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Time . Maghrib . Sawm (Fasting) . Adhan . Iftar . Kaffara

Is it correct to break my fast at the time of Adhaan or after I pray Maghrib? If this practice is wrong, do I need to perform any expiation or repeat all my fasts?

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 weeks ago

It is allowed to break your fast at the time of Adhaan of Maghrib. Although it is recommended to pray before breaking your fast. Recommended is not obligatory. You don’t need to repeat any fast.

Wassalam.

187307

Qadha . Fajr . Time . Salah (Prayers) . Salatul Layl

Would it be more beneficial to prioritize completing my missed Qadha prayers over performing Salat al-Layl, considering that I currently make up for them by praying one Qadha Fajr Salah and another Qadha Salah daily?

The reward of performing Qadha Prayer is greater than performing recommended prayers. No doubt, performing both is much better, but if you have no other option but perform either Qadha or recommended prayer,b then Qadha is first because it is obligatory.

Wassalam.

183725

Umrah . Time . Ihram . Hajj . Salam alaikum . God (Allah) . Contact Lenses

Can contact lenses be worn during the state of Ihram?

If the contact lenses are purely for medical reason and not for beautification, then it will be allowed during the state of Ihraam. If it was for looking more beautiful or to make your eyes look nice,then it not allowed during Ihraam.

Wassalam.

145396

Face . Time . Prostration (sujud)

When getting up from prostration (Sujud), should someone lift their face first or lift both their hands and face together at the same time?

Usually, we lift our face first then our hands. You can chose what suits you.
'Wassalam.

152421

Marriage . Walima . Husband . Wife . Time . Consummation

Is it necessary for marriage to be consummated before the Walima ceremony? Can a husband and wife delay consummation after the Nikkah and Walima by a few days?

Walima or wedding ceremony is not a condition in consummating the marriage as far as the Nikah has been properly recited between them. Husband and wife are free to consummate their marriage or delay as they wish. Husband should not force his wife on consummating the marriage if she has a valid reason to delay that like health reason. If she is passing her menstrual cycle, sexual intercourse with be not allowed during menstruation. If there is no valid reason to delay and the husband needs to consummate the marriage, his wife should not refuse or delay.

When both of them are happy to delay consummating the marriage, there are free to do that.

Wassalam.

182891

Ghusl . Time . Tayammum . Salah (Prayers)

If a person chooses to perform Ghusl when the time for prayer is short and Tayammum should have been done, is the Ghusl invalid?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 4 months ago

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah
The Ghusl is valid but he has done a sin letting the prayer become Qadha.

182430

Time . Asr . Salah (Prayers) . Combining Prayers

When combining prayers like Dhur and Asr, is it more preferable to pray them both at the Dhur time, closer to the Asr time, or somewhere in between?

It is recommended to perform Dhuhr Prayer immediately after midday (Zawaal) with out any delay. After performing Dhuhr Prayer, performing ASR Prayer is optional between performing ASR after performing the Dhuhr Prayer or waiting till the shadow becomes two sevenths.

Wassalam.

182370

Time . Friendship . Oath . Vow

What steps should I take to seek forgiveness for the times when I made false statements, either by taking Qasam or saying wAllah, out of embarrassment or to maintain a friendship?

Making a False statement by Qasam or oath or saying Wallah, is a major sin. It is called in the Hadeeth ( Al-Yameen al-Faajirah Al-Ghamoos) (The sinful oath which immerses the liar in the fire).

Seeking forgiveness needs: 1. Giving back the right of any one who was been wronged by this false statements and making him pardon you from his heart.

2. Repenting and feeling sad for what you committed.

3. Firm decision not to do it again.

4. Seeking forgiveness from Allah (SWT) day and night.

Wassalam.

181288

Tashahhud . Time . Salam alaikum . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it correct that there is a period between Tashahhud and Salam during which Dua is accepted? If so, is it allowed to do a lengthy Dua of around 5 minutes at this time or is it more preferable to keep it brief?

There is no specific period between Tashahhud and Salaam as both should be recited simultaneously. Du'a is always permissible during any part of Salah including Tashahhud and Salaam or between them. We have narrated supplications with Tashahhud. The Du'a can be short or long but it should not take you away from the Salah situation.
'Wassalam.

173024

Contract . Time . Mahr . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

If I unintentionally omitted mentioning the time period for the temporary marriage contract, does it automatically become permanent or does my intention play a role in determining its duration?

If the time period was not mentioned in the contract, it becomes permanent according to many scholars, that is why you need to recite Talaq in front of two pious witnesses when she is not in her menses to terminate that contract. After that divorce, you both can read a temporary marriage mentioning the Mahr and period.
Wassalam.

176750

Time . Laylat al-Qadr

Does the night of Qadr conclude at the time of the Fajr prayer's Azan or at the end of the Qada time of Fajr prayer?

Laylatul Qadr ends on the end of the night on Fajr time. There are narrations that day of that night of Qadr is also great.like Laylatul Qadr.

Wassalam.

176643

Time . Salatul Layl . Suhur

Which order, between eating Suhoor first then praying Salatul Layl or vice versa, would result in more reward during the month of Ramadhan?

Performing Salatul Layl (Night Prayer) has long ours of the night although it is more recommended to perform it as near to Fajr as you can. Eating Sujood is also recommended during the time of Sahar which is the last sixth of the night.

‘Wassalam.