Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am currently making up several years’ worth of missed obligatory prayers and am keen to maintain a balanced approach to my spiritual practices. I have learned that one must not pray voluntary prayers while still having missed obligatory ones to make up. In light of this, I would appreciate […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I prayed and prostrated while sitting down. However, I was unaware that I should stretch further so that my head could touch my knee or that I should reach my knee. Is my prayer valid, as my forehead did not go to my knee and was just in the air? […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have recently discovered that it is mandatory to recite Fatiha in silent congregation as a follower. I swore to Allah (Most High) to pray every Prayer as long as I live. Now that I realised those prayers were invalid, do I have to fast for three days, or […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does Internal Laughter Invalidate One’s Prayer? Answer Question Summary During my prayer, I sometimes recall something amusing and try to avoid laughing by keeping it in my thoughts. Does this action invalidate my prayer? In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties […]