Part 1

on the VOLUME 2

By the Honorable Shaikh Muhammad bin Salih Al-‘Uthaimeen

Collected & Arranged by Fahd bin Nasiribin dbrabimets-Sulaiman

a MuM! 61S,i solta Fatawa Arkanul-Islam

Islamic Verdicts on the Pillars of Islam (Volume Two)

Prayer, Zakah, Fasting, Hajj

By the Honorable Shaikh Muhammad bin Salih Al- ‘Uthaimeen

Collected and Arranged by Fahd bin Nasir bin Ibrahim As-Sulaiman

Fatawa Relating to Prayer

. If a person enters the Masjid while the Mu‘aththin is calling the adhan,

If [missed one or more obligatory prayers due to sleep or forgrunes how do I make up for the missed prayers?.. . 436

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238. 239, 240. 241. 242.

If a congregation prayed towards a direction other than the Qiblah, what is the ruling on that prayer? ....

Ifa traveller caught the last two Rak’ahs of the prayer with the resident Imam, may he make the Taslim for shortening the prayer? 455 What is the ruling on rushing when walking to prayer? . . 456 Is it permissible to hurry in order to catch the Rak‘ah with the Imam in

. What is the ruling on reciting the Qur an in the Masjid in ina Youd v voice, that causes disturbance to the other worshippers? . . 457

Some people stand and wait for the arrival of the Imam and abandon the salutation to the Masjid; what is the ruling on this action?.... It is observed that in the Sacred Masjid, some men form rows behind the women’s rows in the obligatory prayers; is their prayer accepted? 458 Is it permissible to remove a young boy from his place in the row?... 459 What is the ruling on prayer between the pillars?.. .. 459 What is the ruling on the women’s rows? Is the worst of them the first of them and the best of them the last of them in all circumstances? . 460 What is the ruling on the prayer of one who prays outside the Masjid,

| Is raising the hands in places other than the four (well known) places

confirmed? And likewise in the funeral prayer and the ‘Eid prayers? . 461 If a person praying behind the Jmam caught the prayer while the Jmam was bowing, should he make the Takbir twice?.. - 463 What is the ruling on placing the right hand over the left hand on the

When should the one being led in prayer recite Surat Al-Fatihah, with the Jmam’s recitation of it, or when he is reciting the Surah?.. oe 474

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. Ifa person feared that if he answered the call of nature, he would mi

the congregational prayer, should he pray while he is holding it in?.. 496 What is the ruling on closing the eyes in prayer?.... 497 Does cracking the knuckles in prayer forgetfully invalidate it? .. - 497

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. If the Imam prays an extra Rak‘ah and 1 counted it when | am a

. The time of the Sunan before and after the regular prayers...

What is the ruling on the Sutrah? And what is the limit of it? What is the ruling on passing directly in front of a worshipper in prayer in the Sacred Masjid (in Makkah)? What is the ruling on placing an electric heater in front of the worshippers during the performance of their prayers? .. . 500 Is it permissible for the one praying, when he reaches a Verse in which Paradise and the Fire are mentioned, to ask Allah for Paradise and seek What are the reasons for making. the prostrations of forgetfulness?... 501

. What is the ruling on Witr, and is it something peculiar to Ramadan? .... 507

Describe the Sunnah regarding Qunut; if there are special supplications

Is it part of the Sunnah to raise the hands when making the supplication of Qunut, and what is the evidence for that?. What is the ruling on Qunut in the obligatory prayers? And what is the

ruling if the Muslims are afflicted by some calamity? see 508 What is the ruling on Tarawih and how many Rak’ahs is it?. .. 509 What is the ruling on making the supplication for completing the Qur’an during the night prayer in Ramadan? seuss see SID Is Lailatul-Qadr fixed on a certain night in every year, or does it move

it prescribed for him to offer a supererogatory prayer?.. ..517 Should the regular Sunnah prayers be made up for if the time for them

Has any evidence been reported for a person changing his place in

. What is the ruling on the congregational prayer:

order to perform the prayer after the obligatory prayer?. 518 If the Sunnah of Ad-Duha is missed, can it be made up for or not? . 519 Is purification a condition for the acceptance of the prostration of

recitation? And what is the correct thing to say in this prostration? .. 519

When should one perform the prostration of thanks to Allah? And what is the manner of it?.

What is the ruling on Istikharah prayel What is Tasbih prayer?. What is the ruling on performing two Rak “ahs 0 on the wedding night

before having sexual intercourse with the wife?... . 524

. What are the times when it is prohibited to offer prayer? And

regarding the prayer of salutation before the Maghrib is before the

A number of people live in one place; is it permissible for them to form . 528

. Is it preferable for an employee to go quickly to prayer upon hearing

the adhan, or should he wait until he has completed some tasks? And what is the ruling on supererogatory prayers after it

. If the first Rak’ah, or the second was missed with the congregation, should

the one making up recite another Surah with Surat Al-Fatihah?... 530

. A worshipper entered while the Jmam was in the second Tashahhud;

should he join the congregation, or wait for another congregation?... 530 What should be done if the Igamah for the obligatory prayer is called, and the worshipper has started to offer the supererogatory prayer?... 531

. A person joined after the recitation of Surat Al-Fatihah, he began to

recite Surat Al-Fatihah, but the Imam had already bowed; should he

If a person being led in prayer caught the Imam in Sujud, should he wait until he stands up, or prostrate with him?... If a worshipper in the silent prayers finished reciting Surat Al-Fatihah and

another Surah before the Imam made Ruku’, should he be silent? .. 534 What is the ruling on moving before the Imam? 534

Is it permissible for one who is offering an obligatory prayer to do so behind one who is offering a voluntary prayer and vice versa? 536

A man entered the Masjid late and found that the prayer had already begun. The row was full, is it it permissible for him to pull a man from that complete row?. There is a Masjid which has two floors and those who pray on the upper

floor cannot see what is below them; is their prayer valid or not?. .... 539 Is it permissible to pray with the prayer transmitted via the television

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ithout being able to see the Imam, especially for

Q. 325. Is performing Ghus! on Friday a duty incumbent upon both men n and

women? And what is the ruling on bathing a day or two before it?... 558 Q. 326. Ifa person enters the Masjid on Friday while the Mu’aththin is calling

the second adhan, should he offer the prayer of salutation to the Masi

or follow the Mu‘aththin (i.e, repeat the adhan after him)?.... .. 558 Q. 327. What is the opinion of your Eminence regarding those who step over

Q. 328. What is the ruling on greeting someone by saying As “Salamu “Alaikurn

In some towns, before the prayer on ‘Eid day, the /mam makes Takbir and the worshippers make Takbir with him; what is the ruling?. . 564

When does the Takbir for ‘Eid begin? How should it be performed? ... 564 What is the ruling on the solar eclipse and the lunar eclipse prayers? 565

that they may gather to pray over him forbidden or permissible? 572

. What is the correct manner reported from A/-Mustafa (the Chosen One,

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There is a custom in some countries that when a person dies, they raise their voices in recitation of the Qur’an, and play it using tape recorders

What are the conditions for the obligation of Zakah?. 591 How should one take out the Zakah on monthly salaries? .. - 593 Is it obligatory to pay Zakah on the wealth of a child and an insane

What is the ruling on the Zakah of a 1 debt? . . 595 Should a deceased person’s debt be paid if he has not left any Zakah?.. 596 Is it correct for a person who is in debt to give charity? And what legal

obligations are lifted from the debtor?.. A person did not pay Zakah for four years; what is incumbent on him?.. Is there any Zakah on livestock which are fed for half of the year: How can J know when the Nisab has been reached or it has not been

What is the Nisab of gold and silver? And what is the equivalent of the

A man has daughters and he gave them jewelry. Is all of the jewelry If a man gave his Zakah to one who deserves it, then the one : who took it gave it to him as a gift, should he accept it? ..

Is it permissible for a person to pay something other than money as Zakah on his wealth, such as clothing and the like? .. - 602 If there were diamonds and the like with the gold, how can the Zakah What is the ruling on spending Zakah on the building of Masids? And who is the Fagir 1s Zakah incumbent upon cars used as taxis and private cars? 603 What is the ruling on the Zakah of a rented house? .. -. 604 A person bought some Jand to live on it, after three years, he made the intention to use it for trade. Is there any Zakah on past years? .. 605 Ruling on paying Zakatul-Fitr during the first ten days of Ramadan . 605 Is it permissible to increase the Zakatul-Fitr payment with the intention of giving a voluntary charity? Some scholars say that it is not permissible to give Zakatul. Fitr in the form of rice. What is Your Eminence’s view: - 607 If a person had a one third share of a deceased person's will, and Dirhams belonging to orphans, is there Zakah due on them?.