Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Samee al-Yakti Question I heard that it’s not allowed to talk during the Friday sermon. Is this considered disliked (makruh) or prohibited (haram)? Can I remind my friends to be silent during the sermon? Answer Praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon our Master Muhammad, the Messenger of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is my Maghrib valid if I finished praying around 8:45 p.m. and sunset was 7:42 p.m.? I followed a mosque in our area, which says that Maghrib is at 7:54 p.m., and I broke my fast at that time. Is my fast valid? Also, what time do I pray Isha? […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question During salah, when the Imam makes dua, for example, during the witr or during recent duas for Palestine, should we raise our hands as well, or should we leave them hanging on the sides? Answer Thank you for your question. What you describe is actually dua qunut, which is […]

Answered by Ustadh Farid Dingle Question Can I lead someone else in prayer if I am praying a make-up (qada) and they are praying a current performance (ada)? Answer Thank you for your important question. Yes, it is perfectly valid to lead someone else in prayer if you are praying a make-up (qada) and they […]