Answered by Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for a woman to lead a group of women in prayer? (Shafi’i) Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, and upon his family and all his companions. The Virtue and Importance of […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I used to think that swallowing phlegm or mucus that enters the back of the mouth does not break the fast. Consequently, I have come to understand that the Shafi‘i position is that it does break the fast. Do I need to make qadha for the fasts during which […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to pray while experiencing morning arousal? It takes some time to subside, and waiting too long may cause one to miss Tahajjud. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. There […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the best manner to pray Witr, and how many units of prayer does it consist of? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. The minimum Witr prayer is one unit, the […]