🕌 Worship & Prayer

He advised giving a fixed amount of sadaqah each time the sin is committed to extinguish it, and to cut off the avenues that lead to the sin while replacing them with good deeds.

Two main views exist: some scholars permit combining missed Ramadan fasts with Shawwal fasts, while the Hanbali method says you must complete missed Ramadan fasts first.

Use the name Ar-Razzaq when making dua for a job, as calling upon Allah by His relevant beautiful names increases the likelihood of the dua being accepted.

Yes, you can begin making up missed fasts and observing the Shawwal fast anytime after Eid.

Yes, the fast is valid if marital relations ended before Fajr began, even without performing ghusl until after waking up.

The key is to pray with the imam until he finishes, as a hadith in Muslim states this earns the reward of praying the entire night, regardless of whether 8 or 20 rakat are prayed.

The sheikh said to do three things after every salah: praise Allah, praise the Prophet, and thank Allah for what He has given.

The speaker listed five actions to increase the likelihood of dua being accepted: being in wudu, facing the qibla, raising hands, starting with praise of Allah, and sending blessings upon the Prophet.

The sheikh explained there are two views: the majority view is that it is not permissible, while a minority view permits it if there is no concern of contamination and for a specific need.

Two views exist: one says continuous discharge is akin to sweat and does not break wudu; another says it automatically breaks wudu. If it is a daily regular discharge, one may follow the first view, but redoing wudu for precaution is acceptable.

The prayer is valid, but out of respect for Allah, it is recommended to change out of sleep clothes if possible.

Males should strive to pray obligatory prayers in the masjid for greater reward, but sunnah prayers have more reward when performed at home.

The sheikh said the easiest way to receive the Prophet's intercession is to repeat the call to prayer and say the specified dua after the adhan.

There are two valid views: the majority says the ankle must be exposed, while the Hanafi madhab requires the forefoot to be exposed.

The evening adhkar should ideally be recited after Asr and before Maghrib time for protection, but can be recited later if one forgets.

Yes, your prayer is valid because the excrement of permissible-to-eat birds like pigeons is not impure, though it is better to clean it off if possible.

Yes, you can make du'a for anything for non-Muslims while they are alive, including for their well-being, with the best du'a being for their guidance, but not after they have passed away.

There are two major opinions: the majority say women must cover their feet during prayer, while other prominent scholars say it is not necessary.

You can combine the intention for missed Ramadan fasts with fasting on Ashura.

The sheikh advises staying out of the scholarly disagreement by making dua in sujood during sunnah or nafil prayers.

Both Asr times are valid based on authentic hadiths; the majority opinion prefers the earlier time and the Hanafi school prefers the later, but either is acceptable.

The reward includes good deeds for every hair of the sacrificial animal and performing a deed beloved to Allah.

The sheikh described two valid methods for performing the forgetfulness prostration (sajdah as-sahw) in the Hanafi method, both based on authentic narrations.

There is a scholarly difference on non-Arabic dua in sujood, so the advice is to do it in optional prayers and keep obligatory prayers safe from the disagreement.

Yes, you can still do wudu before sleep while menstruating, and the Prophet mentioned that doing so results in an angel seeking forgiveness for you throughout the night.

Laylatul Qadr is a specific night of Ramadan; wherever that night occurs in your location, that is your Laylatul Qadr.

The sheikh recommended three nightly practices for Lailatul Qadr: repeating a specific du'a for forgiveness, giving sadaqah, and praying optional prayers.

No, you will not be sinful, but you should strive to do as much recitation as possible because good deeds are greatly multiplied in Ramadan.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women concerned for their or their baby's health are exempt from fasting but must make up the missed days later.

No, you must stop eating before Fajr begins, but following the Sunnah by stopping a few minutes earlier to make dua is recommended.

For nail polish to be considered halal for wudu, one must verify it is 100% water permeable and how long the water takes to permeate, as continuity in wudu is required.

If a dry dog with no moisture touches clothing, you do not need to change before prayer.

There are two authentic start times for Asr based on different Hadith; praying at either time is valid, with different madhabs recommending different preferred times.

Using a tasbih is not bida'ah as it helps facilitate the established act of dhikr, though using the fingers may be preferred.

No, according to the majority of scholars, a child who has not reached puberty cannot validly lead an adult in prayer.

Maghrib can be prayed until the start of Isha, though delaying is disliked.

Wait a maximum of 40 days; if bleeding stops within that time, perform ghusl and resume normal worship. If bleeding continues after 40 days, perform ghusl, renew wudu for each prayer, and resume normal worship as the bleeding is now considered irregular.

The sheikh thanked the questioner.

The majority of scholars permit one qurbani animal for the entire household, while the Hanafi school requires a separate animal for each eligible individual.

The sheikh said that on Judgment Day, Allah will first ask about Salah and will use Sunnah and Nafl prayers to compensate for deficiencies in obligatory prayers.

The majority of scholars permit combining the intention for a missed Ramadan fast with the intention for a Shawwal fast, while the Hanbali school requires completing missed Ramadan fasts first.

Zakatul Fitr must be paid before the start of the Eid prayer.

The Sunnah is to pray witr as the last night prayer, such as after Tahajjud, and there should be only one witr per night.

You should stand up immediately to complete the missing rakah, then at the end of the prayer perform Sajdah al-Sahw, and two valid methods for doing so are described.

Yes, one can pray while wearing trainers at work or similar environments, as the Prophet prayed in his shoes, but not on a masjid carpet.

Yes, it is permissible to fast with the primary intention of seeking reward from Allah and a secondary intention to make dua for Palestinians, as the dua of a fasting person is accepted.

The speaker advises making dua in non-Arabic languages only in sunnah and nafil prayers to be safe, as scholars say it may invalidate fard salah.

Use your left hand to cover your mouth when yawning.

The sheikh recommended three ways: waking up early in the morning as a sunnah, making dua using Allah's name Al-Quddus, and reciting some Qur'an daily.

No, the Sunnah rak'ahs for Dhuhr are not obligatory, but they are highly recommended as part of the 12 regular daily Sunnah prayers for which a house in Paradise is promised.

Yes, pray it immediately, as the Prophet ﷺ commanded those who overslept to get up, perform wudu, pray the two sunnah of Fajr, and then the two fard of Fajr.

The Prophet recommended morning and evening adhkar, such as reciting Ayatul Kursi and the three Quls three times each after Fajr and Asr, to protect from evil eye, jealousy, and jinn.

If you forget which rakah you are in, you may either assume the lower number or what is most likely, then perform sajdah as-sahu at the end.

You must verify if it fully permits water and if water permeates the entire nail instantly for wudu to be valid.

Two views exist: the majority prohibits reciting and touching the Quran, while a second view prohibits only touching the mushaf, allowing recitation with gloves or from memory.

Yes, a woman can lead other women in prayer, and it is valid, though the Hanafi school prefers individual prayer for women.

The sheikh recommends the dua "Ya Muqallib al-Qulub thabbit qulubana ala dinik" to make hearts firm on Islam, which leads to softening.

The Sheikh said to make dua for increase in provision using the name Ar-Razzaq and for barakah using the name Al-Quddus, as calling upon Allah by His relevant names increases the likelihood of the dua being accepted.

The sheikh explained two valid views: the majority view says it is not permissible, while the second view permits reciting from memory if not physically touching the Quran.

The sheikh said to gain more barakah in your time by waking up early for morning activities, reciting Quran daily, and making dua using Allah's name Al-Quddus.

The Sheikh described how one can recite protective verses and wipe over their children, similar to a Prophetic practice.

The sheikh explained that every dua is recorded as a good deed, that a delay may be for protection or a greater reward, and gave the example of Prophet Ibrahim's dua being answered centuries later.

Yes, according to the majority of scholars, one can combine a missed Ramadan fast with fasting the day of Arafah.

Yes, you can give qurbani for a deceased person and also intend it for yourself, so both receive reward.

Be very careful and verify the water permeability and immediate permeation of 'halal' nail polish to ensure wudu is valid.

The Sunnah for travel is to shorten Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha to two rakahs while keeping Fajr and Maghrib normal; combining prayers is only permissible out of necessity.

No, there is no obligation for a woman to wear hijab while reciting the Quran in her own home, though she may wear it if she prefers.

The sheikh explained that an unanswered dua may mean Allah is delaying the answer, saving its reward for the hereafter, or preventing a harm instead, and he advised to continue making dua consistently.

According to the majority of scholars, it is permissible to fast the 6 days of Shawwal before making up missed Ramadan fasts, while the Hanbali view holds that missed Ramadan fasts should be completed first.

There is a difference of opinion on its authenticity; one may avoid it or follow scholars who permit it.

No issue with eye drops as they do not break the fast.

Yes, contributing to building a mosque is Sadaqah Jariyah, as it provides continuous reward for every act of worship performed there.

The Prophet prayed eight rak'ah at times, but also prayed more, and mosques pray 20 rak'ah based on other narrations; the key is to finish with the imam for a full night's reward.

Engaging in sin and haram provisions decreases the likelihood of one's dua being accepted, but does not guarantee its rejection.

Yes, if fasting significantly worsens one's mental or physical health, one is exempt and should consult a medical professional, with the option to make up fasts on shorter days.

The sheikh provided the Arabic dua for asking for Jannat al-Firdaus without accountability.

Yes, the prayer is valid if the required body parts are covered, even with tight clothing, but it is more appropriate to wear non-tight fitting clothes.

There is no issue; you should not repeat Witr in one night, but you can pray an extra Nafl rakah after the Imam's Witr and then pray Tahajjud and Witr later.

Halal nail polish must be 100% water permeable and must allow water to permeate fast enough for the continuous motion of wudu to be valid.

Yes, it is a sahih dua the Prophet made for his own heart, from a hadith collected by Imam Tirmidhi.

He provides a du'a from Sahih Bukhari to seek refuge from anxiety, sorrow, weakness, and laziness.

Sunnah prayers are very important as they help compensate for deficiencies in obligatory prayers.

No, because they are a barrier to water during wudu, so wudu cannot be validly performed over them.

No, breastfeeding or pregnant women concerned for their or their baby's health are exempt from fasting but must make up the missed fasts later.

The common sunnah after salah is SubhanAllah 33, Alhamdulillah 33, and Allahu Akbar 34, but multiple narrations from the Prophet show variation, and all are fine to practice.

To improve attentiveness in prayer, learn the meaning and context of the Surahs you recite.

As an exception for a lengthy surgery, one may join dhuhr and asr prayers at the earlier or later time with advance planning, but this should not be the norm.

The sheikh probably recommends Mustafa Khattab's translation and notes that Abdul Halim's translation is also very good and both are widely available.

Yes, as long as the awrah is covered, the prayer is valid, though it is better to avoid extremely tight clothing.

The best time is after Fajr before sunrise and after Asr before Maghrib, but they can be recited later if forgotten.

No, there is no issue with whistling as it is no longer used as a form of worship.

Individual dua after Salah is fine, but congregational dua after Salah is permissible according to scholars like Imam Ahmad and Ibn Uthaymeen as long as it is not treated as a mandatory, fixed part of the prayer.

There is a difference of opinion: the Hanbali madhab permits wiping over cotton socks if criteria are met, while other madhabs do not.

The sheikh described the essential requirement of ghusl and explained the Prophet's sunnah method for performing it.

Yes, if you wake up late, pray the two sunnah rak'ah of Fajr first, then the two fard rak'ah.