Purification
Answers and pages filed under “Purification” on SunniPath.
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Mistake in surah fatiha
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
If one is reciting the fatiha and says “ihdeena” adding a “ya” [s. for elongation], does this invalidate his prayer?
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The follower carrying a mushaf
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it permissible for one praying behind an imam to look in the mushaf (copy of the Koran) while his imam is reciting?
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Imam’s omission of the du’a of qunut
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
According to my knowledge, the du`a of qunut in the dawn prayer is one of the main sunnas, and if one misses it, one has to prostrate for forgetfulness whether the omission was intentional or not.
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What if I pray maghrib a half hour late?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
When does the maghrib prayer become a make-up (qada)? Many times, I end up praying a half hour after the adhan.
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Drops of urine exit when I stand
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Are my ablution and prayer valid if a small drop of fluid exits from the private parts when I stand up to make ablution or perform the prayer? This usually happens early in the morning when I pray fajr, and after several…
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Wudu: Definition of Washing
Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany
What is the definition of washing in wudu'? does water have to drip from skin after contact, or mere contact would suffice?
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Movements Invalidating the Prayer
Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany
Can you please tell me which, if any, movements are allowed during prayer and do not invalidate the prayer?
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Is it haram to speak during conjugal relations?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it haram to speak during conjugal relations?
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Can I make wudu wearing shorts?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
Are we allowed to make wudu wearing shorts above the knees? Answer One’s wudu is perfectly valid if it is performed wearing shorts that fall above the knee.
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Female discharge and wudu
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
I have read on your site in the shafi answers that the clear discharge which comes out from the outer body i.e. the place that is exposed when squatting, is pure but does it mean that wudu won’t have to be renewed?
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The integrals of a valid wudu
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
Does washing the following body parts only once, fulfill the minimum requirement of wudu according to the Shafi'i madhab -- washing face once, hands and arms once, wiping a single hair once, and washing each foot (and be…
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The Fiqh Of Menstruation
SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team
The Fiqh of Menstruation Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful & Compassionate Wa‘alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu, Please also see the following
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The Shafi`i prayer
SunniPath Answer Service Team
I recently changed my madhhab, so I wanted a description of the prophet Mohammed’s, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, prayer from the Shafi'i perspective.
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Differences in a woman’s and man’s prayer
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
In the `Umdah, it is written about the differences between women’s and men’s prayer only regarding `awrah (nakedness), keeping the feet together when standing and when prostrating, to draw the arms closer to the sides. I…
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Proof of when to raise the finger in the prayer
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is there a hadith proving that we should raise our finger at “Illa Llah” as the Shafi’is do? Or is it a reprehensible innovation?
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Saluting the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Grant Him Peace) in Prayer
Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany
According to Imam Al-Shafi'i, should we send salutations on the prophet peace be upon him at the end of our tashshud? If yes, can you please quote the procedure and the words to be said.
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Daughter and grandparent’s spouse- mahram?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
What is the status of my daughter to my step-father? Would she be allowed to be alone with him and appear without hijab in front of him?
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Clarification on a woman’s awrah when alone
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
I'm confused by the recent answer about making wudu whilst wearing shorts.
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Exiting of sperm/sexual fluid and wudu
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
The statement below is taken from your answer: Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, In the Shafi’i school, sperm and female sexual fluid (the
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When to shave the head of the newborn?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
When to shave the head of the newborn?
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Praying alone behind a man
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In a small masjid, if there is a non-mahram man leading the prayer and I am the only woman (the only person) praying behind him, is it permissible? There are other sisters in the masjid, but due to some reason they are n…
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Joining a congregation
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If one has prayed their fard prayer in private and then there is a jama'ah for the same prayer, is one obliged to pray with the jama'ah nullifying one's prayer alone? What is the ruling for women in the Shafi’i school on…
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My father has given me bad advice in the past
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am very depressed and confused about my religion. Sometimes, I don't want to pray and I feel anger toward Allah. My father has tried to give me advice, but when I followed his advice, it was to my loss.
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Arriving late for the congregation
Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany
When I arrive late for a salat which is prayed aloud, how do I complete the rest of the rak`ahs- loudly or silently?
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Is it permissible to clean one's hands with an alcohol based gel?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is it permissible to clean one's hands with an alcohol based gel?
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Salat al-Awwabin and Salat al-Tawba
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Salat al-Awwabin and Salat al-Tawba Answer No. They are two different prayers. Salat al Tawba is specifically for repentance and may be prayed at any time.
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Praying Makeups in Congregation
Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany
Can you pray qada prayers in jama'ah? Answer It is not sinful to offer makeup (qada') prayers in congregation, but the exact ruling varies: 1.