Summarized Fatawaa
• How many prostrations of Quranic recital are there, and is it permissible not to offer them while reciting ?
There is one prostration for the Quranic recital, and it is a Sunnah for which one is rewarded upon offering it. However, one who doesn`t isn`t punished. Therefore, those who fail to offer it aren`t considered sinful, rather they deprive themselves from the reward.
• Is it permissible for a woman to conclude her marriage without the approval of her family?
No marriage is permissible without the presence of a guardian and two trust worthy witnesses, and the woman whose family had denied her right in getting married to a God-fearing, financially and physically capable man should go to the court.
• What is the ruling when the monthly period exceeds (15) days ?
Mostly, menses last (15) days, and more than that is Istihadah(bleeding outside the time of monthly period). Thus, a woman should perform Ghusl(ritual bath) to purify herself from menses, pray, and make ablution for every prayer when its time is due. She should also consider her regular menses in terms of time and duration. So, if she knows her regular periods, then she should count the days of bleeding during this period as menses, and after those days, she is considered as having Istihaadhah. For example, if her period extends from the 20th till the 27th of every month, then this is her menses, and whatever before or after that is Istihadah. Therefore, she is prevented from prayer and fast during her menses, but when it ends , she is at liberty to perform Ghusl and pray.
• Is Fajr(dawn) Sunnah a confirmed one?
Yes, it is a confirmed Sunnah which the Prophet(PBUH) used to offer regularly.