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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 25 of 25
- Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
How do you pray the Witr prayer according to the sunnah?
This three Rakaats Salaat is offered during the Esha Salaat. First the two Rakaats are performed and after completing the Tashahhud stand up in the…
- Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Can we pray Nafl after Witr? I also want to ask if we can pray Tahajjud after Witr?
Assalamu Alikum Mufti Sahab! Janaab, i wanted to ask if we can pray Tahajjud etc. after Witr? Example, if i have prayed Witr in the mosque with…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2001
Please tell me any way/ and Dua to wake up in the middle of the night and offer the Tahajjud prayer and read Quran and wake up for Fajr Prayer as it is in Surah Muzammil.
DUA TO ASSIST ONE IN AWAKENING FOR TAHAJJUD A person remarked to Abdullah bin Abbas [radhiyallahu anhu], "I always intend awakening in the last…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 May 2001
Does salaat al istikhara works when you are not neutral and could you get an answer even before you say the duaa?
Salaatul Istikhaara is performed when one is in a doubt and is unable to make a decision. If one has made a decision and is sure of it, then there…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2001
Qadhaa of Witr Salaat? Occasionally, after becoming mature, I occasionally omitted the Isha Prayer.
However I did make it up by doing Qadhaa. But i didn't know that one has to do the Qadhaa of the witr salaah as they are Waajib. I can not recall…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Apr 2001
When we pray sunnat or nafil salat we know it may be better to read long surahs. But for me in the longer surahs there is more chances of making mistakes.
For example I pray two nafil with small surahs like Surah Naas and Surah Falaq without any mistakes. But if I pray two nafil with Surah Rahman and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Can you tell me in detail how sholat istikhara is performed.
Wassalam.
- Ask Imaam11 Apr 2001
At times due to pressure of work my I miss salat. Sometimes Fajr salat is also missed. Shall I make up qadha with sunnat or shall I pray only Faraz.
Assalamu alilikum. 1.At times due to pressure of work my salat of Zohr and Asr misses. When shall I make up those salats. Can I do it after Maqrib…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2001
What proof is there that Sunnat-e-Muakkadah is Wajib?
Excuse me for asking, but in an answer to Question 999, you claim that Sunnat-e-Muakkadah is Wajib. But I am yet to find proof. And the Quran says…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2001
Is it more or less virtuous to read Sunnat & Nafl salaah outside the 'Musjid' area in the mosque? As I observe many people purposefully go ousite the musjid area to perform sunnat & nafl salaah.
The Ulama have mentioned that it is permissible to read the Sunnah and Nafl Salaats both in the Musjid and at home. The more virtuous of the two…
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 Imaam14 Mar 2001
I haven't memorized Dua al Qunoot for the witr prayer. Can I read Sura Ikhlas three times instead? Also, what is salat al tasbeeh and what are its benefits?
JazakAllah
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2001
I have noticed that people often move from the place where they are reading their Farz namaaz to another place in the mosque to read their sunnat and nafl salaah. Is there some benefits in doing this?
It is Mustahabb (preferable) to break up the Sufoof (rows) and spread out after the Fardh Salaat so that a person entering does not fall into doubt…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2001
Does one have to make up the Witr prayer if it is missed?
During Ramadaan I missed my witr Salat. Do I have to make it as kaza. My intention was to wake up and pray my tahajud salat. However, I have two…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2000
Istikhara. Should a person abstain from a task if he has felt very negative through Istekhara?
After following all the requisites for Istikhara and subsequently feeling very negative about an issue, is it possible that a person can still go…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2000
Recently, I did Istikhara regarding an issue, and had a dream. How do I know whether or not this dream is from Allah, or it is just a reflection of my mind.
The answer to an Istikhara is not necessarily in the form of a dream. It may also be in the form of a feeling in the heart . Upon making Istikhara…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Salaams Mufti Saheb, Is it permissible to go right ahead and pray the Fard of Zuhr and leave out the sunnats when pressed for time?
Usually on Wednesdays, I have a 5 minute break inbetween classes. Now im faced with a problem, because the time will be up for zhur when my second…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
I am faced with a decision. I prayed Istikhara and was sure of the particular decision. All of a sudden, I am starting to have anxiety. How do I know what it is I should do?
You should also make Mashwarah (consult) with somebody suitable. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
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 Imaam2 Sep 2000
Is it permissisble to perform dua in sajdah after any fard salah/tahajjud or at any time
One may make Du'aa in the Sajda of Nafl Salaats, for example, Tahajjud, not in the Sajdah of Fardh Salaat. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
If you do not know long Surahs you should not perform Tahajjud Salaat?
Tahajjud Salaat requires one to remain on Salaat (especially standing position) for a long time, reciting long Surahs.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is it acceptable to read the Fardh Salaat standing and then read the Naflsitting? I have noticed many people doing this.
It is permissible to perform the Nafl Salaat in a sitting position, but it will earn half the reward. Nevertheless, if the sitting posture is…
- Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Kindly explain the importance of Sunnat-e-Muakkadah. How many Rakaats ofSunnat-e-Muakkadah are there?
Furthermore, what should I do if I did not perform my Fajr Sunnats and upon reaching the Masjid, the congregational Salaat commenced?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Please provide proof from Hadith that Witr prayer is waajib.
Salafis say that Witr prayer is not waajib but only a very much emphasized sunnah.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - DU Zakariyya
is it permissible for Ḥanafīs to follow Shāfiʿīs in Witr Ṣalāh and vice versa?
Is it permissible for Ḥanafīs to follow Shāfiʿīs in Witr Ṣalāh and vice versa?
- DU Zakariyya
Delay of Sunnah & Nafl Salaah
Is it permissible to delay the performance of the Sunnah and Nafl Salaah after the completion of the Fard Salaah due to the learning and teaching of…
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