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  1. Yes. If you are performing an obligatory prayer behind an Imam and the Imam prolongs sajda, you can make dua during that time. However, if the Imam raises his head from sajda, you must follow him and rise as well. If you are performing the obligatory prayer alone, you can make the duas as long as yoRead more

    Yes.

    • If you are performing an obligatory prayer behind an Imam and the Imam prolongs sajda, you can make dua during that time. However, if the Imam raises his head from sajda, you must follow him and rise as well.
    • If you are performing the obligatory prayer alone, you can make the duas as long as you wish.
    • Similarly, if you are leading the prayer as the Imam, you can make duas, but it is better not to prolong them excessively out of consideration for the followers.
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  1. Zubair Khan
    Zubair Khan Islamic Scholar Specialist in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

    There is a difference of opinion among the scholars about leaving the hair during Salat.  A group of Ulama called it mustahab or good. they might have written it because of the following hadith:   قال رسول الله صلعم : أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَسْجُدَ عَلَى سَبْعَةِ أَعْظُمٍ, وَلَا أَكُفَّ ثَوْبًا وَلَا شَعْرًRead more

    There is a difference of opinion among the scholars about leaving the hair during Salat.  A group of Ulama called it mustahab or good.

    they might have written it because of the following hadith:

      قال رسول الله صلعم : أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَسْجُدَ عَلَى سَبْعَةِ أَعْظُمٍ, وَلَا أَكُفَّ ثَوْبًا وَلَا شَعْرًا».

     ” Rasulollah (pbh) said: I was ordered to prostrate on seven limbs and not to tie my clothes or hair in prayer.” – Sahih Bukhari: 816, Sahih Muslim: 490

    The prohibition stated in this hadith applies to men.  Women are not included in this hadith.

    If one braids his hair before praying or has already done so, it is not obligatory for him to leave the hair.

     However, it is not obligatory that because of this the prayer will be makruh or the prayer will be invalidated or the virtue of the prayer will be reduced.  Such matters are not mandatory.

    If one ties or looses his hair before prayer, in both cases his hair should be covered.  If you tie your hair first, then the prayer will be purified, and if you leave your hair and cover it, then the prayer will also be purified.

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  1. Yes a traveller can combine two prayers in advance or he can delay them too.like he can pray asar with Duhar.or he can pray Maghrib with Isha.it is called Taqdeem n Takheer.Its permissible to do this.

    Yes a traveller can combine two prayers in advance or he can delay them too.like he can pray asar with Duhar.or he can pray Maghrib with Isha.it is called Taqdeem n Takheer.Its permissible to do this.

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  1. In Islamic prayer (Salah or Salat), there are typically two categories of actions or units: Farz (obligatory) and Sunnah (voluntary or recommended). The number of Farz units or actions in each of the five daily prayers (Salat) can vary depending on the specific prayer. Here's a general breakdown: FaRead more

    In Islamic prayer (Salah or Salat), there are typically two categories of actions or units: Farz (obligatory) and Sunnah (voluntary or recommended). The number of Farz units or actions in each of the five daily prayers (Salat) can vary depending on the specific prayer. Here’s a general breakdown: Fajr (Dawn) Prayer: The Fajr prayer consists of 2 Rak’ahs (units). These 2 Rak’ahs contain specific Farz components that must be performed. Dhuhr (Noon) Prayer: The Dhuhr prayer consists of 4 Rak’ahs. The first 2 Rak’ahs contain Farz components, and the remaining 2 Rak’ahs are Sunnah Mu’akkadah (emphasized voluntary actions). Asr (Afternoon) Prayer: The Asr prayer consists of 4 Rak’ahs. The first 2 Rak’ahs contain Farz components, while the other 2 Rak’ahs are Sunnah Ghair Mu’akkadah (non-emphasized voluntary actions). Maghrib (Evening) Prayer: The Maghrib prayer consists of 3 Rak’ahs. The first 2 Rak’ahs contain Farz components, and the last Rak’ah contains Sunnah Mu’akkadah and Witr components. Isha (Night) Prayer: The Isha prayer consists of 4 Rak’ahs. The first 2 Rak’ahs contain Farz components, and the other 2 Rak’ahs contain Sunnah Mu’akkadah and Witr components. It’s important to note that the Farz components are the obligatory and essential parts of each prayer. These include recitation of specific verses from the Quran, standing, bowing, and prostrating in a specific manner, and reciting key supplications. The Sunnah components, on the other hand, are voluntary actions that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended and practiced regularly but are not obligatory. Please keep in mind that the specific details of each prayer, including the recitations and actions, may vary slightly among Islamic schools of thought (Madhabs). Therefore, it’s a good practice to follow the guidance of the particular Madhab or the local religious authority you follow.

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  1. Yes the Rafah Yadain is mandatory at the onset of prayer with the very first Takbeer i.e. Takbeer Tahreema, and this is agreed upon. when it comes to doing Rafah Yadain at Rukoo and afterward there is a difference of opinion about that. What is reported from Abdullah Ibn e Masood the companion of PrRead more

    Yes the Rafah Yadain is mandatory at the onset of prayer with the very first Takbeer i.e. Takbeer Tahreema, and this is agreed upon.

    when it comes to doing Rafah Yadain at Rukoo and afterward there is a difference of opinion about that.

    What is reported from Abdullah Ibn e Masood the companion of Prophet Pbuh is to abandon it in all places except with the first Takbeer.

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