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I have just learned the prayers in English. Can you tell me if my prayers will be accepted from now until I learn the Arabic words?

· 20 Rabiʻ II 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5936English

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I have just learned the prayers in English. Can you tell me if my prayers will be accepted from now until I learn the Arabic words?

Answer

Salaat has to be in Arabic. It is not valid in English.

One should begin learning the Arabic. In the meanwhile, repeat what little one knows in Arabic. This will be a temporary measure until such time as you are able to recite in Arabic.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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