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Salat al-Jama’at
40 Questions
In congregational prayers which spot behind the Imam is of most significance, and what is that significance?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
If a traveller is praying Qasr while standing behind the Imam who is praying the full 4 units, does this affect the connection of the congregation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
While gathered for majlis at someone's home can we offer the regular prayers in congregation without a religious scholar to lead? If so what requirements does that prayer leader have to meet for it to be a valid congregation?
Zaid Alsalami
If Maghrib is at 5:00 PM and doesn't end for another few hours, is it better to pray by yourself at that time or wait for your family and pray together about 10-20 minutes later? Why or why not would either case be better?
Abbas Di Palma