Duration of the pause between Surah Faatiha and a surah in salaah

Q: How long should the pause be between Surah Faatiha and a surah in salaah?

A: For the duration of aameen and if one is going to commence a surah, then for the duration of aameen and tasmiyah.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)