Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it kufr for a Muslim to abandon his prayer? Answer Prayer is one of the foundational pillars of this religion. It has come second in order after the Declaration of Faith (shahada) that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is looking at the Quran (Mushaf) during Tarawih prayers and other prayers permissible? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. In the Hanafi School, specific rulings apply when a worshipper recites the Quran while looking at the Mushaf during the prayer. There is a […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question If a ruling is revealed for a specific reason, does the ruling remain confined to that particular incident, or is it applicable to all similar cases? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and […]

Answered By Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the difference between the Adhan and the Iqama? Answer Dear inquirer, the Adhan, and the Iqama are two practices in Islam. They consist of exalting the word of Allah (Most High) by making the takbirat, the declaration of the two testimonies (shahada), encouragement to attend the prayer […]