Question:Some teachers leave the class for minutes to talk to a colleague or to answer a phone call, is there religious prohibition?

Answer:In the name of Allah, if there is no religious obligation to leave the class, such as saving a life or removing injustice from an oppressed, then it is not permissible. Allah knows best.

Question:I am a teacher and I happen to have a vacancy between classes during working hours. Is it permissible for me to use this time to pray and recite Quran?

Answer:In the name of Allah, yes, it is permissible for you, unless it crowds out any of your duties in school. Allah knows best.