Salaah

Q: I would like to know the correct procedure of salaam at the end of Salaah. Is it Assalamualaikum warahmatullah or Assalamualaikum only?

Q: From what point does a musaafir calculate the start of his journey? For example, I live in London and if I travel to a distant northern city from which point do I become a traveller? The distance from my home to the edge of North London is approx 25 miles. And the distance to the border of my local area is approx 200 feet.

Q: What is the end time of the (a) Israaq prayer and (b) Duha prayer? I already know their start times and preferred times, but would like to know their end times please.

Q:

1. My question is what surahs are the best to be read in witr? (I am referring to a Hanafi Madhad) Which or what surah is the best to recite in the first rakah, second rakah and in the last rakah.

2. Also is it permissible to perform one rakah witr after praying isha? And also is it permissible to perform 1 rakah witr in the dawn?

Q: If azaan has been given for salaah, so it is compulsory to make jamaat?

Q: When reading salaatul istikhara, can one ask if a certain thing will be a success if done? Is it a valid question to ask?

Q:

1. What does Islam say about performing Salaah in front of a mirror or a reflecting object?

2. People say it is necessary to cover the mirror when we read namaz in front of it. Is it true?

Q: In the last Tashahud, is the dua recited after durood or before durood?

Q: Can one recite any Surah repeatedly if the imam is taking too long to recite a Surah after Surah faatihah.

Q: Around ten years ago I had performed umrah. At the time I was negligent regarding my discharge and reading salaah with a fresh wudhu. I wish to repeat all of my salaah. What should my intention be before performing each salaah. It is 6 weeks of salaah.