Category Archives: English QNA

#197: Praying While Closing One’s Eyes

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Is it permissible for a person to close his eyes while praying to increase his khusyuk (focus)? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow […]

#196: Praying on a Train and the Qibla

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. I’d usually travel on a train such as ETS (Electric Train Services) for my long-distance journeys. I want to ask the ruling of praying on a train and how should I determine the qibla direction on the moving train? Hope for an explanation. Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to […]

#195: Burping in Prayer

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. What is the ruling if a person burps in prayer? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his footsteps until the Final day. The […]

#194: Qadha’ (Replacing) Sunnah Prayer

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Is it permissible for a person to qadha’ any sunnah prayer that he missed? Hope for an explanation. Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who […]

#193: Drinking During the Friday Sermon

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. What is the ruling if a Friday prayer congregant is thirsty and drinks some water when the Khatib is still delivering the sermon? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, […]

#192: Jotting Down Notes During the Friday Sermon

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. What is the ruling of taking notes when the khatib is delivering the Friday sermon? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his footsteps […]

#191: Zakat for Gemstones and Ambergris Perfume

Question: Regarding gemstones and ambergris perfume from the ocean, should we pay zakat for them? Answer: Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his footsteps until the Final day. Minerals and […]

#190: Searching for Lost Item in A Mosque

Question: Is it permissible to search for a missing item in a mosque? Answer: Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his footsteps until the Final day. The mosque is an […]