How long should the pause be between Surah Faatiha and a surah in salaah?

Published as Duration of the pause between Surah Faatiha and a surah in salaah

· 17 Rabiʻ II 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

How long should the pause be between Surah Faatiha and a surah in salaah?

Answer

For the duration of aameen and if one is going to commence a surah, then for the duration of aameen and tasmiyah.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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