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Sujud as sahu for repeating fatiha in order to correct
Do we need to do sujud as sahu for repeating fatiha in salah in order to correct a word or ayah before going to sujud
Do we need to do sujud as sahu for repeating fatiha in salah in order to correct a word or ayah before going to sujud
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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?
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What is being recited before the Bismillah in Surah Al-Fatihah?
When I listen to the first Sura in the Quran, Sura Al-Fatihah, I hear some words at the beginning which are not part of the text in my Quran: What do these words mean? After trying to listen to what it is saying, and searching a bit, I find a transliteration like "Audzubillah Himinas Syaiton Nirojim...
When I listen to the first Sura in the Quran, Sura Al-Fatihah, I hear some words at the beginning which are not part of the text in my Quran:
What do these words mean? After trying to listen to what it is saying, and searching a bit, I find a transliteration like "Audzubillah Himinas Syaiton Nirojim". Apparently the first word means "we seek refuge in Allah", and then there is something about evil maybe?
By contrast, the mp3 for the next Surah, Al-Baqarah, just starts with the "Bismillah" as it is written in my Quran.
What is being recited before the Bismillah in Surah Al-Fatihah?
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How to know the hidden meanings in Surah Al-Fatiha for curing illness?
I've read a hadith(authentic) where a companion **healed another person by reciting Fatiha.** It's also recited among the Salaf for healing purposes. But one needs to know the subtle meanings of this surah & what it contains of to properly avail its healing ability(obv all healing comes from Allah S...
I've read a hadith(authentic) where a companion **healed another person by reciting Fatiha.** It's also recited among the Salaf for healing purposes.
But one needs to know the subtle meanings of this surah & what it contains of to properly avail its healing ability(obv all healing comes from Allah SWT, everything else just a medium). Source: Zad Al-Ma`ad 4/318
So, how do I come to know these **subtle meanings & insights from the Surah Al-Fatiha?**
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Seeking Clarity
I Seek clarity for peace of mind. Please forgive any repetitive questions: 1. During prayer, if I suspect a mistake in Al-Fatiha but am unsure due to my limited knowledge, should I repeat it or continue and complete my prayer without Sujud As-Sahw? 2. If I pause after "Siraatal-lazeena an'amta 'alai...
I Seek clarity for peace of mind. Please forgive any repetitive questions:
1. During prayer, if I suspect a mistake in Al-Fatiha but am unsure due to my limited knowledge, should I repeat it or continue and complete my prayer without Sujud As-Sahw?
2. If I pause after "Siraatal-lazeena an'amta 'alaihim" in Al-Fatiha and continue(this can happen multiple times in one prayer(e.g., Dhuhr Fard(4 rak'ahs))) and complete my prayer, is my prayer valid(is stopping here permissible?), or do I need to perform Sujud As-Sahw?
3. In congregational prayer, if a front-row space remains unfilled, does my prayer in a back row remain valid, or do I need to perform Sujud As-Sahw?
4. For Wudu, is thoroughly swishing water in my mouth and inhaling deeply into my nose required, or is putting water in/out and a light inhalation sufficient?
5. During Wudu, if I am unsure whether I completely wiped the nape of my neck, must I repeat the wiping for certainty?
6. Is it best to ignore doubts in worship and consider my acts valid? I often repeat prayers due to concerns about:
6.1. Recitation accuracy(any verbal parts).
6.2. Prematurely moving before completing recitation(e.g., prostrating during Tahmid).
6.3. Omitting an obligatory part(e.g., Sujud Tasbih).
6.4. Tongue movement, noises, speaking, or laughing.
6.5. Insufficient pauses between elements of recitation(e.g., between tasleems at the end of prayer).
Thank you for reading. These doubts affect my peace of mind, and I seek guidance.
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Mistake in the prononciation of surah al fatiha
Assalam ´aleykoum, I think that sometimes I may have pronounce « … na’budu’a… » instead of « … na’budu wa… » in the fifth verse of Surah Al Fatiha. Does that change the meaning? Should I repeat my prayer if I realize this error and the time of the prayer...
Assalam ´aleykoum,
I think that sometimes I may have pronounce « … na’budu’a… » instead of « … na’budu wa… » in the fifth verse of Surah Al Fatiha. Does that change the meaning? Should I repeat my prayer if I realize this error and the time of the prayer is not over? Should I make up the other prayers from previous days where I may have make this mistake.
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Mistake in surat al fatiha
Salam when I was reading surah al fatiha during my prayer I think I said "Alhamdul rabil alameen" instead of "Alhamdulilahi rabil alameen". If I make that mistake in the previous prayer do I have to repeat that prayer after the next prayer?
Salam when I was reading surah al fatiha during my prayer I think I said "Alhamdul rabil alameen" instead of "Alhamdulilahi rabil alameen". If I make that mistake in the previous prayer do I have to repeat that prayer after the next prayer?
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Surah Al-Fatihah verses 1:6-7 - Did people in the past already receive Allah's favors?
In the two last verses of surah Al-Fatihah, verse 1:6 and 1:7, it says, > *"Guide us along the straight path, the path of those You've bestowed your favors onto them, not those You're furious with, and those who > are astray".* The verse specifically described about people whom Allah gave His favors...
In the two last verses of surah Al-Fatihah, verse 1:6 and 1:7, it says,
> *"Guide us along the straight path, the path of those You've bestowed your favors onto them, not those You're furious with, and those who
> are astray".*
The verse specifically described about people whom Allah gave His favors (like sustenances, wealth, health, etc.) as in past tense, which means the favors was already given to them and today we ask the same favors from Him. I think if the verses talking about the path to get the favors (rewards) those not yet given, the verse 7 would have used the word guidance instead.
Am I correct to say that the verses are actually and specifically talking about the favors people in the past used to get in this world during their lifetime from Allah?.
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Why do some masajid ask us to read Surah Fatiha in dua?
After Farz prayers, normally the Imam does a dua in which we all participate. I have observed a few masjids I visited, the Imams in middle of dua say 'Al-Fatiha' and then goes quite for 20-30 seconds (I assume he is reciting Surah Fatiha). What is the significance of this? Is there a Hadith I can re...
After Farz prayers, normally the Imam does a dua in which we all participate. I have observed a few masjids I visited, the Imams in middle of dua say 'Al-Fatiha' and then goes quite for 20-30 seconds (I assume he is reciting Surah Fatiha).
What is the significance of this? Is there a Hadith I can refer to understand the context?
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Saying ameen after surah fatiha when reading alone behind imam
When praying behind Imam. If it's loud prayer, we have to recite Surah fatiha after Imam recites Surah fatiha. But before that when Imam finishes his fatiha we have to say Ameen. **But after that when i finish my fatiha do i have to say Ameen again?**
When praying behind Imam. If it's loud prayer, we have to recite Surah fatiha after Imam recites Surah fatiha. But before that when Imam finishes his fatiha we have to say Ameen. **But after that when i finish my fatiha do i have to say Ameen again?**
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Made Mistakes In Surah al-Fatihah
So i was praying and than i realized something was wrong when i was reciting surah al-fatiha and i felt like i was making mistakes and than i was really confused than i searched surah al-fatiha i saw 2 lines were different than what i was reciting all these days and i am still not sure if it happend...
So i was praying and than i realized something was wrong when i was reciting surah al-fatiha and i felt like i was making mistakes and than i was really confused than i searched surah al-fatiha i saw 2 lines were different than what i was reciting all these days and i am still not sure if it happend only that time or i was doing this all along after this i was really dissapointed how all my Namaz went to waste and was depressed and i still can't get if i was really doing it wrong all this time or if it was just this time please help and tell me what should i do
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Can you only read the al-Fatihah in any prayer and rakaat?
So,sometimes I want to do a sunnah prayer but the problem is that I have no time. Even if I do,it's not very long. So,I always think to myself "Can I do it without reading the extra surah after the al-Fatihah? Is it allowed? Will Allah accept it?". Finally,I've found this website and I hope this wil...
So,sometimes I want to do a sunnah prayer but the problem is that I have no time. Even if I do,it's not very long. So,I always think to myself "Can I do it without reading the extra surah after the al-Fatihah? Is it allowed? Will Allah accept it?". Finally,I've found this website and I hope this will help me.
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Is only surah Fatiha enough to fulfill fard of Qiraah during salah?
For example on the 2nd rakkah of Fajr, is it satisfactory to ONLY recite surah Al Fatiha? Or is it farz to read an additional surah from the Quran after that?
For example on the 2nd rakkah of Fajr, is it satisfactory to ONLY recite surah Al Fatiha? Or is it farz to read an additional surah from the Quran after that?
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What is the meaning of „The Seven Mathani“?
Selamun aleikum, I have a question regarding the meaning of The Seven Mathani (Seven of the Oft-repeated) in Verse 15:87. I know that most of the scholars consider it as to be Al-Fatiha or the seven long Surahs. Now I found a Hadith, which could lead to an interpretation that the Quran itself is mea...
Selamun aleikum,
I have a question regarding the meaning of The Seven Mathani (Seven of the Oft-repeated) in Verse 15:87. I know that most of the scholars consider it as to be Al-Fatiha or the seven long Surahs. Now I found a Hadith, which could lead to an interpretation that the Quran itself is meant by it:
... this is what Al-Daraqutni reported from the Hadith of Abu Hurairah that The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: “If you recite ‘Al-hamdu Lillahi Rabi Al-Alamin’, you have to recite ‘Bismi Allahi Arrahman Arrahim; this Surah is the mother of the Qur'an, and the mother of the Book, and the mother of the seven Mathani, and ‘Bismi Allahi Arrahmani Arrahim’ is one of its verses”.
Source: https://www.islamweb.net/en/fatwa/87131/basmala-in-surah-al-fatihah
I know there are other hadiths, which shows, that Al-Fatiha is meant by it. The point here I want to make, is, that the Hadith states: „the mother of the Seven Mathani“, so it shows that Al-Fatiha is the mother of the Seven Mathani, also of the Book and of the Quran. So it is mentioned in an enumeration of maybe the same thing. Otherwise al-Fatiha would be the mother of itself, or am I overlooking something.
So I am not a scholar, but I trust our scholars. I also don’t know, whether the hadith is authentic, but my question is: Am I observing something completely wrong here or what it the approach to the mentioned hadith?
Allah knows best and may he protect us from the whispers of Shaitan.
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can we repeat surah fatia 2 times in one rakat
can we recite surah Fatiha 2 rimes in on Rakat. one after another like first we recite surah Fatiha and then instead of reciting another surah like surah ikhlas we recite surah Fatiha again because we can recite any surah from the Quran
can we recite surah Fatiha 2 rimes in on Rakat. one after another like first we recite surah Fatiha and then instead of reciting another surah like surah ikhlas we recite surah Fatiha again because we can recite any surah from the Quran
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Should a muslim woman meet with male colleague for condolence about his deceased relative?
It is sunnah to visit people whose relatives passed away. I am a muslim woman and I work with male as well as female engineers. One of my male colleague's cousin recently passed away. Should/Must I visit him (at his work station in office) and recite fatiha? Is it a deed encouraged in Islam, in my p...
It is sunnah to visit people whose relatives passed away.
I am a muslim woman and I work with male as well as female engineers. One of my male colleague's cousin recently passed away. Should/Must I visit him (at his work station in office) and recite fatiha? Is it a deed encouraged in Islam, in my particular scenerio?
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Can you read sura Fatihah after the Fatihah in Salaah?
After reciting Al Fatihah you can recite another sura in rak'ats 1 and 2. Can that sura be sura Fatihah?
After reciting Al Fatihah you can recite another sura in rak'ats 1 and 2. Can that sura be sura Fatihah?
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Is "all praise is due to Allah" as opposed to only some praise, or praise directed at anything/anyone else?
Does "All praise is due to Allah" in the Opening of the Quran mean that all praise is due to Him as opposed to only some praise, or that all praise is due to Him and not to be directed at anything/anyone else?
Does "All praise is due to Allah" in the Opening of the Quran mean that all praise is due to Him as opposed to only some praise, or that all praise is due to Him and not to be directed at anything/anyone else?
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What/who is “the straight path” (صراط المستقیم)? (Shia view)
With respect to the verse 6 of the first Surah of the holy Quran (i.e. Surat-al-Fatihah), > Guide us to the straight path (6) path of those you have gifted (7) > >(اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ ﴿٦﴾ صراط الذین انعمت علیهم (7 What does "the straight path" or "صراط المستقیم" mean according to Shii...
With respect to the verse 6 of the first Surah of the holy Quran (i.e. Surat-al-Fatihah),
> Guide us to the straight path (6) path of those you have gifted (7)
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>(اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ ﴿٦﴾ صراط الذین انعمت علیهم (7
What does "the straight path" or "صراط المستقیم" mean according to Shiite view? With the hint provided in the next verse, who are those Allah has gifted?
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Right way to recite Surah Fatiha
I want to know what is the right way to recite the last verse of `Surah Fatiha`, is it `Walaz Zauleen`. or `Walad Dauleen`. what is the right sound one should make i have consulted many Molvi in this regard some say first method is correct and some say the second is correct i tried searching it here...
I want to know what is the right way to recite the last verse of
Surah Fatiha
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is it Walaz Zauleen
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or Walad Dauleen
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what is the right sound one should make i have consulted many Molvi in this regard some say first method is correct and some say the second is correct i tried searching it here but didnt seem to find a relevant question.
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