Category Archives: English QNA

#138: Leaving a Prayer with the Intention of Replacing It

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. What is the ruling for a person who purposely leaves a prayer but with the intention that he’ll replace it later? 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 […]

#137: Attaining Khusyuk When Praying in A Stadium

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. When attending a football match in a stadium and performing the prayer in an open space, I find it hard to focus. When having khusyuk is an important matter in prayer. I am asking for your advice on this issue. Answer: Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings […]

#136: The Meaning and Methodology of Tahajjud Prayer

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Can you explain the meaning of the word “tahajjud”? And the methodology of performing tahajjud prayer. 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 […]

#135: The Favors of the First Saf

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. I often hear that there are great favors for those who pray in the first saf. Can you explain 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 […]

#134: Prayer During Dialysis Treatment

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Is it permissible for a person undergoing dialysis treatment to perform jamak Zohor and Asar although the dialysis centre is less than two marhalah? The reason is during the dialysis process, the patient cannot make any huge movements. Furthermore, it takes a long time, which is between 4 to 5 hours. If […]

#133: The Obligation of Prayer Before Isra’ Mikraj

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. How was the obligation of prayer fulfilled before the Isra’ Mikraj incident? 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 Last Day. The author […]

#132: The Imam Is Praying Isyak, While the Makmum Is Praying Maghrib

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. During my travels, I stopped by a surau to perform the jamak Maghrib and Isyak prayer. At the time it is already the time for Isyak and I intended to perform jamak ta’khir. I set the intention of Maghrib prayer and follow the imam who is performing the Isya’. In my third […]

#131: Absentee Funeral Prayer if One Lives Near

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. I usually hear that the absentee funeral prayer is performed when the deceased is far away or in another country. What about if the deceased is near, such as the deceased is in Malaysia, but the person cannot attend the funeral prayer because of certain reasons? Answer: Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to […]

#130: The Prayer of Need (Hajat Prayer) in Congregation

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Can you explain the issue of praying the hajat prayer in congregation? Is there any guidance from the Prophet PBUH and his companions regarding performing the prayer of need in congregation? Hope for an answer. Answer: Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and […]

#129: Praying on Different Floors in a Mosque

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. There are some who prefer to pray on a different level of a mosque separately even when there are still empty spaces in the main prayer hall. Hope for an explanation on this matter. Answer: Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations […]