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Congregation & Imamat
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 30 of 30
- Ask Imaam12 May 2001
If one is a Musaafir and an Imam is doing a secon Jam'aat, then what intention do I make?
I do not know if the Imam is a Musaafir or a Muqeem (non traveller).
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Can we read namaaz behind an Imaam who wears a saudi scarf?
ne Mufti said we cannot and another said that we can. The latter says ?Mufti Rashid? of Pakistan said it is fine? If we cannot then please tell me…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 May 2001
Assalaamualaikum, The Imam in our masjid sometimes joins Zohr and Asr and at times magrib and Isha when there is a little heavy rainfall, what should we do.
Actually once when he did this (joined magrib and Isha) some of us left, but he complained about this in a lecture that we are not following the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Apr 2001
Is Dikhr in a congregation, as observed by many hanafi mosques within the borders of Islam?
I was informed that Dhikr is in two forms, reading Quran and Salaat. Also, that Dhikr is a one-to-one with the individual and Allah almighty. Please…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
When following an Imam during the Fard Zuhr and Asr salaats (soft namaaz), from a Hanafi point of view does the follower remain silent or must he read sura Fathiha and a sura also softly.
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu According to the Hanafis, the followers must remain silent behind the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
Wudu broke during salaat in Jamaat ?
If wudu is broken while praying Salaat with jamaat, should one immediately discontinue his Salaat and leave the Jamaat and pray again with a fresh…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2001
If one enters the masjid for Fajr Salaat and notices that the jamaat has started, can he still perofrm his sunnats before he joins the jamaat?
If one is confident that after performing the Sunnats one will be able to join the Jamaat, then one should first perform the Sunnats. and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2001
We will be grateful if you give detail explanation of musjid mutwalis (trustees) duties, imaamat, maintenance etc. Can the mutwalis tell the imaam how to lead the salaat?
Here in Lusaka, Zambia we have a committee which is elected by the people every two years. The committee supervises the running of musjids,…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Feb 2001
When one or two Rakaats are missed of a four Rakaat Fard Salaat (behind an Imaam), how does one complete the missed Rakat(s) - after Salaam?
Do I have to read Surah Fatiha and another Surah or only Surah Fatiha?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2001
Are Women allowed to pray salat in the Masjid in congregation?
Can women join the jamat with men in the masjid? If so, is a curatain to seperate them required? If so, why is there no purdah in Al-Haram and Al…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Please explain after the Fajr and Asr Salaat why the Imaam changes his sitting position.
It is not necessary to change position after Fajr and Asr Salaats. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
Dear Mufti Saheb, if their are people behind the imam and do not know the iqamah, can the Imam say it instead?
The Imaam may say the Iqaamat. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
I would like to know the masa'eel with regard to reading salaat in a Jamaat khaana.
In particular should the Azaan be given before performing salaat,and if one is not sure if the Azaan is given what should one do?Also if you are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
How many rakats are farz of Jumma Namaz when we pray without jamaat?
Jummu'ah Salaat cannot be performed individually. However, if one missed Jummu'ah Salaat, he should perform Dhuhr Salaat as follows: 4 Rakaats…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Feb 2001
Janaza behind an Imam from another Madh-hab
In makkah when salaatul janazah is prayed and the imam does one salam do we do one salaam or two?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2001
Is our prayer valid if the Imam wipes [masah] over regular socks?
If the Imam does Masah on ordinary socks, what should we do, Is the prayer valid? Should we repeat the prayer? Should we not pray behind the imam.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Nov 2000
Are women allowed to pray in their own congregational prayer?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu A male should perform his Salaat with Jamaat in the Masjid. Salaat with…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Nov 2000
I read your answer regarding the jummah khutba and you gave opinions of the three imams and only imam abu hanifa was left out. If possible can I have his opinion.
I was told that Imam abu hanifa had an opinion saying that jummah khutba could be in any language is that true? Another question is jummah without a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Nov 2000
Is there a hadith stating the arrival of Imam Mahdi after 2 eclipses in Ramadhan, if so then 2 eclipses will occur in Ramadhan1424 / November 2003?
The hadith referred to in the question does not specify time and date. Was salaam Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Is it allowed for women to pray behind a man imam?
It is advisable for a woman to perform her Salaat. However, should she perform Salaat behind a male Imaam, it will be valid. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Oct 2000
Assembling a second, third, or fourth jamaat in Massajid for daily salaah. Right or Wrong?
Here in USA, it is very common to find Mussali's in Massajid to assemble a second, third, or fourth jamaat for daily salaah. One of the scholar, who…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Oct 2000
Is it permissible for women to pray in a jamaat with men, in masjid or at home?
.Respected Mufti Desai Sahib, I am a muslim sister who is confused about the following issue: when I pray at home, my brother leads the salaat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
If one is late to prayer and misses his prayer at the mosque, can he start another congregational prayer with others who come late?
A second congregational prayer should not be performed in the Musjid proper. It should be outside the Musjid proper. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
As sallamu Alaikum If I have missed my 4 sunnat of Eshaa could it be read after the fard jamaat and if yes before or after the witr jazakAllah
The four Rakaats before Esha is Sunnat-e-Ghayr Muakkadah. If one missed it, it does not have to be performed after the Esha Salaat. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Oct 2000
I am an officially appointed Imaam at a Masjid. When visiting Ulama come to the Masjid, some trustees request them to perform Salaat without consulting with me.Is this correct?
Are they required to consult with me first.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Oct 2000
What should be done if missed one rakaat of Fajr and made salaam when Imam had made it?
I have missed one rakaat in Fajr with Imam. But when Imam made salaam. I also made (both sides) by mistake. After this I came to know that I have…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2000
In a Prayer of congregation is it allowed or recommended for a late comer (Muzbook) join the Imam in Sajda?
Many people are joining the imam during the first sajda and many are joining even in the second sajda.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Sep 2000
A musalli joined the salaat while the Imam was coming up from ruku, how does the musalli complete his namaaz?
Does the musalli have to read this rakaat as a missed rakaat?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Are we meant to read the Durood e Ibrahim and Dua if we are a Masbooq in the last rakat with the the Imam?
A Masbooq should recite only the Tashahhud in the last Rakaat of the Imaam. Durood-e-Ibraahim and Du'aa should be recited after fulfilling the last…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Do we need to recite Sura Fatiha while in Jamaah, while preforming namaz behind Imam?
Some people say we should not recite Sura Fateha whenever in Jamat. Some say we have to recite Sura Fatiha. Which is correct?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
When praying salat is it necessary for the heels of the congregation as well as the shoulders tobe touching? Also, is it bidah to pray collective dua after fard salat?
I would prefer to get the evidence concerning this matter. I follow the hanafi madhab and have been practising collective dua and praying salat…
Mufti Ebrahim - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Can you read Surah Faatiha in the third and fourth rakaat of the fardh namaaz behind the imam?
According to the Hanafi Madhab, recitation behind the Imaam during Qiyaam (standing posture) is not permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Should we follow the Imams in Makkah as they pray different from us because they follow a different Imam?
I went to Makkah last Ramadhan. On the day when the Imam Sudais finished the Qu'raan in Taraweeh,straight after the last surah (kul a'oodhu birab…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
What does one say to a sister who is selling food in the Masjid during Jum'ah congregation?
The smell permeates the masjid during Jum'ah which takes the peoples concentration off of the Khutba. Then, when the jummah is over, the men are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
When praying farz prayers behind an Imaam, should one quietly recite al-Fatiha behind the Imaam?
As above, the first two rakaats for example whilst the Imaam recites it aloud.As well as the third and fourth rakaat when the Imaam recites quietly.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam
Can an Imam read most of his part in the first Rakaat a a little in the next?
Is it permissible for an imam in taraweeh to read most of his part in one rakaat and read 3-4 ayahs in the other 3 rakaat?
Bilal Yusuf Pandor - DU Zakariyya
Is it permissible to perform Qadha of the Taraweeh Salaah the next day in congregation?
One night during the month of Ramadan, two rakaats were rendered null and void. The following night the whole congregation performed 22 rakaats to…
- DU Zakariyya
A Hanfee imam rectifies himself by the correction of a Shafee who was looking in the Quraan. Is the salat of the imam and the congregation valid?
A Hanfee imam rectifies himself by the correction of a Shafee who was looking in the Quraan. Is the salat of the imam and the congregation valid?
- DU Zakariyya
What is the status of conveying the Khuṭbah in Arabic according to the four Imams?
What is the status of conveying the Khuṭbah in Arabic according to the four Imams?
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