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If Maghreb is the beginning of the whole day for Muslims, then would it mean that Fajr is the middle prayer that is mentioned in the Quran?
Amina Inloes

Inisghtful question!

The Qur'an itself does not specify which prayer is the "middle prayer" (salat al-wusta) in Qur'an 2:238.

According to Shi'i hadith (via Imam al-Baqir and Imam al-Sadiq), the "middle prayer" is the noon (zuhr) prayer (and possibly specifically the Friday prayer).

This corresponds with the idea that the sun is in the middle of the sky at this time, and so it is a middle prayer.

Sunni scholars mostly say that it is the 'asr prayer, although some say it is the zuhr prayer, and a few say it is the fajr prayer (as you have suggested). These views are also based on hadith/interpretation of hadith and an interpretation of what is meant by 'middle'.

The Qur'an speaks to us all individually, and I don't think there is any problem if this ayah speaks to different people differently since it is reminding us to focus on our prayers. Some people may need more focus on their fajr prayer (possibly because they are sleepy!), while others may need more focus on their noon/afternoon prayers, because they are busy.

Allah knows best!
What are the meanings, various types, and clear concepts of Ibadah in Islam?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

This question need a full book to answer it. These are few brief facts:

1. Every rule in Islam is based on the benefit of the human being whether we know that benefit or not as it is best known by Allah (SWT).

2. Allah, The Glorious Does not need anything but we need to worship Him properly to live a real human life with peace and success.

3. Worship in Islam is within the limits of our abilities and there is no obligatory worship more than our real ability.

4. More we worship Allah, more we get benefit and elevation and peace of mind.

5. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and his holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS) are the teachers who teach us and all the creatures the real worship of Allah.

I advise you to refer to the sermon of Lady Fatima (AS) in which you will see the wisdom and reasons behind the main worships in Islam.

Wassalam.
Is the name al-Muharraka one of Fatimah's (s.a) names, and what does it mean? My father chose this name for me and confirmed with my uncle it is hers, but I haven't found any reference to that name in my research.
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The names of Lady Fatima (A.S.) which are mentioned in our authentic narrations include Al-Zahra, Al-Siddiqa, Al-Mubarakah, Al-Tahirah, Al-Zakiyyah, Al-Raadiyah, Al-Mardhiyyah, Al-Muhaddathah, Ummul-A'immah, Al-Batool, and Umm Abeeha.

I could not find al-Muharraka among the names mentioned in our books.

Wassalam.
We are considering the name Zidan Hussain for our son, which has Arabic origins and is related to the Quran. The root of Zidan (z-y-d) appears in Surah Al-A'raf 7:69 and other verses, meaning increase. Could you please review and advise on this name?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The name Zaid or Zayd is chosen by Imam Zainul Abideen for one of his sons. Zayd or Zayd Ibn Ali Ibn Al-Husain (AS) is the great grand father of Zaidi Sadat. 
‘There is a name of Zaidan in Arabic  which is from increase, but I did not find Zidan  among the known Arabic names.

Wassalam.