Salah (Prayers)

Salah ("worship", ‏صلاة‎; pl. ‏صلوات‎ ṣalawāt; also salat), or namāz (Persian: نَماز‎) in some languages, is one of the Five Pillars in the faith of Islam and an obligatory religious duty for every Muslim (Male & Female, with certain exemptions based on Taqwa). It is a physical, mental, and spiritual act of worship that is observed five times every day at prescribed times.

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Salah (Prayers) . Dhikr

When I perform good deeds like praying or doing Dhikr on my fingertips, I worry that others might see me and fear I am being boastful, including when I share my deeds now. Will Allah still accept my actions despite these concerns?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 7 months ago

Allah (SWT) Knows fully our intentions and what we do and why we do. When Allah Knows that your worship is not for showing or boasting but only for His Sake, He will reward you according to your intention. Don't allow Shaitan to disturb you by creating baseless doubts in your heart.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers)

When I say Subhanallah the "b" sound sometimes comes out as "p" though I intend for it to be "b". Is my prayer invalid because of this? If so, do I need to repeat all the prayers I performed before realizing this issue?

No need to repeat your previous Prayers as far as you did not intend the wrong reciting. You need to be careful to recite the right way in your Prayers.

Wassalam.

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Home . Masjid . Salah (Prayers)

Given the difficulties in following the Imam, challenges in reciting important Duas, discomfort with varying practices, and distractions during audible recitation, is it permissible for me to perform Farz Salah at home to enhance its quality and focus?

Performing Salah with the congregation has great importance in Islam and the reward of Salah with the congregation can not be compared with Salah individually at home. If you feel that praying at home makes you focus more, you can do so in recommended Salah which is double the number of the daily obligatory Prayers. Daily obligatory Prayers are 17 Rak'ats, while the daily recommended Prayers are 34 Rak'ats. It is mentioned in many authentic Hadeeths to perform recommended Prayers at home and perform the daily obligatory Prayers in the Masjid with the congregation (Jama'ah).

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers)

What are the actions that nullify Salah?

Eleven things nullify Salah:

1. Deliberate leaving any of the pillars of Salah which are Niyyat, Takbiratul Ehraam, Qiyam before Rokoo', Rokoo' and Sojood.

2. Anything which invalidates Wudhu e,g, passing gas.

3. Turning face away from Qibla deliberately.

4. Folding hands with out Taqiyya.

5. Deliberate talking during Salah.

6. Laughing.

7. Any action which is out of Salah actions.

8. Crying for worldly matters.

9. Eating or drinking during Salah.

10. Saying Ameen after reciting Sura Al-Fatimah.

11. Deliberate adding or omitting any obligatory act in Salah e.g.bdeliberate leaving Sura Al-Hamd or Tashahhud etc.

Wassalam.

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Mirror . Salah (Prayers) . Makruh

Why is praying in front of a mirror considered Makrooh? If the concern is that seeing ourselves may seem like imitating prayer to ourselves, does that mean praying in a room with a mirror nearby is not Makrooh?

All Islamic rules of Wajib, Haraam, Mustahab, Makrouh and Jaa'ez are based on our own benefit which is best known by Allah (SWT). We gave no right to argue if we really believe in The Absolute Knowledge, Wisdom and Mercy of Allah.

Praying in front of a mirror is Makriuh. If the mirror is nor in front of us while praying, it will not be Makrouh to pray there. After all, Makrouh is not forbidden but it is always better to avoid it.

Wassalam.

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God (Allah) . Meaning . Salah (Prayers) . Surat al-Kawthar

In Surah Kausar, Allah states Fasalli Lirabbika. What is its meaning and to whom is it addressed? How does it differ from the command of Aqeem al-Salat which appears multiple times directed towards the believers?

Sura Kauthar is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) himself informing him about the great blessed bounties granted to him ( Lady Fatima ) and refuting his enemies' claim that he is a cut off person (Abtar means with no issue). Fasalli Lirabbika means : So, Pray to Your Lord (Who Granted you the Kauthar).

Aqim Assalat أَقِم الصلاة (Establish Prayers) is the order to all believers while Sura Al-Kauthar is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) alone.

Wassalam.

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Surat al-Fatihah . Salah (Prayers) . Waswasa

An excessive doubter believes that he has skipped Surah Al-Fatiha and recites it after the second Surah. Is his prayer in order?

As he did not leave reciting Sura Al-Hamd deliberately, his Prayer is valid. Reciting Al-Fatiha after the second Sura is allowed and it does not harm his Prayer.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Wudu (Ablution) . Sexual

What should one do if Madhy, pre-seminal fluid, is emitted during prayer? Is it necessary to repeat the prayer or perform Wudu again?

Mathy مَذي is not Najis and it does not harm Wudu. You don't need to perform Wudu again just because of Mathy.

Wassalam.

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Chair . Ankle . Salah (Prayers) . Prostration (sujud)

If someone has knee and ankle issues, can they pray seated in a chair, and is their prayer considered valid? Additionally, how should they perform Sujood while sitting in the chair?

It depends in what he can do and he can not do. He is responsible to do everything which he can in his Salah, like standing (Qiyaam). If he is unable to do Rukoo’ or Sojood, then he sit in a chair and do whatever he can. While sitting in a chair, Sojood is on a table in front of him, or he can take the Turbah (Mohr) in his hand and put his forehead on it.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Qadha

If I mistakenly perform a Qada prayer as a regular Salah, do I need to redo it with the Qada intention?

Qadha prayer is in fact just like a regular Salah with intention of Qadha. Intention is in your heart and you don't need to pronounce it or mention it on your tongue. When you performed the Qadha prayer, you were aware that it is a Qadha prayer for the sake of Allah. This is enough.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers)

For years, I mistakenly prayed my Salah by reciting Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the 4th Rakah instead of Subhanallah walhamdulillah. Does this mean my prayers are invalid, and do I need to redo them?

Your Prayers are valid and you don't need to redo them because you did not know the rule. No onward, you need to recite in the third and forth Rak'at either one time Sura Al-Hamd or Tasbeehat Arab's three times., then one time ASTAGHFIRULLAH.

Wassalam.

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Employment . Fajr . Sawm (Fasting) . Salah (Prayers) . Qadha

If I arrive at work before Fajr while fasting and can't pray due to a busy morning, can I perform my Fajr Qada prayer later with my Dhuhr and Asr prayers? Will my fast still be valid in that case?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 11 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

You would definitely have enough time in your busy morning, while being awake, to take a 2 minute break and fast. If your employer does not allow it, remove yoursel from this job.

It is a major sin to deliberately not pray, and all the blessings and positivity will be taken away and drained from you if you were to intentionally not pray and take it lightly.

And Allah knows best