Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA

1. There are certain surahs which have been prescribed to be recited at specific times during the night and day or during certain days of the week. It is mustahab for one to recite these surahs at their prescribed times. a) One should recite Surah Kaafiroon before sleeping عن جبلة …

When travelling by sea, one should recite the following two verses. If one recites these verses, Allah Ta‘ala will save one from drowning: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ مَجْرِىهَا وَمُرْسٰهَا إِنَّ رَبِّي لَغَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ وَمَا قَدَرُوا اللَّهَ حَقَّ قَدْرِهِ وَالْأَرْضُ جَمِيعًا قَبْضَتُهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَالسَّمٰوٰتُ مَطْوِيّٰتٌ بِيَمِينِهِ سُبْحٰنَهُ وَتَعٰلٰى عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ عن الحسين …

1. If one had memorized any portion of the Qur’aan Majeed, then one should ensure that one revises it regularly so that one does not forget it. The hadith has cautioned against neglecting the recitation of the Qur’aan Majeed and forgetting what one had memorised. عن أبي موسى الأشعري رضي …

1. If one recites a verse of sajdah or listens to it being recited, then it will be waajib (compulsory) upon one to make the sajdah. The manner of making the sajdah-e-tilaawat is that one will say the takbeer and go into the posture of sajdah. Thereafter, one will say …

There are three faraaidh of ghusal: 1) Gargling the mouth in such a way that water reaches everywhere. 2) Inserting water into the nose upto the soft bone. 3) Pouring water over the entire body.

1. Do not face the qiblah while performing ghusl. 2. Preferably use a bucket to bath.

1. Bath in such a place where no one can see you. It is better to perform ghusl with the satr area covered. However, if one is in an enclosed area (e.g. bathroom) and one performs ghusl without the satr covered, it will be permissible. عن يعلى أن رسول الله …

  Q: Is it sunnah to take new water for making masah of the head or can one make masah with the water that remains on the hands after washing the hands? A: It is not sunnah to take new water for making masah of the head. One should make …

Q: If a person’s hand is amputated below the elbow, does he have to wash the remaining portion of his hand till the elbow in wudhu? A: He will have to wash the remaining portion of his hand which is below the elbow, including the elbow. (قوله ولو قطع الخ) …

  Q: Is it necessary to remove ointment from wounds or cracks in the feet or hands at the time of wudhu? A: If passing water over the wounds or cracks will be harmful (or delay the process of healing), it will not be necessary to remove the ointment. Making …