
Who are those from my relatives with whom it is obligatory upon me to maintain ties of kinship?
Doctor prescribed that I should pray sitting down
If the doctor is of the opinion that the sick person should pray all his prayers sitting down, or seated on a chair, is he then permitted to do so? And will he attain reward [for doing so]?