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Do women have to cover their feet in prayer?
It depends on your school: Shafi'is and Hanbalis say women must cover their feet in prayer, Hanafis don't. Socks keep you safe in every view.
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How to pray, what to say, missed prayers and praying at work, school or while travelling. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.
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Can I pray before the adhan?
Yes, you can pray before the adhan if the prayer time has started. A prayer before its time doesn't count. Here's how to handle apps and mosque times.
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Do I have to face the qibla when reading the Quran?
No, you don't have to face the qibla when reading the Quran. It's only required in prayer; facing it while reading is an optional etiquette.
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Can I recite the same surah in both rakat?
Yes, you can recite the same surah in both rakat; the Prophet did it once. What's preferred, surah order, and tips for converts who know few surahs.
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Why do Muslims move their finger during tashahhud?
Muslims raise or move the index finger in tashahhud to point to Allah's oneness. Why it's done, how each school does it, and how to do it yourself.
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What is the middle prayer in the Quran?
The middle prayer in Quran 2:238 is Asr, according to most scholars, based on Sahih Muslim. Other views, and why Asr deserves extra care.
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Do women pray differently than men?
Women mostly pray the same as men: same words, rakat and movements. The differences are covering, posture in some schools, recitation and rows.
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How do I pray while hiking or camping?
To pray while hiking or camping, use any clean ground, face the qibla as best you can, do wudu or tayammum, and shorten only if it counts as travel.
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Can I combine prayers because of sports practice?
Usually no. Most scholars don't count regular sports practice as a reason to combine prayers, though some allow it now and then in real hardship.
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What is a sutrah?
A sutrah is an object like a wall, bag or chair placed in front of you in prayer to mark your space. What to use, its ruling and the imam's sutrah.
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Is it haram to walk in front of someone praying?
Yes, most scholars say it is haram to walk in front of someone praying, inside their sutrah. How close counts, exceptions and what to do.
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Can I pray with a stain on my clothes?
Yes, you can pray with most stains on your clothes, like food, coffee, ink or paint. Only impure stains such as urine or a lot of blood need washing.
