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Witr, Sunnah & Nafl
986 fatawa from 10 South African Darul Iftas on Witr, Sunnah & Nafl, part of Salah & Masjid. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Witr, Sunnah & Nafl fatawa — page 24 of 25
- Ask Imaam20 Dec 2002
Can one pray Tahajjud, immediately after Isha?
ALLAH'S MERCY AT THE TIME OF TAHAJJUD Rasulullah [salallahu alaihi wasallam] said, "At night there is such a moment in which a Muslim supplicates…
- Ask Imaam14 Dec 2002
Sunnath salaat or tahiyyatul-masjid, which I should pray if I have less time?
I'm practicing hanafi and I hv the following doubts, 1. when I go for zuhar prayer to the Masjid it is 2 mins to starts Jamath. In 2 mins I can't…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2002
Is it a sin if we don't read the sunnah and nafl salat, but only read the Farz salat.
Can we read Salat in the backseat of a car if we are on a journey or no suitable place is around.?
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam9 Nov 2002
Please explain the differences, in the actual reading (apart from the niyyah)between Sunnate Muaqida and Sunnate Ghair Muaqidah, Fard and Witr, etc.
In the Sunnat-e-Muakkadah, Sunnat Ghayr-e-Muakkadah and Witr, it is Waajib to recite both Surah Faatiha and a Surah in each Rakaat. In fardh Salaat,…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2002
While performing witr salat, I read a specific surah in the first and second rakah. Does the salaat have to be repeated? Can the same surah be recited in different rakah for any salaat?
I realised the mistake after I had made takbir for dua-e-qunoot. Sajda Sahw was performed thereafter, as the mistake was realised. Does the salaat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
1)If I forget the Dua-Qunoot in the Witr, Is it valid or Sajda Sahw is necessary. 2) Maghrib Salaat. Instead of 3 rakaat he did 4 rakaat. upon realizing this mistake, he repeated Salaat again
1)What if I forget the Dua-Qunoot in the Witr and went to Ruku after the regular Surah and completed my Salaat. Is it valid or Sajda Sahw is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Sep 2002
I want to know regarding the duas after fard salat. eg. at zohar we pray 4 sunnat, 4 fard, 2 sunnat and 2 nafl. Now should I pray the duas after the 4 fard salat or after completing the whole salat?
1) I want to know regarding the duas prayed after fard salat. Gor eg. at zohar we pray 4 sunnat, 4 fard, 2 sunnat and 2 nafl. Now should I pray the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2002
Is it necessary to change place after Farz Namaz in the mosque to read sunnat and nafl?
1) If there is no way to go back and anyone read sunnat and naft at same place where he read Farz Namaz then is it permissible? 2) If a person read…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Aug 2002
i have heard that before every farz prayer if there are sunnats they are not compulsory
i have heard that before every farz prayer if there are sunnats they are not compulsory .Can you give any Ahadith or explanation and tell us which…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Aug 2002
With reference to Q6042, during Summer up here in the Northern part of the world, when the time between Isha and Fajr is about 3 hours, when should one offer Tahajjud? www.IslamicFinder.com
Even if we sleep right after Isha? it gets to be past 11 pm, and the Fajr time starts at around 3 am. Generally we get up for Fajr, and go right…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002
Can I recite the Qiraat loudly during any Nafl Salaat?
The Nafl Salaat offered during the day should be offered softly. As for those at night, one has a choice between reciting loudly or softly.…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam8 Jul 2002
Do we have to sleep first to pray tahajjud salaat?
Both forms of Tahajjud are correct - before sleep and after sleep. It was the noble habit of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) to sleep and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002
a) should we pray nafawil during the day in 2 rakahs (with one salaam) or in 4 rakahs (with one salaam) e.g. Chasht b) what about the nafawil at night?
a) should we pray nafawil during the day in 2 rakahs (with one salaam) or in 4 rakahs (with one salaam) e.g. Chasht b) what about the nafawil at…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - 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 Imaam28 May 2002
Can one pray the Ishraaq or Chasht Salaats on the Day of Eid (before the Eid prayer)? How about to make up the missed Fajr Salaat?
On the day of eid, it is not permissible to perform the Ishraaq or Chasht Salaats before the Eid Salaat. As for the missed Fajr Salaat, it will be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 May 2002
What is the reward of praying the AWWABEEN Salaat? Please provide the related Ahadith.
Sayyiduna Ammaar ibn Yaasir (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Whosoever performs 6 Rakaats after…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam17 May 2002
How many Sunnats do we have to pray when offering qasr prayers - Do we have to pay Zakat on the amount of money that we get from a 'committee'?
1.How many Sunnats do we have to pray when offering one's qasr prayers (Please tell me of all 5 prayers). My Father says that we do not have to pray…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 May 2002
Please advise if it is permissible to perform the 6 rakaats sunnat for Jummah before the Khutbah as time is insufficient as I have to get back to work
The Sunnats after Jummu'ah must be performed after Jummu'ah Salaat. They cannot be performed before Jummu'ah Salaat. There are two opinions…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Apr 2002
1) Do we have to recite any surah after Fateha and before raising hands in 3rd rikat of witr, b) Sajda Sahw, etc.
I have following questions 1) Do we have to recite any surah after Fateha and before raising hands in 3rd rikat of witar. 2) When we read first…
Moulana Muhammad Hashim - Ask Imaam1 Apr 2002
Some people pray Nafl before the Maghrib Salaat. Is this Sunnah?
Abdullah ibn Muqaffal (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Perform two Rakaats before Maghrib Salaat.'…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2002
Assalam mu alaikum. Can one perform nafl salaat after subuh sadiq, ie, before fajr salaat, and fajr athaan.
It is Makrooh to recite any Nafl Salaats after Subuh-e-Saadiq with the exception of the 2 Rakaats of Sunnat of Fajr. (Tahtaawi pg.101) and Allah…
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
asalam.can we pray only 1 rakat witr namaz?
No, it is not valid. Witr is three Rakaats. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2002
sunnat-e-muaqidah
what's the punishment for not praying sunnat-e-muaqidah? which sunnat of the Friday prayer are sunnat-e-muaqidah? What if you can't pray because of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2002
Kindly provide the Hadith that supports the way Hanafis offer Witr prayer.,Also, please provide the translit. and translation of Du?aa-e-Qunoot?
Does one have to recite it when praying Witr with Jamaat? Would it also be possible to provide the Hadith that supports the Shafii way (2+1 rakaat)…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - 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 Imaam8 Jan 2002
Are sunnat and nawafil included in Kasr Prayer or only Farz ( two Rakaats) will be prayed? Also tell about Vitar in Esha Kasr prayer.
Are sunnat and nawafil included in Kasr Prayer or only Farz ( two Rakaats) will be prayed? Also what tell me abut Vitar in Esha Kasr prayer. During…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Jan 2002
Question below re itikaaf/witr in haramain sharifain.
Is the practice of sitting in Itikaaf full month of Ramadan an innovation? What if someone does this continuously every year? During Ramadhan in…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - 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 Imaam15 Dec 2001
What is the proof for the people not to raise their hands in Du’a Qunoot, (ie they fold their arms or keep them to their sides) in the Witr of ‘Isha and Qunoot-e-Nazila?
There is no restrictions in raising the hands during dua of witr and Qunoot-e-Naazila. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Dec 2001
If I missed the Isha Jamat and slept early got in the night by around 1-2.00 PM and prayed Isha can I continue with Tahajjud and finish it up with Wajibulvitr at last.
It is correct to perform Tahajjud after performing Esha salaah in the middle of the night. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2001
What is the difference between Salaat Tahajjud and Salaat lail and Salaat witr?
What is the difference between Salaat Tahajjud and Salaat lail and Salaat witr?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2001
Is it permissable to read qadha namaaz, instead of sunnat nammaz??
When i go for namaaz, i was wondering if it was ok for me to read all my qadha namaaz's instead of reading the sunnat namaaz.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Sep 2001
What is the end time of Ishraq Salaat, and the starting time for Chasht Salaat?
I understand the start time for Ishraq is about 20 minutes after sunrise, and the end time of Chasht is before Zawaal. Please correct if I am wrong.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
I have a question on how you pray Istikhara. Can you explain to me what is Istikharah is and how you preform it, and when you perform it?
Jazakallah Khairun
- Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
How do you perform Tahajjud Salaah and at what time do you perform it?
ALLAH’S MERCY AT THE TIME OF TAHAJJUD Rasulullah [salallahu alaihi wasallam] said, “At night there is such a moment in which a Muslim supplicates…
Moulana AS Chohan - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2001
What is the ruling over performing Istikhara Salat after Fajr prayer and before sunrise (Shorouq)?
In principle, it is not permissible for a person to perform Nafl Salaats after Fajr until sunrise. Istikhaara Salaat is a Nafl Salaat and will be…
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
What is Istikhaarah?
http://www.alinaam.org.za/library/istikhaara.html Istikhaarah is to seek guidance from Allah when one is faced with a problem to which no solution…
- Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
What exactly is meant by "Hold steadfast to Qiyaamul Layl (making Ibaadat at night, Tahajjud, etc.)"?
Qiyaamul-Layl is an Arabic word which means to stand up at night and engage in Ibaadat. Holding steadfast to that is to be constant in it. and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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