Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: People say that dogs are honest, loyal and kind to others. Why in Islam is prohibited to touch it or keep them as pets? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allāh bless you for your interest in Islamic injunctions. You are spot on regarding some…
By Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ has stated in a narration: سَدِّدوا وقارِبوا واعلموا أنه لن يُدخِلَ أحدَكم عملُه الجنَّةَ وأنَّ أحبَّ الأعمالِ إلى الله أدومُها وإن قَلَّ “Be balanced in your worship. Understand that nobody will enter paradise by means of their actions. The most beloved actions to Allāh are those…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I travel long distances. Can I offer my prayers while seated when the car is stopped? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Nafl (optional) prayers are permitted while seated in a vehicle or conveyance. However, the reward and blessings are reduced. As for Fardh prayers, one…