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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
Prayer Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Show all fatawaWhat to recite if I do not know the dua-e-qunoot for the Witr prayer?
Is it wajib to recite any dua in the witr prayer or do we have to recite the dua ‘Allahumma inna nasta’eenuka wa nastagh-firuka…’?
If the Imam stays silent between each ayah for a long duration, is my Salah valid?
In congregation – if the imam recites so slowly that between every ayah of the Qur’an that he recites there is a silence greater than the length it takes to recite 3 tasbihs – would such prayer be…
Where should a woman place her hands in prayer (whilst standing)?
Should women place their hands on their chests or below their chests during prayer?
What do we recite in the last two rak’ats of the Fard prayer?
Please explain the ruling of reciting Surah Fatihah in the last two rak’ahs of the Fard prayers (of Zuhr, Asr, Isha) [when praying alone].
What is Salatul Awabeen and how do I pray it?
What is salatul awabeen and how can I pray it?
What if I don’t shorten my prayer (qasr) as a traveller?
What is the ruling for travellers Salah for instance if you are away from home and you pray the full prayer rather than shortening it are you sinful?
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