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Will someone who offered isha + entire taraweeh in congregation, but not witr or fajr in congregation, still get the reward of all night qayam?
If I offered isha prayer and then qayam (taraweeh) behind the imam, but didn't do the witr (though still sat in the masjid), because I want to offer tahajjud at home later, will I still get the reward of the qayam for the entire night? I am confused because I have heard of two hadiths. One according...
If I offered isha prayer and then qayam (taraweeh) behind the imam, but didn't do the witr (though still sat in the masjid), because I want to offer tahajjud at home later, will I still get the reward of the qayam for the entire night?
I am confused because I have heard of two hadiths. One according to which, if one offers isha and entire qayam behind imam in congregation, one gets the reward of the whole night's qayam (even if they offer fajr at home - I am a woman). And another hadith according to which, if one offers isha in congregation and fajr in congregation, one gets the reward of praying all night. **So which one is it?**
It's important for me because (a) I am a woman (b) The security situation is not that great where I live (c) the masjid is far.
A quick, clear answer based on authentic hadiths/ quran is highly sought and appreciated, as I have to decide whether I should go to offer fajr in congregation or not?
Shy
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Is Jamaat allowed in home?
In my extended family, there r many boys (brothers), they rather do a jamaat in house rather than go to a near mosque. Not joining them makes me feel bad but it also makes me feel bad if I don't go to a nearby mosque. They have a certain reason of not going to the nearby mosque as the mosque doesn't...
In my extended family, there r many boys (brothers), they rather do a jamaat in house rather than go to a near mosque. Not joining them makes me feel bad but it also makes me feel bad if I don't go to a nearby mosque.
They have a certain reason of not going to the nearby mosque as the mosque doesn't do Salat-o-Salam and people tend to only offer fard so they think it is wahabi masjid
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Aug 28, 2019, 03:11 PM
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Do crescent moons above mosques violate the 2nd comment to not make images of things created by God?
[![mosques-crescent][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/TpNOboRJ.jpg The 2nd commandment says not to make an image of anything that Allah created in the six days of creation. Furthermore, we are commanded to not worship the moon, as well as the sun and stars. Does the symbol of the crescent moon abov...
The 2nd commandment says not to make an image of anything that Allah created in the six days of creation.
Furthermore, we are commanded to not worship the moon, as well as the sun and stars.
Does the symbol of the crescent moon above mosques violate the 2nd commandment to not make images of the moon?
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Mar 5, 2025, 08:18 AM
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Is praying in a masjid that is 15 mins Away obligatory?
Assalamu alaikum, hope you are well, I was wondering if it was obligatory for me to pray in a masjid that is 15 mins Away from my home. As when i ask my parent to let me go and pray my five daily prayers in the masjid, they say it's to far.
Assalamu alaikum, hope you are well, I was wondering if it was obligatory for me to pray in a masjid that is 15 mins Away from my home. As when i ask my parent to let me go and pray my five daily prayers in the masjid, they say it's to far.
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Not praying in masjid when imam is a government paid employee?
I noticed that my relatives (living in Dubai) do not pray at the masjid, even when it is only at a 2-minute walk from their home. They offer all their prayers at home, including the Jumma salah. Their reason is that the imam is a paid employee of the government. They mentioned that some fatwas state...
I noticed that my relatives (living in Dubai) do not pray at the masjid, even when it is only at a 2-minute walk from their home. They offer all their prayers at home, including the Jumma salah.
Their reason is that the imam is a paid employee of the government. They mentioned that some fatwas state that "Getting paid on offering prayer and other things like teaching the Quran is haram". My relatives told me that Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Abu Bakar (RA) or any other companions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not accept wages to lead prayers.
I asked them that if they go to Hajj, they will not offer prayers behind the Kaaba Imam since he is getting paid by the government. They replied that yes they will not.
So my question is that, are these people doing the right thing by not praying behind a government paid imam?
Asad Ali
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What is the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite Mosque?
I am considering converting to Islam at a mosque in my area. I have never been to a mosque before, so this will be my first time. I'm not sure what type of mosque this mosque is I am not sure wether it is a Sunni mosque or Shiite, and I don't want to be rude by going right up to someone and asking....
I am considering converting to Islam at a mosque in my area. I have never been to a mosque before, so this will be my first time. I'm not sure what type of mosque this mosque is
I am not sure wether it is a Sunni mosque or Shiite, and I don't want to be rude by going right up to someone and asking.
So what is the best way to tell?
Jeremy Love
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Can any building be converted into a mosque?
I've heard that some Christian churches were converted into mosques after Islam spread to those areas and took hold as the dominant religion of the area. For example, the [Hagia Sophia][1] was the main Cathedral of the Greek Orthodox Church for 1000 years before the Ottomans conquered Constantinople...
I've heard that some Christian churches were converted into mosques after Islam spread to those areas and took hold as the dominant religion of the area. For example, the Hagia Sophia was the main Cathedral of the Greek Orthodox Church for 1000 years before the Ottomans conquered Constantinople and converted it into a Mosque.
I'm wondering if it's possible for any old building to be converted into a mosque? Could my garage or bedroom or a school hall be converted into a mosque?
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If a known non Muslim in our city come to Masjid, are Muslims required to ask whether he converted to Islam or not?
Or can they just ignore him as long as he is doing what Muslims are doing in Masjid ? What if he do not mind responding to question whether he converted or not? Can Muslims allow him to pray ?
Or can they just ignore him as long as he is doing what Muslims are doing in Masjid ?
What if he do not mind responding to question whether he converted or not? Can Muslims allow him to pray ?
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Azaan from multiple mosques in the same vicinity
I live in a Muslim-dominated locality. Some of my friends who are Hindu also live in the same area. There are close to 4 to 5 mosques in the vicinity not too far from each other and they call for prayer at the same time (plus minus a few minutes). My friend asked me a question if Azaan from the mosq...
I live in a Muslim-dominated locality. Some of my friends who are Hindu also live in the same area.
There are close to 4 to 5 mosques in the vicinity not too far from each other and they call for prayer at the same time (plus minus a few minutes).
My friend asked me a question if Azaan from the mosque is a call for prayer to the people, then won't a call from a single mosque will do the job? Why does every mosque in the same local vicinity need to make the call for the prayer?
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Why are women higly discouraged from attending Mosques?
In 4 Sunni schools of thought and especially in Hanafi madhab, women joining in jamat for prayer is considered as highly discouraged and makruh tahrimi. But, there are so many ahadith where we can see our Prophet Muhammad[pbuh] said not to prevent women from going to the mosque, female sahaba used t...
In 4 Sunni schools of thought and especially in Hanafi madhab, women joining in jamat for prayer is considered as highly discouraged and makruh tahrimi. But, there are so many ahadith where we can see our Prophet Muhammad[pbuh] said not to prevent women from going to the mosque, female sahaba used to get out of home for jamat in the mosque. Even Umar[ra] could prevent them from doing that.
> One of the wives of Umar (bin Al-Khattab) used to offer the Fajr and
> the `Isha' prayer in congregation in the Mosque. She was asked why she
> had come out for the prayer as she knew that Umar disliked it, and he
> has great ghaira (self-respect). She replied, "What prevents him from
> stopping me from this act?" The other replied, "The statement of
> Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) : **'Do not stop Allah's women-slaves from going
> to Allah's Mosques' prevents him.**"
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> -Bukhari
So, centuries after the death of our beloved Prophet[pbuh], the Sunni jurists of Ahle Sunnah wal Jamah gave fatwas that women praying in the mosque is considered makruh tahrimi?
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Can I play audio/video of salah-in-masjid and virtually/remotely offer congregational prayer while staying at home (if I am unable to leave home)?
I live in a place where no women have the option of going to masjid. We pray at home. Moreover, I have some physical limitation and I can not go anywhere right now. I don't think I have anyone who I could ask to do congregational prayer with me inside the home. We are still left with 23rd, 25th, 27t...
I live in a place where no women have the option of going to masjid. We pray at home. Moreover, I have some physical limitation and I can not go anywhere right now. I don't think I have anyone who I could ask to do congregational prayer with me inside the home.
We are still left with 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th nights of Ramadan. I really want to offer isha and fajr in congregation.
1. Can I pray in congregation while playing a audio/video of congregational prayer in some masjid in the world?
2. Would you know any such video on YouTube may be, which I can play and then offer my salah along in order to be a part of the congregation?
Shy
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Apr 13, 2023, 12:39 AM
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What does the muezzin call from a minaret outside of prayer time?
I am currently in Indonesia/Java and the muezzin/minaret/mosque calls go on for much longer than what I've experienced before. I've been to a couple of Muslim countries and they've done the calls 5 times a day, couple of minutes and that's that. But here it's 21:03, I have checked the prayer times a...
I am currently in Indonesia/Java and the muezzin/minaret/mosque calls go on for much longer than what I've experienced before. I've been to a couple of Muslim countries and they've done the calls 5 times a day, couple of minutes and that's that.
But here it's 21:03, I have checked the prayer times and the last one was more than two hours ago. The call is still going on. It's currently Ramadan, can it be due to that? And what is the content of the call?
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Can I bring my helmet in with me to the mosque?
Assalamualaikum, This is my first summer on a motorcycle and I intend to ride it to the mosque, now often those who ride carry there helmets with them whenever they leave the bike, for example carrying the helmet around the grocery store while shopping. I would like to ask if it is permissible or at...
Assalamualaikum,
This is my first summer on a motorcycle and I intend to ride it to the mosque, now often those who ride carry there helmets with them whenever they leave the bike, for example carrying the helmet around the grocery store while shopping. I would like to ask if it is permissible or atleast not taboo to bring my helmet in with me and leave it next to me as I pray (I don’t want to leave it with the shoes). I’m too embarrassed to ask at my local mosque so any help would be appreciated,
Jazaakallah.
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about Masjid al Aqsa
In Quran it is said > "Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al- Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing." But as much as I know Masjid al Aqsa was build in the regain of Umar (pbuh) and befo...
In Quran it is said
> "Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al- Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing."
But as much as I know Masjid al Aqsa was build in the regain of Umar (pbuh) and before there was a garbage dump. I know masjid means a place of prostration regardless of religion, but if there was a garbage dump then how can it be a place of prostration?
Can anyone please tell me about it?
Mst Masuma Akter
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Does Hagia Sophia belong to Muslims?
Please make it clear. There must be a solid response. According to the Holy Quran and Sunnah of our beloved prophet Muhammad s.a.w may ALLAH peace and blessings be upon him Ameen. And also Historical . Because it is very painful and it might also disrespect other religious communities and hurt there...
Please make it clear.
There must be a solid response.
According to the Holy Quran
and Sunnah of our beloved prophet Muhammad s.a.w
may ALLAH peace and blessings be upon him
Ameen.
And also Historical .
Because it is very painful and it might also disrespect other religious communities and hurt there feeling also .
TAHIR SADIQ
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my mental issue and my obligations as a Muslim contradict
assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh so i want to ask, I'm a teenager Muslim male, but i, for my entire life i rarely pray at masjid because my social anxiety, im afraid to meet another people and it's really hard to overcome it, but regardless i still do my prayer at home, so am i sinful for...
assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
so i want to ask, I'm a teenager Muslim male, but i, for my entire life i rarely pray at masjid because my social anxiety, im afraid to meet another people and it's really hard to overcome it, but regardless i still do my prayer at home, so am i sinful for not praying in the masjid?
People told me my prayer is valid but I'm still committing a sin by not going to masjid even though im physically well, but like i said, im really afraid of meeting another people or talk or just look at them, i still do my Friday pray at the masjid but even then i still am feel uncomfortable being around a lot of people, this really affect my social life, but i don't know what to do
I hope i can overcome my social anxiety, but for the time being, is my prayer still a valid but sinful pray?
im sorry im not that good at English but i hope whoever reading this get the point I'm trying to say
wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
o pie
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Masjid Al Aqsa was the first qibla, and mentioned in the quran, so why is Medina more holy
I love the prophet more than anyone else, and I know that Medina is very holy and I am not trying to discredit it, and I know that Al Aqsa cannot be more holy than the Kaaba, but why is Medina considered more precious than Al Aqsa. Allah made Al Aqsa the first qibla and mentioned "blessing its surro...
I love the prophet more than anyone else, and I know that Medina is very holy and I am not trying to discredit it, and I know that Al Aqsa cannot be more holy than the Kaaba, but why is Medina considered more precious than Al Aqsa. Allah made Al Aqsa the first qibla and mentioned "blessing its surroundings" in the quran. I am trying to learn not to criticise.
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Someone passes in front of me while i was praying in congregation. Am I responsible for it?
On Friday I missed one rakat and after imam salam I continued my prayer but someone passes in front of me while i was praying. Am i responsible for the sin or the person who passes in front of me If I am responsible what should I do now Is there any kaffarah for me? *Please Answer*
On Friday I missed one rakat and after imam salam I continued my prayer but someone passes in front of me while i was praying.
Am i responsible for the sin or the person who passes in front of me
If I am responsible what should I do now
Is there any kaffarah for me?
*Please Answer*
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Is it correct to refuse entry to masjid for no mask or vaccine
Is it correct to refuse entry to masjid for not wearing a mask? Is it correct to kick someone out of a masjid, such as during Friday khutbah, for not wearing a mask? Is it correct to deny entry for not having vaccine?
Is it correct to refuse entry to masjid for not wearing a mask? Is it correct to kick someone out of a masjid, such as during Friday khutbah, for not wearing a mask? Is it correct to deny entry for not having vaccine?
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What direction do you face to pray when in LA?
The shortest distance between LA and Mecca would have a person facing nearly north. In what direction do Muslims in LA face while praying? If it's east, should it be changed? [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/ztJuX.png
The shortest distance between LA and Mecca would have a person facing nearly north.
In what direction do Muslims in LA face while praying? If it's east, should it be changed?
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