{"_id":"668da09b0b76658b4c233bca","title":"Can one combine intentions for sunnah prayers with tahiyat-ul-masjid?","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What's the ruling on combining intentions for prayer like Salat at-Tahiyyat al-Masjid? I am aware that in the Hanafi school, any prayer, whether it be Waajib, Sunnah or Nafl, prayed right after entering the masjid before speaking with anyone is also considered Tahiyyat al-Masjid since intentions can be combined. What is the ruling in the other madhabs for combining intentions for things like Salat and other acts of worship?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"In the Shafi school, the concept of taḥiyyatu-l-masjid is similar. It is not considered a separate and independent prayer, but rather a way of greeting the masjid, just as we greet each other with \\\"salam.\\\" Similarly, the act of ṭawāf or circumambulation is the proper way to greet the Kaʿba. Therefore, if you enter a masjid and offer a prayer before sitting down, you have fulfilled the requirement of taḥiyyatu-l-masjid, regardless of the specific prayer you performed.\\n\\nThe same principle applies to fasting in the Shafi school, where it is permissible to combine the six days of Shawwal with make-up fasts, which can be particularly beneficial for women.\\n\\nIt's important to note that while there are circumstances where combining is allowed, it is not a general rule. When unsure, consult a scholar.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff20b76658b4c2329d9","tag":"Worship: Intention","count":103},{"_id":"668da0170b76658b4c232de6","tag":"Salah: Special & Sunnah","count":69},{"_id":"668d9ff90b76658b4c232aa0","tag":"Knowledge: Madhabs","count":65}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:42:03.901Z"}