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1,199 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Congregation & Imamat, part of Salah & Masjid. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Congregation & Imamat fatawa — page 29 of 30
- Ask Imaam21 Aug 2002
If the Imam makes a mistake in the qiraat of the salaah and three ayats were not recited nor was one long ayat recited, should the salaah be repeated or does sajda-e-sawh rectify the mistake?
We assume that Surah Fatiha was recited. If Sajdah-e-Sahw was made, the Salaat is valid. If Sajdah-e-Sahw was not made, and the time of that Salaat…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam20 Aug 2002
A mass Jumuah was recently held.Another sister refused to attend the Jumuah salaah as she says that women cannot perform Salaah behind men in Jamaat
The women performed their salaah behind the men. Another sister refused to attend the Jumuah salaah as she says that women cannot perform Salaah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Aug 2002
Can one keep his eyes closed during Salaat for greater concentration (or atleast during the Qiraat part)? Also, can one repeat the Qiraat silently after the Imam, when praying in Jamaat?
1. It is Makrooh to close the eyes during Salaat. In order to concentrate, the eyes may be semiclosed. 2. According to the Hanafi Madhab, it is not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jul 2002
If the Jamaat has started, and I am completing my Sunnahs, can I say Salaam early? If so, at what point (pls clarify this point for each of the 4 rakaats or 2 rakaats of Sunnah that we offer)?
i.e., if I?m in the 1st Rakaat, when do I stop, and so on?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002
a musafir joins the salaat of ASR in fourth rakaat and prays one rakaat with the Imaam. After the imaam finishes salaat, Is the musafir required to pray three more rakaats ?
If a musafir joins the salaat of (say) ASR in the fourth rakaat and prays one rakaat with the Imaam. So after the imaam finishes his salaat, Is this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Jul 2002
Is performing Salaat in congregation Sunnat or Fard?
Salaams. (1)Is performing Salaat in congregation Sunnat or Fard? I have been performing much of my Salaat at home and only a few of my daily Salaat…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam27 Jun 2002
In our Masjid, since it was mentioned that there is greater reward when praying on the right side of the Imam, the rows (Saf) are always off balanced. Please quote the Hadiths on balancing of rows.
I personally believe that it is more important to balance the Saf. Please provide the references for the Hadiths.
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2002
I was performing Maghrib salaat with Jamaat and in the second sajda of the last rakaat I raised my head before the Imam said ‘Allahuakbar.” Is my salaat invalid for raising my head in haste??
Salaams brother! I would like to know the answers to the following 3 questions: (1) I was praying Maghreb salaat with Jamaat and in the second sajda…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam4 Jun 2002
Is one supposed to recite anything in Qiyam (Fatiha or Surahs following it) in Zuhr and Asar salaats behind the Imam?
a) Is one supposed to recite anything in Qiyam (Fatiha or Surahs following it) in Zuhr and Asar salaats behind the Imam? If not.then that means one…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2002
When a masbuq joins Salah in four Rakah and stands up after the Imam says 'salaam', does he say the takbeer before recitation of Surah Fatiha (of 1st Rakah)?
Asalmu-alaykum respected mufti sahab, Why does the masbuq have to sit in tashahud in this first rakah he is completing.? shouldnt it be in the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2002
If there are a group of men who want to make a Jamaat, how do they select who the Imam should be, in other words, is there a checklist as to who qualifies to lead the Salaat?
The first item would probably be, one who knows by heart, the most Qur?an, and so on?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 May 2002
I once went for Salaat at a Masjid with a group and found that there is still lot of time left for the Jamaat. Since we were in a rush, I lead the prayer with the group with me. Is this not right?
The Imaam confronted me right after I finished the Salaat, and told me that since I have performed the Salaat on the main Musallah (where the Imaam…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 May 2002
Few questions when a Shafi muqallid is following a Hanafi Imam.
a. If the number of people are less than 40 at Juma should a Shafi follower in a Hanafi area read Zuhr or say Juma with less than 40 in the jamaat?…
Shaykh Taha Karaan - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2002
1. An Imam from my locality (Ladysmith) does not read Salaah behind Deobandi Alims. He claims that they are all Wahabis. How should we respond to him?
2. Can i practice Islam from Quran and Hadith with out making reference to the four Imams? 3. Is it permissible to put an amulet around the neck of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2002
imam does not have a shariah beard and dresses in western style clothing so I travel 30 miles to another masjid ...
There is a mujahideen commander (Taliban) named Saif-ur-Rahman Mansour. Is it just wishful thinking that he is the man in the below hadith? The…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam29 Apr 2002
1.If someone does not wash his feet and is the imam what should I do? 2.some people while offering salat raise their hands to say Salaam ...
Assalaam u Alaikum Mufti Sahib. In our masjid some people do masah over cotton socks and they may be lead the prayer. In this case what should I do…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2002
What was the average length of the Rukoo and Sujood of the Prophet s.a.w.s. during (a) everyday Fard Salaat, (b) Nafl Salaat, (c) Tahajjud, and (d) large Jamaats like Friday or Eid?
Please quote all available Ahadith in this regard, and provide an answer for each of the 4 cases. Also did it vary from, say like Fajr Salaat to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2002
When we loses first two rakats of salat and we complete it after Imam says salam should we recite any surat after Fateha? and in which faults sajda sahu is compulsory.
Please tell the full method of sajda sahu.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2002
What is the benefits of the dua after fard salaah made by the imaam?
I notice many people carry on reading tasbeeh on their fingers and not lift their hands while the Imaam is making the dua after the fard salaah.They…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2002
For making up the missed Rakaats in a Jamaat, should one stand up after the Imam says the first Salaam or both the Salaams?
When making up of missed Rakaat, one should stand up to complete the remaining Rakaats after the Imaam has made his first Salaam. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2002
Who will be prefered to lead congregation namaz ? A Hafiz with a doubtfull beard or a man (not Hafiz) with a complete sharaee beard.
A person who has a Shar'ee beard will be preferred over the Hafiz who does not have a Shar'ee beard. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2002
Asalaam U Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah If Imam accidently commits some mistake in Namaz how should a Muqtadi point it out?
If Imam in the second raka of some Jahri namaz does not recite Qira aloud for a time greater than the time to say SubhanAllah 3 times then will it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2002
We usually have Qiyam-ul-Lail at our Masjid, where lot of young men participate. Part of the activities is getting up for Tahajjud and praying in Jamaat. Does the Shariat prohibit this in any way?
According to the majority of the ulema, the Ahadith that mentions 'Qiyaamul-lail' refers to the 'Taraweeh Salaat'. Hence, most of the ulema are of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2002
Can any Nafl Salaat be prayed in Jamaat?
According to the Hanafi Madhab, one may perform Nafil salaah salaah in Jamaat without Ta'addee (not announcing it). The Jamaat should be limited to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Dec 2001
As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. I have a question on Dua-e-Nazeelah read during Fajr jamaat. I hope, Insha-Allah, that you can help me. Jazakallahu-khair.
I have heard of Dua-e-Nazeelah which should be read after ruku in the second rakaat of the Fard of Fajr Salaat. If the Imaam wishes to read it in…
Moulana Moosa Sulaiman - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2001
can taraweeh be prayed in jamaat at home if there is a valid excuse?
Taraweeh at our masjid takes place at around midnight so it is not possible for me to attend every day. Can i therefore form a jamaat with just me…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2001
When a hanafi person follows a shafi imam in fajr whether he should join the imam in qunoot ?
The Hanafi follower should have his hands on his sides and say Aameen to the dua. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2001
If u miss 2 rakaats of maghrib jamaat, how do u complete the namaaz? Which rakaats do u sit for tashahood?
If one missed two rakats of magrib salaah, he should make up for the two missed rakats by either sitting in tashahhud between each missed rakat or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Dec 2001
A-o-A, Our Imam is praying Qunoot-e-Nazila daily in Fard prayers (for Afghan Matter).Is it right to pray it daily in Fajr prayers? 2) Ameer Maviya (rz) and Hadhrat Hussai (rz).
Is it true that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) told Ameer Maviya (Rz) that my grandson will be killeb by your son (or Muhammad SAW has informed anything…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Dec 2001
salaamu alaikum is it permissible for the girls of our locality to get together in the night a pray tarawih in jamat by them selfs (no male imam) and what will the condtion of their salah be?
It is Makrooh (discouraged) for females to perform salaah by themselves in congregation. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2001
Is it better for a husband and wife to offer their Fard Salaat in Jamaat rather than individually, so that they may get additional reward?
If so, please explain how far back does the woman has to stand behind the man?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2001
What should the spacing be between our feet when standing for Salaat? Also should our feet physically need to touch the person next to us in Jamaat?
Please expand your answer to include women as well.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2001
Can an Imam lead the same Fard Salat twice?
Assamulaekum: I recently went to a local mosque to pray Isha. The set time for Isha Jamat arrived but the Imam of the Mosque told us that he was…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Sep 2001
Is it permissible for husband and wife to pray in Jamaat? If so, do both get additional reward than praying individually?Can the wife provide "luqma"
Not sure how one would translate "luqma" into English.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
What should I do if the 1) Imam does masah over socks.2) Replies to a Salaam by raising his hand.
1) If the Imam does masah over regular socks should I repeat the prayer if a) I have seen him do masah over regular socks b) I have not seen him do…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jul 2001
Four rakaats before Zuhar salaat have the same reward as the four rakaats of Tahajjud? Also, Imam serve as sutra.
Q1. There is a hadith in connection of namaaz in Fazaaile Amaal , (virtues of salaat part 1a pg28...hadith no.33) which says that four rakaats…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Is is permissible to peform the Jumu'ah prayer with a jamaat in an open field (i.e. not in a musjid)? The Tabliqi Jamaat holds the Friday prayer in a tent during their annual ijtima.
The Tabliqi Jamaat holds the friday prayer in a tent during their annual ijtima. Can anyone thus put up a mimbar and invite the Muslims to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2001
Is it permissible to recite Dua-ul-Istiftah behind the Imam. Does one needs to recite this Dua in the first rakat he missed.
If a person missed any number of Rajaats, when he stands up to fulfil the missed Rakaats, he should recite Du'aa-al-Istiftah (Thanaa). and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2001
Second Jamaat. Normally here in UAE after the first Jamaat is over, people performs another Jamaat. Should we attend the second Jamaat or pray separately if unfortunately we miss the first Jamaat.
Respected Mufti Sahab, As-Salaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu. What is the Sharia'h opinion on the second Jamaat in Masajid. Normally here…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2001
Can a woman be imam when praying with her husband? Can she stand next to him?
I understand why a woman should not lead a group of men in prayer for good reasons, but why can't she sometimes be imam with her husband? why should…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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