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Disturbing thoughts while praying

I suspect I have the HIV virus and I think that this was the reason that I started to pray. But now feel that there is hope for me yet. Sometimes when I pray bad thoughts come into my mind, I think of sex or of being out with the guys smoking Ganja, but I've stopped all that except Ganja. But still I have trouble forgetting about sex when I pray but.. More

84074 29-4-2002
Praying behind a deviant Imam

There is only one mosque in our town in Russia. The imam has gone to Egypt to study and appointed a person as Imam who follows al-Sayeed Noorasi. He reads his books and spreads them. According the followers of al-Noorasi, he is the Scholar of the century and possesses the knowledge of the unseen given by al-Khidr. They read his books more than Qur'an.. More

84077 29-4-2002
Group of People Praying Together with One Sutrah

What is the ruling on a group of people praying together, (not in Jamaah) in rows with just a Sutrah in front of the first row? Does each person need their own Sutrah, or does the one suffice? .. More

84045 24-4-2002
Prayer of Need

Before knowing much about innovations, I used to perform the Salat al-Hajah. After reciting Surah al-Fatiha, I used to recite Surah al-Ikhlas and Ayat al-Kareema (La Ilah Illa Anta Subhanaka Inni Kuntu Minazzalimeen). And I used to recite Surah al-Ikhlas three times and Ayat al-Kareema 11 times.Now I am not performing the above prayer. I want to know.. More

84048 24-4-2002
Crossing in Front of a Person Praying

Can I cross in front of a man praying without a Sutrah from distance of about 10 or 15 feet away or should I wait till he finished this prayer? Could you explain this according to Sunnah? .. More

84039 23-4-2002
Jawf al-Lail (Midnight)

What time is "Jawf al-Lail" (midnight) approximately? .. More

84038 22-4-2002
Delaying prayers and performing them all together

I am learning. So, I delay all prayers and perform them at home all together. How should I perform them?.. More

84024 21-4-2002
Starting the Prayer before the Athaan Is Complete

Is it possible to start prayer immediately after the Muezzin calls Allahu Akbar or just wait until he finishes the whole Azan? We work hard here in America and have just limited time for lunch and rest, just 45 minutes. .. More

83993 17-4-2002
I'tikaf other than during Ramadan

What is the ruling on l'tikaf at the time other than Ramadan? Should it be done? A brother suggested doing l'tikaf for just the weekend and I could not find any Fatwa on this issue... More

83986 14-4-2002
Istikhaarah Prayer

What are the rulings for Istikhara? I did the Istikhara and still I have been asked to do it continuously. Tell me the steps to be followed and what time is suitable for it? What are the signs, etc. .. More

83982 13-4-2002
Punishment for Neglecting Prayer and Garment Below Ankle

1) What is the punishment for the one who does not pray at all and the one who does not pray in its time? 2) What is the ruling regarding the part of the garment below the ankle? .. More

83943 8-4-2002
Performing Missed Maghrib Prayer before Witr or after Isha’

I would like to know, if I miss my Maghrib prayer, for any reason, do I have to perform the Maghrib prayer before Witr Salah or can I offer after completing Isha prayer. Please quote reference from Hadith. .. More

83942 7-4-2002
Muslims praying at graves, etc.

My question is concerning the graveyard; I know it's not allowed to pray in a mosque where there is a grave. How could Ayisha (Radiya Allahu Anha) the wife of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) pray in her house where there were three graves? How is it that Muslims are praying in Masjid of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and there.. More

83944 6-4-2002
Actions while Praying to Cover 'Awrah

Is it Haram if my wrist or part of my arm shows while I am praying? This is due to my sleeve going up when I raise my hands to say “Allahu Akbar”. Also what if one thinks bad thoughts during prayer, does that ruin the prayer? .. More

83936 2-4-2002
Praying in Jamaa’ah (Congregation) after the Imam Has Completed the First One

Is it permissible to establish a second Jamaah after the Imam finishes the first one? You see some brothers make another Jamaah when they miss the first Jamaah. Other brothers believe that making another Jamaah is not permissible. Both of them have supporting evidence to their stand. Please clarify me the above matter. .. More

83913 30-3-2002

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2413 fatwas

Disturbing thoughts while praying

Praying behind a deviant Imam

Group of People Praying Together with One Sutrah

Prayer of Need

Crossing in Front of a Person Praying

Jawf al-Lail (Midnight)

Delaying prayers and performing them all together

Starting the Prayer before the Athaan Is Complete

I'tikaf other than during Ramadan

Istikhaarah Prayer

Punishment for Neglecting Prayer and Garment Below Ankle

Performing Missed Maghrib Prayer before Witr or after Isha’

Muslims praying at graves, etc.

Actions while Praying to Cover 'Awrah

Praying in Jamaa’ah (Congregation) after the Imam Has Completed the First One

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