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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 5 of 30
- Ibn Masood17 Jan 2023
Masjid Jamaat membership
Jamaat Contributions. Contributions are expected from all members including students, for which an updated scale of contributions are as follows:…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville16 Jan 2023
Sajdah-Tilaawat For An Aayat Recited By An Imaam
If you hear a SajdaH ayah in the Fajr Salaah (e.g. Surah Sajdah) and you are not in the salaah do u have to make it?
- Mufti Online31 Dec 2022
Muqtadi making salaam immediately after the imaam makes salaam
Should a muqtadi make salaam after the Imaam has completed both sides salaam or should he make salaam afer the Imaam turns his head towards the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Dec 2022
Making salaam after two rakaats of a four rakaat sunnah salaah when jamaat salaah commences
If I make niyat of 4 rakaat sunnah salaah and the imaam starts jamaat salaah, can I make salaam after two rakats to join the jamaat salaah and make…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood23 Nov 2022
Imaam’s cellphone ringing during Salaah
Whilst performing Asr Salaah, the Imaam’s cell phone rang, with sadness the ringtone was of a musical nature. The phone rang at least thrice and in…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville21 Nov 2022
A Muqeem Performing Salaah Behind A Musaafir Imaam
If someone who is a Muqeem ( not a Musaafir) wishes to join the Jamaat for Asar Salah led by a Musaafir Imaam, how would he complete 4 rakaats…
- Ibn Masood20 Nov 2022
Following the Imaam from ladies facilities on Masjid premises
I would like clarity in relation to some masaajid that have ladies salaah facilities vs the response to ladies offering Salaah in their hotels at…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood15 Nov 2022
Following the Imaam of the Haram from the hotel Salaah facility
Certain hotels in Makkah have a Musallah or prayer hall for women to read Salaah. From there, they can follow the Imam in the Haram, in the Fardh…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online5 Nov 2022
Significance of the imaam using a "stick" at the time of the jumuah khutbah
I always wondered what is the significance of the imaam using a "stick" at the time of the jumuah khutbah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville21 Oct 2022
Joining The Salaah With Jamaat With The Intention Of Nafl
I am told the following by our Ulama here: 1. Hanafis say if one has performed their own Zuhr or Esha salaah and then there is a second jamaat, who…
- Camperdown20 Oct 2022
Do females also perform Janaza salaah?? If yes, then how. With jamaat or individually
Do females also perform Janaza salaah?? If yes, then how. With jamaat or individually
Arib Raza - Ibn Masood18 Oct 2022
Imaam performing Salaah with impurity on clothing
If an Imaam mistakenly leads Salaah with impurity on his clothes, and the time of Salaah has passed, what should he do?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville14 Oct 2022
Alerting The Imaam Of An Error In Salaah
Our Imam had lead the Fard Salah of Maghrib. He completed 2 Rakats and then set down for Jalsah. Instead of standing thereafter to complete the 3rd…
- Mufti Online8 Oct 2022Roman Urdu
Masjid me namaaz fout hojaye to ghar ma namaaz parhna ya masjid me akele?
Agar aap jamaat ky sath namaaz na parh paye to aapko ghar mai namaaz parhni chahye ya masjid mai namaaz parhni chahye kyu ky aapki jamaat to ab miss…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville9 Sep 2022
Congregational Dua After Janaazah Salaah
Is it correct to make a congregational dua for the deceased after the Janazah Salaah?
- Ask Imaam1 Sep 2022
Should one’s toes touch another person’s toes whilst standing in line with other Muqtadis?
Respected Mufti Saheb How should one stand on the Saffs in Salah in regards to the feet? Should the toes of one touch another person’s toes? What…
Mahomed Yasser Yunus Hussen - Azaadville1 Sep 2022
Nifaaq (Hypocrisy) Due To Omitting Salaah With Jamaat
Does a person become a munafiq if he does not attend the salah in mosque?
- Ibn Masood31 Aug 2022
Performing Salaah in Jamaat with family members
If a man misses his Salaah with jamaat (in the Masjid) and now forces his wife and daughters to perform Salaah with him in congregation, then will…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville31 Aug 2022
Salaah With Jamaat In A Masjid Where The Adhaan Is Not Called Over A Loudspeaker
In the are I live in the adhan is not called out hence salah at mosque with jamaat is still waajib as there is no adhan in loud speaker?
- Mufti Online27 Aug 2022
One child standing in the saff with the men
If there is only one child for salaah, must he stand in his own saff or must he stand in the adult saff?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Aug 2022Roman Urdu
Masjid ke nazdeek hone ke bawjood ghar ma jamaat karna
Kya masjid nazdeek hone ke bawjood do aadmi ghar ma hi jamaat karwa sakte hain ya masjid jana lazim hai?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood17 Aug 2022
Masbooq leading late-comers in Salaah
1. If I am reading a 4 Rakaat Salaah and forget to sit in the Qadha (sitting posture) of the second Rakaat, should I make up by sitting in the third…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville9 Aug 2022
The Imaam Accepting A Correction From A Person Not Following Him In Salaah
Is it permissible for a person not following the Imaam in Salaah to correct him?
- Azaadville2 Aug 2022
Performing Dhuhr Salaah In Congregation On The Day Of Jumuah
On Jumuah, upon consulting with the Musallees, the Muaddhin performed the Dhuhr Salaah (not Jumuah) because the Khateeb did not come. Please give…
- Mufti Online23 Jul 2022
Performing salaah in a musallah if there is a musjid in the vicinity
Is azaan mandatory in a small office mosque where 2 or 3 jamaat prayers are held and not all? The above mentioned mosque has no speakers, no fixed…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Jul 2022
Performing fardh salaah behind one performing his sunnah salaah
A late comer joins me in salaah while I'm performing my sunnah salaah. Is it permissible for me to change my intention of performing sunnah salaah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood20 Jul 2022
Having a second Jamaat in the Sahn of the Masjid
I recently noticed that three brothers who missed their Salaah with Jamaat, were individually performing their Salaah in the Sahn. Is it acceptable…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville19 Jul 2022
Women Performing Salaah Behind The Imaam In The Haramain
what is the ruling with regards to women performing Salaah in the Haramain Sharifain behind the Imaams?
- Azaadville27 Jun 2022
An Imaam Who Wears His Garments Below His Ankles
What is the status of an Imaam who wears his garments below his ankles?
- Azaadville23 Jun 2022
An Imaam Who Has A Habit Of Not Performing Salaah With Jamaat
Is it okay to appoint someone as Imaam who hardly performs Salaah with jamaat when it’s not his turn to make Imaamat?
- Azaadville23 Jun 2022
The Imaam Turning His Body To Avoid The Mic
Is it fine for the imam to move away from the microphone or sway the body in order to go into ruku and when coming up from sajdah into qiyaam?
- Mufti Online13 Jun 2022
When should the Imaam make the announcement to straighten the saffs?
When is the sunnah time for the words to straighten the suffoof to be said. What is the ruling in the hanafi madhab regarding it?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Jun 2022
Reward for performing salaah alone in a musalla
We have a small musallah in our area. My question is, I am hoping to perform salaah as the imaam with 1, 2 to 4 musallies every day, but most of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville2 Jun 2022
Joining The Salaah When The Imaam Recited An Aayat Of Sajdah
A person hears the imam reading a sajdah ayat but joins the imam after he completes the sajdah tilawat, does he have to make sajdah again?
- Mufti Online23 May 2022
Hanafi Imaam reciting qunoot in Fajr Salaah in a predominantly Shafiee masjid
When the Shaafiee Imaam is not here, the musallis ask me to lead the Fajr Salaah. Since I'm a Hanafi, will it be appropriate for me to read qunoot…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 May 2022
Hanafi remaining silent during qunoot in Fajr Salaah behind a Shaafi'ee Imaam
We read Fajr Salaah behind a Shafi'ee Imaam. I know that we should not raise our hands when he is reading qunoot. However, should we say aameen…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 May 2022
Na baaligh boys standing in the first saff with the men in salaah
We have children who are not baaliqh attending the fardh salaah. They are standing next to their fathers in the first saff. They were requested on…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville29 Apr 2022
A Saahib-e-Tarteeb Imaam Leading A Salaah With An Outstanding Qadha
If a Saahb-eTarteeb was the Imaam of the next Salaat without having made up for the Salaat before what will be the condition of the Salaat of those…
- Ibn Masood13 Apr 2022
Imaam stuttering in Salaah
If a person leading the Taraweeh Salaah has a speech impediment such as very bad stuttering, and as a result, he lengthens the first letter of the…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville1 Apr 2022
The Imaam Standing In The Mihraab
What is the ruling with regard to the Imaam standing in the Mihraab while leading Salaah?
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