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Is it recommended to perform Qada' of nafl/sunna prayers?
In this [post][1] there's a quote of a maliki point of view regarding how to make up at least fajr prayer (malikis distinct between the sunna and fard of fajr by calling the fard sobh). I also know that some schools a allow making up witr, but don't exactly know the limitations. My Question is: What...
In this post there's a quote of a maliki point of view regarding how to make up at least fajr prayer (malikis distinct between the sunna and fard of fajr by calling the fard sobh). I also know that some schools a allow making up witr, but don't exactly know the limitations.
My Question is:
What are/is the view(s) of scholars on performing qada' for nafl/sunna prayers, is it recommended, if yes how and are there any limitation (for example can I do qada' when ever I recall it as the case for fard according the sahih hadith:
> "He who forgets the prayer, or he slept (and it was omitted), its expiation is (only) that he should observe it when he remembers it."
. or can I only make up the prayers I missed actually).
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Can a child who has not reached puberty lead prayer
Is it acceptable for a young child to lead nafl or the daily prayer if they have not reached puberty. If so, give a thorough explanation backed up by reliable references and sunnah.
Is it acceptable for a young child to lead nafl or the daily prayer if they have not reached puberty. If so, give a thorough explanation backed up by reliable references and sunnah.
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Can we offer voluntary prayers as charity/sadaqah, so that Allah removes our difficulties?
I have heard a hadith which says that indeed, sadaqah/charity postpones/removes a coming adversity. I have also heard that we can offer voluntary prayer (like 2 nafl) as sadaqa (even though I have not been able to find an authentic reference from Quran or hadith). These days I am going through a lot...
I have heard a hadith which says that indeed, sadaqah/charity postpones/removes a coming adversity.
I have also heard that we can offer voluntary prayer (like 2 nafl) as sadaqa (even though I have not been able to find an authentic reference from Quran or hadith).
These days I am going through a lot of trials, one after the other (which encompasses monetary and valuables' loss, multiple incidents of theft, problems at work place, health issues). So I want to give charity, so that Allah, by His grace and mercy, removes upcoming difficulties and make it easy for me inshaAllah.
The question is that since I am short of cash at the moment, can I offer nafl/voluntary prayers as sadaqa?
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Jun 15, 2021, 10:01 AM
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Is Nafil allowed after Faraz of Asr ?
I performed *Nafil* prayer(namaz) after *Asr Faraz* namaz, one person came and said you should not perform any namaz (Salah) after Asr Faraz. I would like to know is it allowed to offer *Nafil* namaz after Farz namaz of Asr? There is a same doubt with offering *Nafil* namaz after Fajr. Would anyone...
I performed *Nafil* prayer(namaz) after *Asr Faraz* namaz, one person came and said you should not perform any namaz (Salah) after Asr Faraz.
I would like to know is it allowed to offer *Nafil* namaz after Farz namaz of Asr?
There is a same doubt with offering *Nafil* namaz after Fajr. Would anyone clarify on this?
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When to pray nafl prayers?
Salam I want to know when can one pray nafl prayers? Can I pray some nafl immediately after say Zuhr, Maghrib and Isha? Or can we pray nafl anytime apart from the forbidden times? Are they always done in two Rakats? So would I do 2 rakats finish them start another 2 finish them and keep going till I...
Salam
I want to know when can one pray nafl prayers? Can I pray some nafl immediately after say Zuhr, Maghrib and Isha? Or can we pray nafl anytime apart from the forbidden times? Are they always done in two Rakats? So would I do 2 rakats finish them start another 2 finish them and keep going till I want to stop?
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Can I pray the 4 nafl rakat after dhuhr without praying the 2 rakat that precede the fard salat?
Can I pray the 4 nafl rakat *after* dhuhr without praying the 2 rakat *before* dhuhr?
Can I pray the 4 nafl rakat *after* dhuhr without praying the 2 rakat *before* dhuhr?
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How do we offer tahiyatul wudu prayers, and do we perform it even in the prohibited times?
when can we pray nafal after wadu and how to pray it . Specifically i want to know can we pray wadu nafal on fajr and asar time as it is prohibited to pray nafal on fajr and asar time. And also is it necessary to pray tahiyatul wudu nafal while the body is still wet after wadu??
when can we pray nafal after wadu and how to pray it . Specifically i want to know can we pray wadu nafal on fajr and asar time as it is prohibited to pray nafal on fajr and asar time. And also is it necessary to pray tahiyatul wudu nafal while the body is still wet after wadu??
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How should we divide our worship at night?
If someone was going to spend all night in worship, hoping to obtain Laylatul Qadr, what should he do? Like should he spend all of it praying, or some of it praying, some istighfar, some duas, etc. What is the prescribed "division" for this?
If someone was going to spend all night in worship, hoping to obtain Laylatul Qadr, what should he do? Like should he spend all of it praying, or some of it praying, some istighfar, some duas, etc. What is the prescribed "division" for this?
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Is it valid to offer salat ul tasbeeh after jummah prayer?
After performing jummah pray I uses to offer salat ul tasbeeh pray, but my grandma said to perform salat ul tasbeeh before jummah. So I just want to ask is it valid to offer salat ul tasbeeh after jummah prayer?
After performing jummah pray I uses to offer salat ul tasbeeh pray, but my grandma said to perform salat ul tasbeeh before jummah. So I just want to ask is it valid to offer salat ul tasbeeh after jummah prayer?
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What is Salat ul Awabeen? Is it supported by Sahih Hadiths?
I recently came across the below message: > Generally the six rakats after the Maghrib salah is called the Salatul > Awabeen. However, according to the Sahih and authentic ahadith, > Salatul Awabeen has been used to described Salatul Duha. > > Saaiduna Zaid Ibn Arqam Radiallahu Anhu said “The Prophe...
I recently came across the below message:
> Generally the six rakats after the Maghrib salah is called the Salatul
> Awabeen. However, according to the Sahih and authentic ahadith,
> Salatul Awabeen has been used to described Salatul Duha.
>
> Saaiduna Zaid Ibn Arqam Radiallahu Anhu said “The Prophet of Allah
> Sallallahu Alahi Wasalam came out to the people of Quba while they
> were praying and said, “Salatul Awabeen is the time when the young
> camels sit (i.e. they sit because of the intense heat) (Sahih Muslim)
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> The hadith regarding the six rakats after Maghrib salah can be found
> in Sunan Tirmizi where Saaiduna Abu Hurairah Radiallahu Anhu narrates
> that the Prophet of Allah Sallallahu Alahi Wasalam said that the
> performing of six rakats without indulging in any worldly affairs
> would derive reward equivalent to twelve years nafl prayers. (Sunan
> Tirmizi p.98 v.1)
**I would like to request more information on the subject.**
Ahmed
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Apr 25, 2020, 06:24 AM
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How to pray Salatul Duha?
How and when do i pray Salatul Duha (Sunrise Prayer).
How and when do i pray Salatul Duha (Sunrise Prayer).
MBA LIYU
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Can Salat-ul-Tasbeeh be prayed during Dahwa e kubra?
Can we pray Salat-ul-Tasbeeh during dahwa e kubra (time before start of zuhur prayer) ?
Can we pray Salat-ul-Tasbeeh during dahwa e kubra (time before start of zuhur prayer) ?
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Does this hadith means it is allowed to pray in not mandatory prayers reciting al-fatihah only?
In sahih Muslim we find this hadith: > 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed two rak'ahs of the dawn prayer and he shortened them (to the extent) that I (out of surprise) said: Did he recite in them Surah Fatiha (only)? (Source [sahih Muslim][1], sunan [abu Dawood][2]) Can we con...
In sahih Muslim we find this hadith:
> 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed two rak'ahs of the dawn prayer and he shortened them (to the extent) that I (out of surprise) said:
Did he recite in them Surah Fatiha (only)? (Source sahih Muslim , sunan abu Dawood )
Can we conclude from it that our Prophet (pbuh) prayed this optional (nafl) prayer reciting only the fatihah in each rak'a?
Could we conclude from this that this would apply for any other optional prayer too?
Or does it just mean it is sunnah to pray it "fast"?
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How many Sunnah and Nafl rak'at one should offer in Jumuah salah according to all the 4 Imaams?
I want to know how many sunnah and nafl rak'ats one should offer in Jumuah prayer/salah according to all the 4 Imaams? It would be great if you could tell me in details about all 4 Imaams.
I want to know how many sunnah and nafl rak'ats one should offer in Jumuah prayer/salah according to all the 4 Imaams?
It would be great if you could tell me in details about all 4 Imaams.
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What's more virtuous, to pray sitting or standing?
Which is better, to spend Qiyam Al-Layl praying sitting, with khushoo and overall feeling comfortable, or to pray standing, tolerating pain because you've standing for some hours, with less or slightly less khushoo than sitting?
Which is better, to spend Qiyam Al-Layl praying sitting, with khushoo and overall feeling comfortable, or to pray standing, tolerating pain because you've standing for some hours, with less or slightly less khushoo than sitting?
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What's the ruling on eating after Fajr (when fasting) because the Azan was late?
In my country, the Fajr Azan is around an hour after Fajr comes except in Ramadan. While I was fasting in Shawwal and I forgot that they give the Azan late, I (most likely) drank at Fajr time because I didn't hear the Azan. Does this affect the fast or not? Note the fasting was voluntary
In my country, the Fajr Azan is around an hour after Fajr comes except in Ramadan. While I was fasting in Shawwal and I forgot that they give the Azan late, I (most likely) drank at Fajr time because I didn't hear the Azan. Does this affect the fast or not? Note the fasting was voluntary
Qataada
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Praying Tahajjud in the summers. Can anyone give me some advice please
Assalamalaikum, My understanding of tahajjud is that it is the (nafal) prayer that is prayed after one sleeps and awakes for the purpose of prayer: > They arise from [their] beds; they supplicate their Lord in fear and > aspiration, and from what We have provided them, they spend. (32:16) and it is...
Assalamalaikum,
My understanding of tahajjud is that it is the (nafal) prayer that is prayed after one sleeps and awakes for the purpose of prayer:
> They arise from [their] beds; they supplicate their Lord in fear and
> aspiration, and from what We have provided them, they spend. (32:16)
and it is also recommended to do this in the last third of the night, so before Fajr prayers.
But recently with the summers timings her in UK it has become really difficult, as the isha prayer time starts at around 11:15 and the Fajr time starts at around 2:30, and this gap will further decrease as summer arrives.
I have found it very difficult to sleep for an hour after a full day of work and then wake up for tahajjud.
During such conditions can one pray tahajjud with isha? or not sleep at all and pray till fajr and then sleep?
Some guidance on this would really be appreciated.
Thank you
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How should one pray two by two rak'ats of naafil?
As-Salamu alaikum brothers and sisters, i heard that Duma should be prayed two by two, that's saying the Salam in each second rakah, does that mean that (1) you have to announce (by heart) the intention and takbir l-ihram again? (2) and are witr and qiyam al layl also two by two? (3) and is saying S...
As-Salamu alaikum brothers and sisters, i heard that Duma should be prayed two by two, that's saying the Salam in each second rakah, does that mean that (1) you have to announce (by heart) the intention and takbir l-ihram again? (2) and are witr and qiyam al layl also two by two? (3) and is saying Salam after each two rak'ats fardh? Because I prayed 12 rak'ats of duha with only saying one Salam. (4) and after you say the Salam, are you able to move to another place and finish the prayer? Jazakum Allah khayran...
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Will my roza (fasting) be accepted or not?
I kept nafil roza (fasting) and I came to know that I was mistaken about the azan time; I ate the sehri (pre-dawn meal) 15 minutes after the azan so will this roza (fast) be considered or not? Or do I have to repeat it?
I kept nafil roza (fasting) and I came to know that I was mistaken about the azan time; I ate the sehri (pre-dawn meal) 15 minutes after the azan so will this roza (fast) be considered or not? Or do I have to repeat it?
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Will voluntary fasts compensate any shortage in obligatory fasts on the Day of Judgement?
If I had fallen short of my obligatory fasts without being aware, will my voluntary fasts be counted to compensate them on the Day of Judgement like the way shortage in obligatory Salah is compensated with voluntary Salah?
If I had fallen short of my obligatory fasts without being aware, will my voluntary fasts be counted to compensate them on the Day of Judgement like the way shortage in obligatory Salah is compensated with voluntary Salah?
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