Day Questions

Is it permissible for a Shia woman to pray with arms crossed on her breasts?

If it leads to propagating against the right path or it is done with the intention that it is recommended, then it is prohibited in both cases. If it was with the intention of submission and humility, then it is permissible but not recommended.

I travel once every week or two weeks to Abu Dhabi, which is around 400 km from my home. Is it necessary for me to fast? If I didn't keep the fast then what is the kaffara for that?

You can break your fast and you do not have to pay kaffara.

Is it possible to observe the non-obligatory fasts in the month of Sha’ban if a person has not undertaken the qadha fasts of the month of Ramadan?

If one is still obligated to complete qadha fasts, then such fasting is not valid.

If someone sends me a message via text message or online that says "Salam Alaykum" is it obligatory on me to message them back saying "Wa Alaykum Salam"?

It is not obligatory to reply to the said greeting, although it is better to do so.

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