Can women perform congregational prayers in the Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi?

In the Holy Haramain (the two holy mosques), women go to the mosque just like men for prayers, although there is a specific entrance and designated prayer area for women. However, due to the immense crowd of pilgrims during the Hajj, they often cannot reach their designated area and end up standing among men to…

Can pilgrims depart from Muzdalifah towards Mina before sunrise?

Wuquf (Staying) at Muzdalifah is one of the obligatory acts of Hajj, and leaving it without a valid excuse in Shariah necessitates a penalty. Therefore, it is obligatory to spend some time in Muzdalifah after nightfall and until the brightness of dawn spreads there. Standing in Muzdalifah until the appearance of the pre-dawn light is…

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Why do women have to make up (Qaza) for the missed fasts during their specific menstrual days?

It is forbidden for women to observe fasting during their menstruation or post-childbirth bleeding. If a fast is observed during these days, it will be considered invalid, and the person must make up for it later. Islam is a religion that is easy to practice and aligns with human nature. The laws and teachings given…

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If menstruation ends before the break of dawn, is it permissible to observe fasting without performing the ritual bath (ghusl)?

If menstruation ends before the break of dawn, and there is enough time remaining to have only Suhoor (pre-dawn meal), then it is permissible to perform ablution (wudu) without taking a ritual bath (ghusl) and proceed to have the Suhoor meal. However, it is recommended not to delay the ritual bath after being free from…

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During the blessed month of Ramadan, what should be the quantity of the recitation of the Quran during Tarawih prayers? Is it necessary to complete the entire Quran in the Tarawih prayers during Ramadan?

During the blessed month of Ramadan, it is a Sunnah to recite the entire Quran during the Tarawih prayers, provided that the congregation does not feel any inconvenience. It is preferable to be mindful of the conditions and states of the congregation during the recitation of the Quran in the Tarawih prayers. However, it is…

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Can the children of a dead person observe the missed fasts (qaza roza) on behalf of the dead?

In such a situation, if the dead left behind money, his heirs can give the fidya (compensation) on his behalf. The fidya is calculated as providing two kilograms of wheat or its equivalent in cash for each missed day of fasting. Alternatively, they can provide four kilograms of dates, barley, or any other staple food.