Know Your Deen

Islamic QA for North America

May 12, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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the finger

Q. Salaam ul aikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, When we say the Kalimah during prayer, when do we put our finger down? After the first half (after “There is no god but God”) or the second half (and Muhammad (PBUH) … Continue reading

May 10, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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come early so no worry

Q. Salaam ul aikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, Can the Imam wait for someone who is coming late to join the prayer? Like can he prolong the ruku/sajdah/tashahud/any position in prayer so that the latecomer can participate and join the … Continue reading

May 10, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Solution: Dont miss it

Question: Assalaamu’Alaikum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakatuhu. I heard that if a person misses their Fajr prayer, when they make it up they have to pray both Nafl and Sunnah? JazakAllahu  kullu khair. Answer: ?????? ?????? ????? ???? ??????? There is … Continue reading

May 7, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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How to make up….

Question: Asalaamalaikum Imam, from my understanding its best to pray Qazah prayers as soon as possible, but at it’s appropriate times.  So since no prayer is acceptable during sunrise until Duhr, and between Asr to Maghrib, Qazah prayer would not … Continue reading

May 5, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Say No to a musical Quran

Question: Asalaamalaikum Imam, Many egyptian Qari’s use Maqam (melodic modes used in traditional Arabic music) in their Quran recital.  They would use a musical instrument such as a Oud (chordal musical instrument) to correct or enhance their melodic vocal tones. … Continue reading