Also, his father does not pray, and says when I advise him, he replies “I know more than you”; So what do you advise that I do?
Category: Prayer [صلاة]
The wording of the ‘Eed takbeer and its manner
Is the takbeer on ‘Eed al-Fitr and ‘Eed al-Adhaa after the prayer – [to be] done in congregation or individually?
Attending the masjid and having a bad smell
Often, in some masaajid there is a bad smell – such as [that of] garlic, onions, [tobacco] smoke – [something indicative of some of the congregation] paying [little or] no attention to the cleanliness of their clothes, nor respecting the sanctity of the prayer and the masaajid, not to mention the other members of the congregation; so what is your advice to these people?
Combining the two Sunnah rak’ahs of Fajr along with the Tahiyyatul-Masjid
[And] the second question [is] when he enters the masjid, he prays the [two Sunnah] rak’ahs of the Fajr [prayer], and combines it with the tahiyyatul-masjid; [is that] permissible?
Praying whilst sitting on a chair
I have a question regarding the prayer [whilst seated] on chairs – which has become widespread in the masaajid; it has become widespread in the masaajid. [So] is [the performance of] the prayer [whilst sitting] on a chair better, or [whilst sitting] on the floor – because of the prostration and the rest of the [required] pillars of the prayer?
Seeking a divorce from one who does not pray in the masjid
One of the sisters asks: If my husband does not pray the congregational prayer in the masjid with the [rest of] the Muslims, do I [have the right to] seek divorce and separation from him?
My obligation towards my father who does not pray nor fast
My father does not pray, nor fast; he smokes, and he swears a lot and has a foul and obscene tongue. He has begun to oppress my mother, and I do not love him, and [instead] hate him for doing these things. [So] what is my obligation towards my father?
Cracking the knuckles during the prayer
Is it permissible to crack the knuckles and [take off and] put spectacles in the pocket during the prayer?
The ‘ishaa prayer in congregation
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?
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?