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John Starling
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When does Eid prayer start?
Q: When does Eid prayer begin? A: The ‘Eid prayers are communal obligations. Their times are like that of Ṣalāt al-Ḍuḥā. The window...
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John Starling
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Can I follow the prayer online?
Q: Is it permissible to prayer with an Imam through a live broadcast like Facebook Live or Youtube? A: No. If both you and the Imam are...
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John Starling
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What's the best way to pray Qiyamul layl?
Q: What's the best way to pray Qiyamul layl? A: Qiyām al-Layl is recommended and commenced with two short rakʿahs; its intention is made...
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John Starling
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When is the best time to pray Qiyam al-Layl?
The last half of the night is better to pray qiyam al-layl than the first. The night starts at the Maghrib athan and ends at the Fajr...
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John Starling
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When should I pray tarawih?
Q: When should I pray tarawih? A: The time for Tarawih is between the emphasized routine prayer of ʿIshāʾ and Witr in the masjid; the...
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John Starling
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When should qunut be made in the witr prayer?
Q: When should qunut be made in the witr prayer? A: Qunūt is preferably made after standing from the bowing position. Source: Bidayat...
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John Starling
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What dua should be made in Qunut?
Q: What dua should be made in Qunut? A: The recommended dua, which should be made in Arabic, for qunut is as follows: “O Allāh, we seek...
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John Starling
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How many rakahs should I pray for tarawih?
Q: How many rakahs should I pray for tarawih? A: Tarāwīḥ consists of 20 rakʿahs made in congregation during Ramaḍān. Source: Bidayat...
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John Starling
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How many rakahs should I pray in witr?
Q: How many rakahs should I pray in witr? A: The witr prayer is at least one rakʿah and at most 11. The least complete form of witr is...
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John Starling
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When do I have to make my intention to fast?
Q: When do I have to make the intention to fast? A: For every obligatory fast you must be a specific intention to fast at night. Source:...
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John Starling
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How do I make the intention to fast?
Q: How do I make the intention to fast? Do I need to say it allowed? A: If you conceive that you will fast tomorrow, you have made an...
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John Starling
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I'm pregnant, do I have to fast?
Q: I'm pregnant, do I have to fast this Ramadan? A: It is disliked for the pregnant and nursing women to fast while they fear for...
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John Starling
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Does blood break wudu? What about female discharge?
Q: Does blood (any amount) break your wudu', whether it stained the clothes or was in a place that won't stain the clothes like a scratch...
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John Starling
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I want to memorize a hanbali text.
Q: Assalamu Alaykum Ustaadh for Hifdh of Hanbali Fiqh Texts which one would you advised to be memorized ? A: Wa ‘alaykum al-salam. It...
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John Starling
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What are the exact conditions to combine and shorten your prayers when traveling?
Q: What are the exact conditions to combine and shorten your prayers when traveling? (Distance, days until you’re not a traveler anymore,...
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