Salah (Prayers)

Salah ("worship", ‏صلاة‎; pl. ‏صلوات‎ ṣalawāt; also salat), or namāz (Persian: نَماز‎) in some languages, is one of the Five Pillars in the faith of Islam and an obligatory religious duty for every Muslim (Male & Female, with certain exemptions based on Taqwa). It is a physical, mental, and spiritual act of worship that is observed five times every day at prescribed times.

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Salah (Prayers) . Prostration (sujud)

Can one combine the compensation of several mistakes made in prayers in one Sajdah al-Sahw?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 hours ago

No. Every mistake needs a separate Sajda Sahw for it.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Ruku'

Should all of one's fingers be reaching the knees when bowing in prayer? Should they be position at the upper part of the knee bones?

It is compulsory during Rokoo' ركوع to make your hand touch your knee even if your figure touch your knee. If your hand did not touch your knee during Rokoo', your Rokoo' will be invalid.

Wassalam.

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Believers . Sunni . Salah (Prayers) . Salatul Layl . Du'a (Supplication) . Sunni-Shi'a . Friendship

In Salat al-Layl when I have to make Dua for 40 believers, should they just be Shia people or may I also mention a couple of good Sunni friends as well?

We seek forgiveness for every believer in Allah, the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). Muslims friends who were born in non Shia families and have high regards for Ahlul Bayt need our prayers to understand the real position of Ahlul Bayt in Islam as the divine leaders after the Prophet (SAWA).

Wassalam.

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Qadha . Salah (Prayers) . Mustahabb

Is it better to prioritize Qaza prayers and perform them instead of other Mustahab acts?

No doubt that performing Qaza prayers is obligatory and more important than recommended prayers. The reward for Qaza prayers is more than recommended prayers.
Wassalam.

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Sunni-Shi'a . Combining Prayers . Salah (Prayers)

Is there any evidence specifically from Shia sources that confirms that the Prophet (pbuh) used to combine his prayers even when not in a state of emergency?

Yes of course. There are authentic evidence in both Sunni and Shia books. You can find many Hadeeths in this regard in Wasaa'il al-Shia.V. 4, page 220. باب جواز الجمع بين الصلاتين دون عذر
You can also find many Hadeeths in Saheeh Muslim, Baab al-Jam' Bayn al-Salatain. باب الجمع بين الصلاتين
Wassalam.

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Husband . Salah (Prayers)

My husband does the prayers but delays his prayers for insignificant things like watching TV. And he does not like me reminding him saying that he would pray even if I don't ask him. What can I do to convince him about doing prayers without delay?

As he performs his obligatory Prayers in any case even if you don't remind him, and feels annoyed when you remind him about not to delay it, you should avoid annoying him. You may gently mention to him what the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt (AS) said about the great reward of praying on time, but avoid making him feel insulted.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Sunni-Shi'a . Imam Husayn . Marwan b. al-Hakam . Taqiyya (Dissimulation)

Is it true that Imam Hussain offered prayers behind Marwan without Taqaya and that this is mentioned in Wasail al-Shia?

This is untrue.

Infallible never prays behind a sinner. Such narrations are fabricated even if you find them in a book compiled by a Shia author. This narration is mentioned in Nawaadir Al-Raawandi, page 30 but it has no value nor any authenticity.
Wassalam.

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Turbah . Salah (Prayers) . Prostration (sujud)

Is the prayer void if we prostrate on the side of the Turbah that has the name of Imam Hussein (as)?

Yes, it is permissible to put your forehead in prostration on the side of the Turbah (Mahr or Sajdagah) which has writing on it.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Home . Women . Adhan . Imamah . Salah (Prayers)

Can a woman give Azan at home and perform Imamat of prayers for other women?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 week ago

Bismihi ta'ala

It is highly recommended for both men and women to recite Adhan and Iqamah, especially if they are praying on their own, and not in jama'ah.

Of course, the difference is that a female should recite in a low voice in the presence of a non-mahram. As for performing jama'ah prayers, of course a female can do loud Adhan and a female can lead jama'ah prayers if they are all women.

And Allah knows best

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Prostration (sujud) . Salah (Prayers)

Can one move in Sajdah for relief if they were to stay a while in prostration during obligatory or optional prayers?

After performing the obligatory Zikr ( Subhana RABBIYAL A'la wa bihamdih) one time, it will be then allowed to move.

'Wassalam.

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Mind . Intention (Niyah) . Salah (Prayers)

Is the Niyyat correct if one might need to think and it may take some time before the mind recalls which prayer one is praying? Do we need to actively keep repeating the intention in our mind so that we don't forget?

We do not need to keep repeating the intention (Niyyat) as far as we still remember what we are intending to perform. If we forget what want to perform, then we need to remember the Niyyat again.

'Niyyat is nothing more than to know what you are going to perform, and it is for the sake of Allah. We do not need to say anything to reflect our intention.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Employment . Salah (Prayers)

I am a female working in a non-Muslim country where I work all day at a desk that can cover me from seeing other people. Can I pray sitting on my desk as there are no places where I can pray standing as it is not a very Muslim-friendly environment?

Bismihi ta'ala

If you do not have a physical injury or a handicap that would prevent you from observing the correct form of prayer, which is standing up, then you are not allowed to pray sitting down.

Whatever the environment may be, you must be able to take breaks, in which you can find an empty space to pray in. If the situation is very bad, then you must think of leaving that toxic environment so you are able to express your religious freedom and do you wajibaat in the correct form.

And Allah knows best