Can I pray wearing a t-shirt or with short sleeves?
If a woman was to pray wearing a t-shirt or short sleeves, her prayer will be invalid, due to her Owrah being uncovered. However, a man...
Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah and Nafl in the Hanafi Madhab
There is a slight difference between Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah and Nafl, with Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah being slightly more emphasised than Nafl.
What is the evidence for the 4 Sunnah before Fard of Isha?
The evidence for praying the four Sunnah before the Fard of Isha is a Hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari. Although it does not specify four Rakahs before Isha...
Is Sajdah Sahw required for repeating an Ayah of Surah Fatihah?
It is only required to make Sajdah Sahw if one repeats the entirety of Surah al-Fatihah or most of it. Repeating a single Ayah will not necessitate...
How many Rakat is Taraweeh in the Hanafi Madhab?
A brother quoted leading scholars of the Hanafi Madhab saying Taraweeh is 8 Rakat, is this correct? This is incorrect. The Hanafi position is ...
How do you follow the Imam in Salah?
There is no doubt that one must follow the Imam and not precede him in Salah, doing so is certainly Makruh and can sometimes invalidate the Salah...
Why are Ramadan timetables differing on the start of Fajr?
From the well known opinions regarding Fajr, the most cautious approach is to follow a timetable that uses 18 degrees to establish the beginning of Fajr.
Shaykh Mazin Bakeer’s view on viral Salah video
What is the view of Shaykh Mazin Bakeer on the viral Salah carrying a child video? Shaykh Mazin Bakeer was sent the video of Salah whilst carrying...
What is Imam Sarakhsi’s opinion on praying whilst carrying a child?
He is in line with the Madhab. It is valid but best avoided. Recently there has been some confusion regarding Imam Sarakhsi’s opinion on this issue...
Is using two hands always an invalidator of Salah?
Although there is a relationship between using two hands and excessive movement, it is not always the case. Imam Ibn Abideen narrated...
Can you carry a child whilst in Salah?
Yes, it is valid to carry a child in Salah. This was practiced by the Prophet ﷺ, therefore it is a valid practice and will not invalidate the Salah...
Does excessive movement carrying a child invalidate the Salah?
The entire issue of excessive movement is somewhat open to interpretation in the Hanafi Madhab, some things are clear and others...
Is there a specific method for making up missed prayers?
There are details to be aware of when praying missed prayers (Qada) but the actual method of the prayer and recitation does not change...
Can you recite Surah Ikhlas instead of Dua Qunoot in Witr Salah?
This is incorrect. You must make a Dua in Witr and Surah Ikhlas is not a Dua. None of the authoritative Hanafi scholars mentioned reciting...
Is it permitted to pray Jumuah or Eid Salah at home in the Hanafi Madhab?
This will not be valid unless the condition of Al-Idhin Al-Aam (public access) and public announcement has been fulfilled...
Are you allowed to demonstrate Salah for teaching purpose?
Using visual aids for demonstration is permitted and encouraged. It is established in authentic books of the Madhab, that Abu Hanifa demonstrated...
Can you join prayers whilst travelling in the Hanafi Madhab?
In the Hanafi Madhab is it permitted to join [...]
Can you hold back wind whilst praying Salah?
The Hanafis consider it to be Mukruh Tahriman (prohibitively disliked) to hold back the need to relive oneself (including passing wind)...
Do you have to make up missed prayers?
One must make up missed prayers. There are many Hadith that make it very clear that missed prayers need to be made up (Qada).
Can you skip to another part of the same Surah in Salah?
It is permitted to recite a part of the Surah in one Rak’ah of Salah and in the next, skip to a different part of the same Surah, as long as ...
Sajdah Sahw (Forgetfulness Prostration) in Hanafi Madhab
Hanafi scholars were more convinced of the Hadith narrations that spoke about performing Sajdah Sahw after one Salaam, and thereafter ...
