QUESTON: Shall a lady have to observe Salatul-Zuhar along with Salatul ‘Isha too, if comes clear from menstruation at the time of ‘Asar or ‘Isha, because, we know that these prayers are clubbed together in case of any ‘uzr (inconvenience)? ANSWER: If a lady comes dear from menstruation or Nifas (paesturition) at the time of ‘Asr or ‘Isha, then, according to the most appropriate doctrine of ‘ulama, it is necessary for her to observe Salatuz Zuhar along with Salatul…
HOW SHALL A LADY COVER HER BODY WHILE OBSERVING SALAT? By. Allama Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz QUESTION: Many ladies carelessly keep their both arms or part of it and /or leg and chin or part of it open during Salat? Is this correct and proper in this condition? Answer: For a responsible and free lady, it is necessary to cover her entire body, except both palms and the face during the Salat because a woman is…
HOW TO OBSERVE A LAPSED SALAT By. Allama Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz Question: Salatuz Zuhar of a person lapsed and he remember it just at the time when Iqamah of Salatul ‘Asar had been called. Should he join congregation with the intent of Salatul-Asar or with the intent of Salatuz Zuhar or should be first Salat-ul-Zuhar alone and, then Salatul-Asar? Also, what is the meaning of this statement among the distinguished Fuqaha: “When there is the risk…
STATUS OF “SUTRAH” FOR SALAT; CAN A LINING BECOME A SUTRAH?” By: Allama Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz QUESTION: Many people take extreme position, with regard to Sutrah (Shield) to the extent that after entering the mosque if they do not find a pillar vacant to act as their Sutrah, they keep awaiting for it and condemn those who happen to observe Salat without Sutrah; whereas certain other people are negligent about Sutrah. What is righteous position…
CALLING ‘AS-SALATH JAMIAH ‘FOR SALATUL KASOOF’ By: Allama Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz QUESTION: It occurs in Hadith that announcement for “Salatul Kasoof” will be made by calling “As-Salatu-Jamiah.” Shall this statement be called only once or repeatedly. Further, if repetition is a requirement of Shriah, what are limitation of this repetition? ANSWER: It is proven from the Tradition of the Holy Prophet (may blessing and peace of Allah be upon him) that he (may blessing and peace…
PROOF FOR CALLING “AS-SALATU KHAIRUM-MINAN-NAUM” AND HAYYA ‘ALA KHARIL AMAL” FOR SALAT-UL-JAJIR By: Allama Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz QUESTION: What is proof in support of calling “As-Salatu Khairum-minan-Naum” in the Azan for Fajir, Also certain people add ‘Yayya ‘Ala Khairil Amal” in the Azan. Does it have any real basis in the Shariah? ANSWER: It is proven from the tradition of the Holy Prophet (may blessing and peace of Allah be upon him) that he (S.A.W.)…
WHEN SHALL A MUQTADEE RECITE THE CHAPTER OF AL-FATIHA IN THE LEAD OF AN IMAM? By Allama ‘Abdul ‘Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz Question: There are different of opinions of ‘Ulama in connection with recitation in the lead of an Imam. What is correct in this regard? Also is it incumbent upon a Muqtadee to recite the chapter of Al-Fatiha? Further, when shall a Muqtadee recite the chapter Al-Fatiha, if the Imam does not care to pause in silence…
INJUNCTIONS ABOUT HANGING PICTURES By. Allama ‘Abdul ‘Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz Translated by Dr. Abul Hayat Ashraf Question: What are religious injunctions regarding pictures hanged in houses and other places? Answer: It is forbidden (haram) to hang the picture of a man or another soulful existence. The Holy Apostle (S.A.W.) commissioned to Sayyadana ‘Ali (Allah be pleased with him): “Do not leave a single image you find without wiping it out, and not a high grave without leveling…
EVERYTHING WHICH PEOPLE BELIEVE IN, AND WHAT THEY CONSIDER AS ‘IBADAH (WORSHIP), CONSTITUTES THEIR DEEN, EVEN IF IT BE FALSITY Allama ‘Abdul ‘Ziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz ; Translated by: Dr. Abul Hayat Ashraf Question: In the evening of Jumah (Friday), 4th of Safar 1304 A.H., the television presented a programme under the title of “World of Nature”. The programme was related to India and it was introduced in this manner: “India is a country of different types of religions,…
FATAWA REGARDING DELAY IN CALLING AZAN By Allama ‘Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz Translated by Dr. Abul Hayat Ashraf Question: We were in the form of groups. It was decided to observe Salat-al-Zuhar at its last timings. In such a case, will the Azan be called in initial timings or in last timings? Further, will our Salat be correct and proper without calling the Azan? Answer: If you people happen to be in the city and there is…