Question: If a person joins the congregational prayer in the final rak‘ah and the imam turns to the right to say salam and then performs Sajdah Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness), what should the latecomer do first? Should he first turn to the right and say salam, or should he immediately Continue Reading

Suraiya Tabassum Via email Question: My husband has money in his pocket. Sometimes, when he is sleeping or not at home, I take money from his pocket and spend it. The question is, would it be a sin for a wife to take money without telling her husband? Answer: Taking a husband’s money without his […]Continue Reading

Kobir Hasan from E-mail Question: After reciting the Tasbih of prostration during voluntary (Nafl) prayers, is it allowed to make supplications in Bengali? Answer: That is not acceptable. The compulsory Masnoon (prophetic) prayers in Arabic are the only prayers that can be offered in one’s native language during a prayer. The prayer becomes invalid if this is done. Continue Reading

Monir Hossain Via email Question: A few days ago, I went to Zia Udyan with my family and found Tk 15,000. Despite making several attempts, I could not find the owner. Was it right for me to keep the money? What should I have done, and what should I do now? Answer: It is not […]Continue Reading

Aminul Islam Question: During our night shifts at the office, we perform Maghrib and Isha prayers in congregation. One person regularly leads the prayers as the imam. Sometimes, after reciting Surah Al-Fatihah in the first rak‘ah, the imam recites Surah Al-Ikhlas, and in the second rak‘ah, he recites Surah Al-Kawthar. In such a situation, if […]Continue Reading

Rafiqul Islam Via email Question: I am outside the country and have to perform wudu in a small basin while on duty. I wear a shirt, pants and shoes. If I remove my shoes, I may face problems with senior officers. Can I wipe my shoes with wet hands without removing them? Will my wudu […]Continue Reading

Tanvir Islam (from e-mail) Question: After the Fajr prayer, is the Chasht prayer, which is offered 23 minutes after sunrise while sitting in the mosque, required to be performed only in the mosque? If I pray Fajr in the mosque and then return home to offer this prayer, will it be valid? Also, should the […]Continue Reading

Mr. Abdullah Muhammad, via email Question: Is it acceptable to cut relations with an older brother who engages in illegal (haram) activities? Answer: No, it is not allowed. One must try to rehabilitate him politely while respecting his dignity. However, breaking off or ruining relationships is prohibited as it is another illegal conduct. A prohibited […]Continue Reading

Md. Monir Bhuiyan Via email Question: If a person wakes up shortly before sunrise and finds that Ghusl has become obligatory, what should they do if taking a bath would leave too little time to perform the Fajr prayer before sunrise? Answer: If Ghusl is obligatory, the person should perform Ghusl before offering the prayer. […]Continue Reading

Mahdi Hossain via email, Question: I borrowed some money from someone, but there was no contract or agreement for an additional return. Considering that I had utilised their funds, I willingly contributed an additional sum to the repayment. Is it acceptable to offer and receive this extra sum? Answer: If there was no previous condition, […]Continue Reading