Islam Question and Answer - Things Which Invalidate the Prayer

Wed 22/11/1429 - 19/11/2008

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Principles of Fiqh » Jurisprudence and Islamic Rulings » Acts of Worship » Prayer » Rulings on prayer

Things Which Invalidate the Prayer

1		Putting gum in the mouth without chewing it when praying.	97356
2		If a person wants to cancel his intention whilst doing wudoo’, praying or fasting.	93529
3		Ruling on praying in a torn garment.	3075
4		Ruling on having chewing gum in one’s mouth when praying.	21272
5		Does a cat invalidate one’s prayer? .	25803
6		Ruling on smiling during prayer.	10419
7		List of things that invalidate the prayer.	87749
8		Should she stop her prayer because her family does not know that she is Muslim?.	65682
9		Is it permissible to make a player-place in which women will be in front of the imam?.	65685
10		Ruling on praying whilst resisting the urge to urinate or defecate.	8603
11		Praying in a hurry.	1882
12		Walking in front of someone while praying.	168
13		Imam’s ‘awrah (part of body) uncovered during prayer.	43
14		Prayer starts and person needs to go to bathroom.	7
15		Someone is disturbed while praying.	8

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