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 religious questions. In the past, he has also spent significant time in India guiding the community.

189520

Tashahhud . Salah (Prayers)

If someone is unsure whether they have completed four or five Rak'ahs, should they sit, recite the Tashahhud and Salam, then perform one Rak'ah of Salat al-Ihtiyat while standing, or two Rak'ahs while sitting?

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 8 hours ago

In case of the doubt between four of five Rak'ats,nyou should take it as four and recite Tashahhud and Salam, then perform two Sajda of Sahw. There no Salat al-Ehtiyat in this case.

Wassalam.

189514

Salah (Prayers) . Prostration (sujud)

What should I do if I made a minor mistake during my prayer? Should I repeat the prayer, or can I proceed with Sajda Sahw?

It depends on the mistake. If the mistake was unintentional and does not involve basic obligatory acts of Salah, then Salah is valid. If write clearly what was the situation, the reply will be more clear.

Wassalam

Wassalam.

151372

Istikhara . Meaning

What does it mean to perform a Faal, and how is it similar to Istikhara?

Faal is not similar to Istekhara. Istekhara is mentioned in many authentic Hadeeths while we don't have authentic Hadeeth teaching Faal. Faal is a type of guessing what will happen in the future which has not foundation. Many of our Ulama mentioned that Faal is not allowed.

Wassalam.

151355

Woman . Salat al-Jama’at . Salah (Prayers) . Man

In congregational prayers, why are women required to stand behind men in the prayer rows? Does this not seem unfair to women? Shouldn't the rows for men and women be positioned next to one another?

It is important to keep the respect of women not to bow in Ruku' and prostrate in Sujood in front of men. Men should not see the women bowing down or prostrating. The rows of women should be behind the rows of men.

Wassalam.

189253

Paradise . Husband . Jealousy . Desire

Can I pray to Allah to remain in Al-A'raf rather than entering paradise, since I am uncomfortable with the thought of my husband receiving fifty thousand hoor, even without any jealousy? I have no desire for any blessings of paradise.

No. Your question seems to reflect very limited side of Paradise and ignore very important facts about Paradise. Paradise does not have materialistic desires only, but more importantly has spiritual happiness and Ridgwan Minallah Akbar ( Pleasure from Allah which is Greater). Paradise is the place of the Prophets and Infallible Imams and people of Pardise enjoy the neighborhood of the Prophets

and the Infallible Imams and have the pleasure of seeing them.

I advise you to read more about Paradise and don't restrict it to what lay people say.

Wassalam.

189247

Isha . Food . Believers . Sahaba (Companions) . God (Allah) . Paradise

Did the companions of Isa (AS), to whom Allah sent down food from paradise, die as believers?

We have in some books that some of the companions of Easa (AS) were not grateful to the bounty of Allah Who Sent to them a table of food from the sky for them. Sura Al-Ma'idah, verse 115 mentioned: Allah Said: I am going to send it down unto you, but if any one of you after that disbelieves, then I will punish him with a torment which I have not inflicted on anyone among all the mankind).

Wassalam.

189241

Parents . Money

If parents are financially well-off, is it acceptable for them to insist on monthly financial contributions from their sons, especially knowing that this requirement causes financial hardship for the sons?

When parents are in need, it puts a responsibility on their earning sons to support them. Spending on the parents is obligatory not just recommended. When parents expect financial assistance from their sons, it means that they are in need of that assistance. You can not claim that your parents are well off and don’t need your financial assistance as far as they ask you to assist them. You must do your best to assist them even if you have your own financial challenges. Best place to spend is to assist your parents then your relatives then other needy and deserving persons.

Wassalam.

189243

Masjid . Salah (Prayers)

When the prayer begins in the mosque and the first row is full, should the second row start from the middle? Additionally, when more people arrive, should they fill the second row from the right side or the left side?

When first town in congregational prayer is full, second row should start from the middle behind the Imam of Jama'ah. Filling the second row by standing on the right side is more recommended than left side of the Imam of Jama'ah.

Wassalam.

189246

Sleep . Bed . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it acceptable to recite all our supplications before sleep while lying down in bed, or should we be sitting up on the bed instead?

Yes it is allowed to recite our supplications while lying on bed. It is not necessary to be sitting on the bed for reciting the supplications. It is important to be sure that lying on the bed should not make you quickly fall asleep before completing the supplications which you intend to recite.

Wassalam.

189240

Sin . Oath . Kaffara

I made an oath by Allah's name not to commit a particular sin, but I broke it, and the sin lasted only a few seconds. Living with my parents and in a place where I can't find 10 poor believers to feed, how should I fulfill my Kaffarah?

You must feed ten ooor believers not only where you live but where ever you can reach to poor needy believer even if you sent the food to another country where poor believers can be fed.

Wassalam.

189112

Face . Ghusl . Mayyit . Death

How should Ghusl Mayyit be performed if a person dies with sunscreen or creams on their face? Is there a specific step to ensure all body parts are properly cleansed before performing the Ghusl?

Creams and all other materials must be washed away before starting Ghusl on the dead body.

Wassalam.

189092

Gender . Makruh

Is conversing with the opposite gender without a valid reason considered Makruh?

Chatting with other gender with out a valid reason is Makriuh, and can be sometimes unlawful if it leads to a sinful feelings or wrong thoughts.

Wassalam.