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Regarding Congregational Prayers The sunnah of the Prophet says to pray together all five times? I read a hadith where the Prophet indicated that saying prayer individually was…
Earlier archiveWhy Can't a Woman Lead Prayers?Why Can't a Woman Lead Prayers? In a recent argument with a feminist theologian (also my professor), I felt as though I needed further explanation the issue of…
Earlier archiveA Further Clarification on Joining a Group for the Propagation of Islam...A Further Clarification on Joining a Group for the Propagation of Islam... Thanks for the response regarding my first question [1] . I would like to know your…
Earlier archiveDifferent Social Roles for Men & Women...Different Social Roles for Men & Women... Many scholars, Muslim and non-Muslim, have debated as to whether or not their are "inherent" or innate psychological and/or emotional dispositions…
Earlier archiveThe Word "Muslim"The Word "Muslim" I was reading the Qur'an recently and passed over the word "Muslim", as one often does while reading the Qur'an. The term's English definition, to…
Earlier archiveUsing Inhalers While Fasting...Using Inhalers While Fasting... Can one use inhalers while fasting? Shehzad Iqbal, Lahore Reply Using inhalers, specifically in case of or to avoid asthmatic emergencies, does not, in…
Earlier archiveA Question on EidA Question on Eid If one begins Ramadhan in Pakistan and then finishs Ramadhan in America but the starting of the two respective countries was different then which…
Earlier archiveOffering Nawafil (Supererogatory) Prayers After Fajr and `Asr PrayersOffering Nawafil (Supererogatory) Prayers After Fajr and `Asr Prayers Could you please tell me if it is allowed for one to pray nawafil and sunnah prayers after Fajr…
Earlier archiveA Follow-up Question Regarding Islamic Rituals at Death...A Follow-up Question Regarding Islamic Rituals at Death... I greatly appreciate your comprehensive reply pertaining to Islamic rituals at the death of a Muslim . But, considering living…
Earlier archiveRegarding Maraqabah...Regarding Maraqabah ... What is Maraqabah ? What is its religious status? Did The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) ever did that? Atif Ata, Pakistan Reply "…
Earlier archiveDid the Angels Prostrate only Before AdamDid the Angels Prostrate only Before Adam? I know that Adam and Eve came from the same soul (nafs wahida - Surah 4:1). However, if this is so…
Earlier archiveSome Questions Regarding Missed Fasts and Taraweeh Prayers...Some Questions Regarding Missed Fasts and Taraweeh Prayers... I would like to ask you some questions. If someone forget how many days they are not fasting, then what…