Day Questions

Is Dua al-Tawassul more powerful if recited after Morning Prayer?

The mentioned supplication is not amongst the supplications that are prescribed to be recited at the mentioned time. There are particular supplications that are specified to be recited in the early morning in the book "Mafateeh al-Jinan".

Am I allowed – as a man – to go out with a girl without a religious relationship, in order to get to know her?

Yes, it is permissible to do so provided that it does not lead to a prohibited act, like touching or looking at each other with lust and the like.

I want to recite the contract formula for the temporary marriage via the telephone. Is it necessary to pay the dower to the wife at that time or can it be given later?

The wife deserves the dower as agreed. If the agreement was that it is to be paid at the time of the contract, then it must be given then and when the wife asks for it. If they agree on delaying the payment, then it is permissible to delay it.

In the prayers of signs, when do I offer the Qunoot?

It is recommended before the second, fourth, sixth, eighth and the tenth Ruku.

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