Q:
1. Should one's heels be apart or touching whilst in sujood? Is this sunnah? If so which part of the foot should be touching each other as a lot of people are not aware of this?
2. If one recites bismillah in the 3rd or 4th rakaat of a fadh salaah after surah fatiha as though he is going to recite a surah, but then realises and doesn't proceed with the surah, would this require sajda-e-sahw?
Q: Our local Imaam recites long Surahs in Maghrib Salaah and very short Surahs in Esha Salaah. My understanding is that it should be other way around. Please advise the correct procedure especially in the light of the sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).
Q: Before going to the Masjid for salaah or when performing Nafl Salaah at home, I aply Itr, comb my hair, apply some olive oil to my beard, use the Miswaak, and ensure that my kurta is clean. What intention should I make before doing these actions?
Q: If I prayed my salaah and I felt a lack of khushoo and felt as though my mind was diverted by dunya matters, should/can I repeat the salaah?
Q: Immediately after performing his Fardh and/or Sunnah Muakkadah Salaah, a person is unable to remain seated and recite tasbeeh-e-Faatimi, Ayatul Kursi and other wazaaif on account of some time constraints or traveling. Whilst he is walking to his car, or even whilst driving, can he thus recite Ayatul Kursi, tasbeeh-e-Faatimi and other wazaaif now? Or would it be better to delay it and recite it at another time when he can be completely dedicated towards it?
Q: Respected Mufti, I stood behind in prayers where these verses were recited and on the second verse the Imaam would stop the surah and go into ruku. Is this allowed? If not, is this in violation on any of the etiquette of recitation of the Quran?
فَحَشَرَ فَنَادَىٰ [٧٩:٢٣]
فَقَالَ أَنَا رَبُّكُمُ الْأَعْلَىٰ [٧٩:٢٤]
Q: Is it permissible to read the same ayaat of the Quran in ones Salaah? E.g. A person learnt sabak, and wants to make it strong, would it be permissible to read the same sabak in all four rakaat of Sunnats?
Q: While performing salaah, I am overcome by stray thoughts. When I realise that I am in salaah, I divert my mind from these thoughts and try to concentrate. How can I rectify this problem?
Q: If you are in doubt or feel that you have mispronounced parts of the quran during salah unintentionally, should you readdress this during the salah and re-recite the ayah you felt you may have made a mistake in, or should you carry on reciting?
Q: Is there any dua that we need to recite between the two sujood of a rakaat in salaah?