Al Azhar Fatwa Global Center

15/09/2025

I missed the dawn prayer because I overslept. Is it permissible to perform it after sunrise, and am I sinful?
Response:
All praise belongs to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon our master Muḥammad, the Messenger of Allah, and upon his family, his Companions, and all who follow them with righteousness.
Islam enjoins upon the believers the observance of the five daily prayers at their prescribed times. Allah, Exalted is He, says:
{Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times} [al-Nisāʾ: 103].
Among these, particular emphasis is placed upon performing the dawn prayer (Ṣalāt al-Fajr) in its appointed time—before sunrise—since many worshippers neglect it due to the difficulty of rousing themselves from sleep. Precisely for this reason, its merit and reward with Allah, the Almighty, are greater. The Messenger of Allah , Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, said:
“Whoever prays Fajr is under the protection of Allah.” [Narrated by Muslim]
He , Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, also said:
“Give glad tidings to those who walk in darkness to the mosques, that they shall have perfect light on the Day of Resurrection.” [Narrated by Abū Dāwūd]
Accordingly, Muslims must earnestly strive to perform the dawn prayer at its appointed time and take the necessary means to achieve this, such as forming a sincere intention, going to bed early, setting an alarm, or arranging for someone to awaken them. If one is genuinely overcome by sleep despite making such efforts, then there is no sin upon him; however, he must offer the prayer immediately upon waking.
If, however, a Muslim is negligent, heedless, or lazy, and deliberately fails to take the means that would enable him to rise for Fajr, then he is sinful. Nonetheless, he must still perform the prayer as soon as he awakens, for the Prophet, Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, said:
“Whoever misses a prayer due to sleep or forgetfulness, its expiation is that he should pray it when he remembers.” [Narrated by Muslim]
And Allah, Exalted is He, knows best. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon our master Muḥammad, and all praise is due to Allah.

14/09/2025

Is it permissible to speak during the Khutbah (Friday sermon)?
Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings upon our Master and Messenger Muhammad, and upon his family, his companions, and all those who follow him.
To proceed: Listening attentively to the Khutbah is an obligatory act, as it provides a Muslim with an opportunity to benefit from Allah's commandments and the teachings of our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
This is supported by the hadith narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: "If you say to your companion on Friday, 'Be quiet and listen,' while the Imam is delivering the Khutbah, then you have engaged in idle speech." [Agreed upon]
This hadith indicates a general prohibition against any speech during the sermon, even if it involves enjoining good, such as instructing someone to be quiet. If it is absolutely necessary to alert someone who is talking, one should do so with a hand gesture.
While the prayer of one who speaks remains valid, its reward is not equivalent to the prayer of one who remained silent throughout the Khutbah.

04/09/2025

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▪️«خير الورى ﷺ» مع فضيلة الشيخ محمد الخولي - عضو مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية.
▪️«فضيلة اتباعه ﷺ» مع فضيلة الشيخ إسلام ضيف - عضو مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية.
▪️«رحمة للعالمين ﷺ» مع الأستاذة هبة النجار - عضو مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية.
▪️«محبته لأمته ﷺ» مع فضيلة الدكتور عصام مسعود - عضو مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية.
▪️«قدوتنا ﷺ» مع فضيلة الدكتور أحمد شبل - عضو مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية.
▪️«جاءكم من الله نور» مع فضيلة الشيخ السيد عرفة - عضو مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية.

فصلِّ اللهمَّ عَلى صَاحِب هذه الذكرى العطِرة، وعَلى آلِه وصَحبِهِ، وسَلِّم تَسلِيمًا كَثِيرًا✨❤️

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04/09/2025

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03/09/2025

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought forth a law of profound beauty—a system rooted in goodwill and kindness. This divine guidance organizes our relationship with our Lord, with ourselves, and with one another. It heals the individual, strengthens family ties, and unites the community.
Wherever this law is applied, human well-being flourishes.
It is distinguished by ten core characteristics:
• Divine in Origin
• Comprehensive in Guidance
• Practical in Application
• Global in Scope
• Firm in Principles
• Flexible in Solutions
• Balanced in Approach
• Accessible in Practice
• Accountable in This Life and the Hereafter
• Final and Everlasting
It safeguards five essential human rights:
• Faith
• Life
• Honor and Reputation
• Reason
• Property
O Allah, shower your blessings and peace upon him, upon his family, and upon his companions.

19/08/2025

من مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية، مع فضيلة الشيخ عبد القادر الطويل عضو الفتوى بالمركز للرد على أسئلتكم واستفساراتكم.
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17/08/2025

A prophetic advice
Praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, his companions, and all those who follow his guidance. To proceed…
The Prophet Muhammad, Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, said in his Farewell Sermon: “Treat women kindly, for they are your partners.” [Narrated by Tirmidhī]
And in the narration recorded by Muslim: “Fear Allah regarding women, for you have taken them as a trust from Allah, and their private parts have been made lawful to you by the word of Allah…”
With this profound counsel, the Messenger of Allah, Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, sought to safeguard the moral fabric of society through the honor, dignity, and protection of women—for indeed, they are the sisters of men and the foundational pillars of Muslim households. This is why he, Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, gave particular attention to them in his Farewell Sermon, delivered during the most sacred and revered of Islamic gatherings, at the most exalted time and place, and during the greatest act of worship known in Islamic history.
In this remarkable advice, the Prophet, Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, outlined the elevated status of women in Islam and illuminated the sanctity of family relations—regarding them as divine blessings and signs of Allah’s mercy, which warrant acknowledgment and gratitude.
He reminded husbands that their wives are a trust entrusted to them by Allah, and the essence of fulfilling a trust lies in safeguarding it, honoring it, and tending to it with care and compassion. In doing so, the Prophet, Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, tied a man’s treatment of his wife to his consciousness of Allah—taqwā—which is the essence of fulfilling Allah’s commands and refraining from what He has prohibited.
The Prophet’s word, Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, “And you have made their private parts lawful for yourselves by the word of Allah”—underscores that the bond between husband and wife is sanctified through a divine covenant. This solemn pact necessitates noble character and gracious conduct, consistent with the weight and honor of this sacred contract.
All these principles were firmly instilled by Islam in the hearts of its adherents and emphatically reaffirmed by the Messenger of Allah, Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, in his final and most comprehensive public address.
May the Almighty grant us and you the grace to aid His servants, and may He accept our righteous endeavors. Amen.
We implore Allah for His protection, guidance in both our religious and worldly affairs, and to steadfastly lead us on the path of righteousness. May Allah bestow His blessings, peace, and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad, as well as upon his family, companions, and followers. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation.
Surely, And Allah knows best.

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من مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية، مع فضيلة الشيخ عبد الرحمن الصادق عضو الفتوى بالمركز للرد على أسئلتكم واستفساراتكم.
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من مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية، مع فضيلة الشيخ محمود عويس عضو الفتوى بالمركز للرد على أسئلتكم واستفساراتكم.
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17/02/2025

The Permissibility of Allocating Zakat for Gaza’s Reconstruction.
It is permissible to allocate Zakat for the reconstruction of Gaza, the sheltering of its residents, and the delivery of food and medical supplies. In this case, the Zakat giver receives a double reward: the reward for Zakat and the reward for assisting those in distress, as well as supporting truth and justice.
However, it is important that Zakat payments are made through legal and trusted organizations to ensure they reach their intended purpose and are used effectively.
Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon prophet Muhammad, his family, companions, and all those who follow him.
The time has come to rebuild Gaza and restore life to it, after over 15 months of siege, devastation, and brutal aggression from an occupying force. This enemy has not only waged war on the people of Gaza but has also targeted its natural resources—its trees, soil, water, and air—with unprecedented cruelty and malice.
The reconstruction of Gaza and the mobilization of global support for this just cause is a pressing duty and one of the most important rights a Muslim holds towards their fellow Muslim. Our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us that, " "The believer is the brother of the believer; he supports him and protects him." [Reported by Abu Dawood]
He (peace be upon him) further emphasized, "A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim; they do not wrong them nor abandon them. Whoever fulfills the needs of their brother, Allah will fulfill their needs." [Agreed upon]
By donating to support the people of Palestine, Muslims engage in striving with their wealth, performing one of the most virtuous forms of charity.
Moreover, allocating Zakat for Gaza’s reconstruction, shelter, and humanitarian aid allows the giver to earn a double reward: the reward of Zakat and the reward for alleviating the suffering of those in need, as well as standing in solidarity with justice.
As the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated, "The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to others. The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that bring joy to a Muslim, relieve them of hardship, settle their debts, or alleviate their hunger." [Reported by Al-Tabarani]
May peace, blessings, and mercy be upon our prophet Muhammad, his family, companions, and all those who follow him. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.

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من مركز الأزهر العالمي للفتوى الإلكترونية، مع فضيلة الشيخ السيد عرفة عضو الفتوى بالمركز للرد على أسئلتكم واستفساراتكم.
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