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Can I combine prayers while travelling?
According to the Hanafi school, the daily prayers cannot generally be combined into one prayer time except during Hajj at 'Arafah and Muzdalifah. While travelling, prayers are shortened (Qasr), but each prayer is still performed within its own prescribed time.
Is praying in congregation compulsory?
For men, praying the five daily prayers in congregation is a highly emphasised Sunnah (Sunnah Mu'akkadah), and neglecting it regularly without a valid excuse is blameworthy. Women receive the same reward whether praying at home or in the mosque, and praying at home is generally considered better for them according to the Hanafi school.
Can I recite the Qur'an without wudu?
You may recite the Qur'an from memory without wudu, although having wudu is recommended. However, touching the Arabic Mus'haf requires wudu. If using a phone or tablet, the ruling differs because it is not considered a physical Mus'haf.
Does bleeding break wudu?
According to the Hanafi school, wudu is broken if blood flows from the wound beyond its point of exit. If blood appears but does not flow, wudu remains valid.
If I join the Imam late during Salah, what should I do?
Join the Imam immediately in whatever position he is in. Do not wait for him to stand. After the Imam completes the prayer with salam, stand up and complete the rak'ahs you have missed. Follow the Imam throughout the prayer and complete the remainder calmly.
Is it permissible to wipe over ordinary socks in wudu?
According to the Hanafi school, wiping (masah) is only valid over leather socks (khuffs) or footwear that fulfils the conditions of khuffs. Wiping over ordinary cotton or wool socks is not valid. If you are wearing ordinary socks, you should remove them and wash your feet during wudu.