
Principles of Fiqh
Du`a for Pain in Body
If you have pain in your body, you can say these du`as: “A’udhu Billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir.” “Adhhib al-bas Rabb an-nas, wa’shfi anta al-Shafi, la shifa a illa shifauka shifa-an la yughadiru saqaman.”SaveAre Two People Enough to Pray in Congregation?
Two people are enough to pray in congregation, whether that is in the house or elsewhere. However, men are required to offer the prayers in congregation in the mosque. It is not permissible to offer the obligatory prayers at home, whether in congregation or alone, unless one has an excuse.SaveWhat is Kaffarat al-Yamin?
Kaffarat al-yamin is: 1-feeding ten poor persons with the average kind of food that he feeds his family, 2- Clothing ten poor people, 3- Freeing a believing slave. Whoever cannot do any of the above should fast for three consecutive days.SaveIs Talking during Khutbah Permissible?
Those who attend Jumu`ah prayers have to be silent and listen attentively to the Imam. It is not permissible to talk during the Khutbah except in the cases indicated by the evidence, such as speaking to the Khatib or responding to him, or in cases of necessity such as saving a blind man from falling and so on.SaveResult of Refraining From Joining the Congregation's Front Rows
The Hadith highlights the consequence of continuously refraining from joining the front rows during congregational prayers, resulting in the inability to do so as a punishment from Allah.SaveDoes Swallowing Saliva Break Fast?
If a fasting person swallows his saliva, that does not invalidate his fast even if there is a lot of it.SaveWhat Are the Virtues of Friday?
The virtues Friday include: 1- on it is the Friday prayer, which is the best of prayers, 2- praying Fajr in congregation on Fridays is the best prayer that the Muslim can pray during the week, and 3-whoever dies during the day or night of Friday, Allah will protect him from the trial of the grave.SaveCan Agents Take Extra Money If They Sell for a Higher Price?
If the company stipulated the price to an agent and agreed with him that if he sells it for more the extra money would be his, it is permissible for the agent to sell it for more and he can take the extra money.SaveSaying Bismillah before Wudu: Essential?
If a Muslim does wudu and does not say Bismillah, then his wudu is valid, but he is missing out on the reward for doing this Sunnah. To be on the safe side, the Muslim should not omit saying Bismillah before wudu.SaveHow to Do Ruqyah For Yourself
You can do ruqyah for yourself and it is a good Sunnah. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) recited ruqyah for himself and some of his Companions recited ruqyah for themselves.Save