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What are the actions that nullify Salah?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Eleven things nullify Salah:

1. Deliberate leaving any of the pillars of Salah which are Niyyat, Takbiratul Ehraam, Qiyam before Rokoo', Rokoo' and Sojood.

2. Anything which invalidates Wudhu e,g, passing gas.

3. Turning face away from Qibla deliberately.

4. Folding hands with out Taqiyya.

5. Deliberate talking during Salah.

6. Laughing.

7. Any action which is out of Salah actions.

8. Crying for worldly matters.

9. Eating or drinking during Salah.

10. Saying Ameen after reciting Sura Al-Fatimah.

11. Deliberate adding or omitting any obligatory act in Salah e.g.bdeliberate leaving Sura Al-Hamd or Tashahhud etc.

Wassalam.
Why is praying in front of a mirror considered Makrooh? If the concern is that seeing ourselves may seem like imitating prayer to ourselves, does that mean praying in a room with a mirror nearby is not Makrooh?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

All Islamic rules of Wajib, Haraam, Mustahab, Makrouh and Jaa'ez are based on our own benefit which is best known by Allah (SWT). We gave no right to argue if we really believe in The Absolute Knowledge, Wisdom and Mercy of Allah.

Praying in front of a mirror is Makriuh. If the mirror is nor in front of us while praying, it will not be Makrouh to pray there. After all, Makrouh is not forbidden but it is always better to avoid it.

Wassalam.
In Surah Kausar, Allah states Fasalli Lirabbika. What is its meaning and to whom is it addressed? How does it differ from the command of Aqeem al-Salat which appears multiple times directed towards the believers?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Sura Kauthar is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) himself informing him about the great blessed bounties granted to him ( Lady Fatima ) and refuting his enemies' claim that he is a cut off person (Abtar means with no issue). Fasalli Lirabbika means : So, Pray to Your Lord (Who Granted you the Kauthar).

Aqim Assalat أَقِم الصلاة (Establish Prayers) is the order to all believers while Sura Al-Kauthar is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) alone.

Wassalam.
An excessive doubter believes that he has skipped Surah Al-Fatiha and recites it after the second Surah. Is his prayer in order?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

As he did not leave reciting Sura Al-Hamd deliberately, his Prayer is valid. Reciting Al-Fatiha after the second Sura is allowed and it does not harm his Prayer.

Wassalam.