Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: For women, if our menses are anticipated to fall or coincide during Ḥajj/ ‘Umrah or the last ten days of Ramaḍān, is it okay to use contraceptives or take pills to delay our cycle so we can pray, make ṭawāf and fast on those days? Answer: In the Name…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Please tell me the exact number of sunnah and fard rakā’at for each ṣalāh. I am also confused regarding whether or not to say salām (Assalāmu alaykum warahmatullah) when performing 4 sunnah of dhuhr prayers and others. I have asked many friends also and some of them says we…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to play chess in Islam? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Playing chess is permissible but prohibitively disliked. It is forbidden to play chess if it entails any of the following: Gambling is involved Common responsibilities or Islamic obligations such as ritual prayer…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My parents saved some money for me for my education and it has earned interest (ribā). How can I get rid of this ribā money? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. If usury and or interest is accumulated, then it will be disposed of by giving…