What is the ruling [in a situation] where it has become apparent the prayer was performed in other than the direction of the qiblah – after having made ijtihaad? And is there a difference between whether this was in a Muslim country or not?
Category: Shaykh ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn Baaz
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Prayer during very short days and nights
In some places [on Earth], the night or the day continue for a long [period of] time, and [in others] they are so short that the time is insufficient for the five [obligatory] prayers; so how should the residents there pray?
The congregational takbeer
Regarding [pronouncing] the takbeer in the masaajid, should one of the people make the takbeer and [the rest of] the people [follow by] making the takbeer after him?
Latecomer takes a child’s place in line
If a young child is standing in line [for the prayer], is it permissible for whoever arrives late to move him to the back or should he stand in line beside him? If it is not permissible to move him back, what is the ruling if he is then unable to perform the prayer properly?
Addressing the imaam whilst in prayer
If the imaam goes into the rukoo’ position before me, is it permissible for me to say ‘Subhaa-nAllaah’ so as to alert him to wait for me or [even] say ‘Indeed. Allaah is with those who are patient’ so that he waits for me or should I not do any of the above?
He missed the ‘Eed prayer
If a person misses the ‘Eed prayer, then he should make up for it in its [known] manner.
Delivering religious reminders at wedding celebrations
Is it legislated to [offer] people remind[ers about Islaam] during wedding celebrations, particularly since many people who are in attendance generally do not hear such reminders; and may Allaah reward you with good?
Combing through the beard with wet fingers
Is it a condition for the one who has a thick beard, that the water reaches the roots [when doing wudhoo]?
Taking medicine to reduce sexual desires
Is it permissible for a man to acquire [and consume] some medicines which will reduce his sexual desires?
Sick woman unable to fast some days last Ramadhaan
I am a sick woman and was unable to fast some days during last Ramadhaan and have been unable to make up [the missed fasts] due to my illness. So what is the expiation for that? Likewise, I am unable to fast Ramadhaan this year, so what is the expiation for that also?