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A husband and wife have lived separately for two years without divorce. The wife has now been informed that her husband has divorced her for the second time. May she observe her ‘iddah in her current separate home, leave for necessary reasons without her husband’s permission, and continue attending weekly Quran memorization classes at the local masjid, or must she remain at home?

What is the understanding of ‘āmilīn ‘alayhā in the books of fiqh according to the four mazāhib? Can humanitarian aid organizations and Masjids be considered ‘āmilīn ‘alayhā? If yes, can zakāh funds be used for non-zakāh eligible recipients and/or expenses such as…

A person in sajdah lifted up his feet for the duration of 3 tasbeeh. He then put his feet back down. Is his salah valid?

A person in sajdah lifted his feet for the duration of 3 tasbeeh. He then put his feet back down. Is his salah valid?

I was praying at my new job during my break for the first time. I was given a room to pray in, upon completing my prayer, another Muslim brother walked in and had said that I was praying in the wrong direction. Will I have to repeat my prayer?

In sajdah, should the heels/ankles of both feet be touching? Or should each foot be straight?