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Made a mistake in Salat with a mispronunciation accident
During sujood in the second rakat, I said Subhaana robbiyal-a'alaa, Subhaana robbiyal-a'alaa, and then in the third time of saying it I said Subhaana robbiyal-a'alaam by accident. Does that invalidate my prayer? I also did sujood sahw for that mistake.
During sujood in the second rakat, I said Subhaana robbiyal-a'alaa, Subhaana robbiyal-a'alaa, and then in the third time of saying it I said Subhaana robbiyal-a'alaam by accident. Does that invalidate my prayer? I also did sujood sahw for that mistake.
Walid
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Ruling on folding your trousers during Salah to prevent Isbal
I have done my research on the topic of Isbal (where the lower garments cover the ankles), and I would like to prevent this from happening by folding my trousers up to not cover my ankles. But here's the issue, I have read that folding your garments during Salah is totally prohibited, meanwhile if I...
I have done my research on the topic of Isbal (where the lower garments cover the ankles), and I would like to prevent this from happening by folding my trousers up to not cover my ankles. But here's the issue, I have read that folding your garments during Salah is totally prohibited, meanwhile if I do not fold them they will cover the ankles. What do I do in this situation? I do not have alternative garments that are not too short or too long.
Wasim Alsaqqa
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Aug 25, 2023, 05:41 PM
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Mastubation of a teen
I’m a teen that masterbate and I want to stop for me to be able to do my prayer what can I do restart my prayer and to stop masturbating . And also does masturbating affect my prayer?
I’m a teen that masterbate and I want to stop for me to be able to do my prayer what can I do restart my prayer and to stop masturbating . And also does masturbating affect my prayer?
Mariam Kanoute
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Jan 12, 2026, 05:14 AM
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Is it common among Sufis to not feel obligated to pray, drink wine, etc.?
From *On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam* (Faysal Al-Tafriqa Bayn Al-Islam wal Zandaqa) by [Al-Ghazali][1] (translation: [pdf][2]) writes: > Included among such matters would be the claims of some **who style themselves Sufis to the effect that they have reached a state between them...
From *On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam* (Faysal Al-Tafriqa Bayn Al-Islam wal Zandaqa) by Al-Ghazali (translation: pdf ) writes:
> Included among such matters would be the claims of some **who style themselves Sufis to the effect that they have reached a state between themselves and God wherein they are no longer obligated to pray, and that drinking wine, devouring state funds, and other forms of disobedience are rendered licit to them**. Such people, without doubt, must be executed...
This passage took me quite by surprise. The text is nearly 1000 years old and might be obsolete. Moreover, even back then, it might only be referring to a very small proportion of the Sufi population. Hence my question:
**Question**: Is it common among Sufis to not feel obligated to pray, drink wine, etc.?
I'm guessing it's not common, but I don't have anything to back up that guess. And there's plenty of Muslims around who don't pray, drink wine, and so on.
Rebecca J. Stones
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Oct 4, 2016, 01:52 AM
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Namaz behind imam who lowers his garment is it accepted
Asslamualikum I have a doubt I am of view that the salah is not accepted when we lower our garment but if our imam lowees his garment so should I read behind him bcoz I think it will be difficult to go to another masjid
Asslamualikum I have a doubt I am of view that the salah is not accepted when we lower our garment but if our imam lowees his garment so should I read behind him bcoz I think it will be difficult to go to another masjid
Muhammad Sufiyan Zubair
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How many Rak'at is it after Isha (Shia)?
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin. Was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Sayyidina wa Azimina, Wa Habibi Qulubina wa Shafii Nufusina, Abul Qasim Muhammad. Wa 'ala Ahli Bayti tayyibina tahireen. ---------- [Hadith (Al Kafi V 3 – The Book Of Salāt CH 84 H 2) from kitab Al-Kafi][2] > (It ha...
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Alhamdulillahi rabbil-'alamin. Was-Salatu was-Salam 'ala Sayyidina wa Azimina, Wa Habibi Qulubina wa Shafii Nufusina, Abul Qasim Muhammad. Wa 'ala Ahli Bayti tayyibina tahireen.
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Hadith (Al Kafi V 3 – The Book Of Salāt CH 84 H 2) from kitab Al-Kafi
> (It has been narrated) from Abu Abdullah (asws) having said:
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> ‘The Obligatory and the optional (Salāts) are fifty one Rak’at –
> **from it are two Rak’at after the night (to be prayed) seated, counted as one Rak’at prayed while he is standing.** The Obligatory
> from these are seventeen Rak’at, and the optional are thirty four
> Rak’at’.
Arabic text is
I didn't understand the description in bold. Translation is terrible. And I don't understand Arabic either.
**How many Rak'at is it after Isha?**
Can anyone explain how is it prayed and how the number of rak'ats are counted based on how it is prayed?
I didn't understand the description in bold. Translation is terrible. And I don't understand Arabic either.
**How many Rak'at is it after Isha?**
Can anyone explain how is it prayed and how the number of rak'ats are counted based on how it is prayed?
user31217
Apr 29, 2022, 10:26 AM
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Praying at school in a non-Muslim country
**Assalamu Alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh. I'd like to ask this question that's been bothering me for a long time already. I was born Muslim, Alhamdulillah, but my parents are ex-Muslims. I haven't been a practicing Muslim as a child, but I still thought of myself as a Muslim. Later, a friend s...
**Assalamu Alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh. I'd like to ask this question that's been bothering me for a long time already.
I was born Muslim, Alhamdulillah, but my parents are ex-Muslims. I haven't been a practicing Muslim as a child, but I still thought of myself as a Muslim. Later, a friend started introducing me more to Islam, and I did many research by myself, I started being a better Muslim and later learned how to pray, and now I pray all the daily prayers Subhan Allah. My parents know that I am a religious person, and they accepted me praying Alhamdulillah. And here's the main thing I'm concerned about: almost everyday, my school ends so late that I miss Dhuhr and Asr too, Astaghfirullah. I have tried praying at school, tried finding a private corner but it's extremely difficult. I have been thinking that should I talk with my teacher or my parents, but I'm also afraid they're gonna mock me etc, I don't have the courage Astaghfirullah. I feel so, so guilty even though I pray them when I come home and I come home when Maghrib time has already begun. I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any advice? Jazak Allahu Khair!**
broccoli375
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Jan 3, 2026, 07:33 AM
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What if someone makes a mistake reciting Surah fatiha in prayer?
If while praying a person makes a mistake in Surah Fatiha and realizes his mistake after saying Ameen does he have to begin recitation again from the beginning or should he start from the Ayah that he got wrong? What about a person who makes this mistake behind an imam and has to hurry because the I...
If while praying a person makes a mistake in Surah Fatiha and realizes his mistake after saying Ameen does he have to begin recitation again from the beginning or should he start from the Ayah that he got wrong? What about a person who makes this mistake behind an imam and has to hurry because the Imam has started bowing?
Nasim
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Aug 7, 2015, 03:11 PM
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Praying Salah outside home for women
Assalamualaikum I live in a country where only 1/100 mosques have space for women, and there are rarely any prayer spots. So, when I am outside home, and there are no washroom to do wudu and no proper place to pray as a woman, what do I do? Also please reply a result with Quranic or hadithic referen...
Assalamualaikum
I live in a country where only 1/100 mosques have space for women, and there are rarely any prayer spots. So, when I am outside home, and there are no washroom to do wudu and no proper place to pray as a woman, what do I do?
Also please reply a result with Quranic or hadithic reference since I am a Sunni Muslim.
Lamia Nahian
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During salat who is permissible to answer "sami'a Allahu li-man hamidah"?
While in congregational salat ,after the imam has risen from the ruku position stating "sami'a Allahu li-man hamidah " do the followers say Rabbana wa laka l-hamd" out loud?
While in congregational salat ,after the imam has risen from the ruku position stating "sami'a Allahu li-man hamidah " do the followers say Rabbana wa laka l-hamd" out loud?
Nasir
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Oct 14, 2025, 05:47 AM
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Is it proven to say this du'a before niyyah of salah?
> Inni Wajjhatu Wajhiya Lillazi Fataras Samawati Wal Ardha Hanifaun Wa Maa Ana Minal Mushrikeen. Translation: "I have made myself attentive towards Him who has created the earth & sky & I surrendered to Him. I am not one of those who associate something with Him." **Question:** This is done in Hanaf...
> Inni Wajjhatu Wajhiya Lillazi Fataras Samawati Wal Ardha Hanifaun Wa Maa Ana Minal Mushrikeen.
Translation: "I have made myself attentive towards Him who has created the earth & sky & I surrendered to Him. I am not one of those who associate something with Him."
**Question:** This is done in Hanafi school but I want to know if there's an authentic Hadith.
According to this article ["What Is Namaz"](http://www.islamic-web.com/namaz-salat/what-is-prayer/) it is said **before** the Niyyah. I thought the order was Niyyah, Takbeer, opening du'a (there's a few).
user28136
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Jun 15, 2018, 02:08 PM
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Can I pray earlier due to my work place
We have a prayer room at work and there i am the only Muslim woman , Am I able to pray earlier before all the men pray? They use it at its designated times and I know it isn’t permissible to pray earlier but in this situation I’m really not sure on what to do. If I go in earlier before all of them a...
We have a prayer room at work and there i am the only Muslim woman
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Am I able to pray earlier before all the men pray? They use it at its designated times and I know it isn’t permissible to pray earlier but in this situation I’m really not sure on what to do.
If I go in earlier before all of them and pray is this allowed?
Or should I pray my rakat at home for all the prayers I missed?
Please advise
Mina Hashmi
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Mar 14, 2025, 06:47 AM
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Is my Ghusl valid, if I didn’t know?
A few days ago I made my ghusl and normally went on with my day and prayed. Just now, I took a close look at my nails and noticed that there was a bit of glue, that must have been there from the last time I used glue ( before I made ghusl ). I wonder if that makes my Ghusl invalid, as the whole body...
A few days ago I made my ghusl and normally went on with my day and prayed. Just now, I took a close look at my nails and noticed that there was a bit of glue, that must have been there from the last time I used glue ( before I made ghusl ).
I wonder if that makes my Ghusl invalid, as the whole body has to be wetted for ghusl, but I didn‘t know about the glue until now.
user57114
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Dec 17, 2023, 03:17 PM
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Do I need to raise my hands for saying the dua in Salah?
How to make dua before tasleem in Salah? In what position should I be to say my dua? Should I raise my hands or should I simply be in a sitting position?
How to make dua before tasleem in Salah? In what position should I be to say my dua? Should I raise my hands or should I simply be in a sitting position?
imran ali mohammad
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Did more than two prostrations in sujud as sahw. Is my prayer valid?
I made two mistakes in my Salah and I thought I needed to offer four prostrations meaning sujud as sahw twice. I realized my mistake afterwards is my prayer valid or not?
I made two mistakes in my Salah and I thought I needed to offer four prostrations meaning sujud as sahw twice. I realized my mistake afterwards is my prayer valid or not?
user64352
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What is the best time for optional night prayer?
Optional night prayer is a confirmed Sunnah and it is the best prayer after the obligatory ones. **The Prophet (may Allah exalt his mention) said**: >The best prayer after the obligatory prayer is the optional night prayer. [[Sunan an-Nasa'i 1614](http://www.sunnah.com/nasai/20/17)]
Optional night prayer is a confirmed Sunnah and it is the best prayer after the obligatory ones.
**The Prophet (may Allah exalt his mention) said**:
>The best prayer after the obligatory prayer is the optional night prayer.
[[Sunan an-Nasa'i 1614](http://www.sunnah.com/nasai/20/17)]
user5121
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Missed salah due to arguement
Assalamualaikum, I have a weird question: I have missed Asr and Maghrib due to arguments with couple of people. Not only that, I was not mentally feeling focused towards Allah and salah at that point (may Allah forgive me). Is there a way to make these up? Or am I done for, for deliberately missing...
Assalamualaikum,
I have a weird question: I have missed Asr and Maghrib due to arguments with couple of people. Not only that, I was not mentally feeling focused towards Allah and salah at that point (may Allah forgive me). Is there a way to make these up? Or am I done for, for deliberately missing these waqts due to my own stupidity and incompetence? Please help with some guidance.
JazakAllah Khair
wasadri94
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What people recite having their right-hand on their forehead after every fajr salat?
After every salat in masjid, I often see that some people recite something putting their right-hands on their head or forehead and counts in another hand. What is that dua and where they have found it? If it really exists, then what is the benefit of reciting it and how many times should it be recit...
After every salat in masjid, I often see that some people recite something putting their right-hands on their head or forehead and counts in another hand.
What is that dua and where they have found it?
If it really exists, then what is the benefit of reciting it and how many times should it be recite?
Jajakallah.
Enamul Hassan
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When we should perform sajdah sahu?
In the times when confusion comes in my salah, sometimes there is doubt that I have left a rakat and sometimes I am sure that I have left a rakat. I have to do sajdah sahu in second case but, what about the first case ? I have to do sajda sahu in first case also ?
In the times when confusion comes in my salah, sometimes there is doubt that I have left a rakat and sometimes I am sure that I have left a rakat. I have to do sajdah sahu in second case but, what about the first case ? I have to do sajda sahu in first case also ?
Student28
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Ruling on making up years of missed prayer
If somebody missed out on salah for a few years intentionally out of negligence, are they obliged to make it all up (by praying a prayer of the current time and then adding a one after it for years), or should one repent to Allah and never miss a prayer again? There doesn't seem to be a clear answer...
If somebody missed out on salah for a few years intentionally out of negligence, are they obliged to make it all up (by praying a prayer of the current time and then adding a one after it for years), or should one repent to Allah and never miss a prayer again? There doesn't seem to be a clear answer on what is the correct view online. Could somebody help me?
Muslim
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