Fatwa #59361 July 2002Canada

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?

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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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