Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the correct way of making Istilām of the ‘Ḥajr al-Aswad’ and ‘Rukn al-Yamānīy’? Answer: Jazākumullāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Istilām of the Black Stone Regarding the Black Stone, the pilgrim making ṭawāf (circumambulating) should do one of the below mentioned during each circuit, while facing…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I understand that there is a farewell ṭawāf (circumambulation) during the Ḥajj pilgrimage, however, what is the ruling of the farewell ṭawāf for the one who visits the sacred lands for the ‘Umrah pilgrimage? Are such pilgrims permitted or required to do a farewell ṭawāf? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Sexual assault and abuse is real. Unfortunately, it exists everywhere in all communities. The Muslim community is no different. Often times, we collectively shy away to talk and address real issues affecting our communities. I studied Islamic theology at three world renowned Islamic [all boys] boarding seminaries, in three different countries.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: How is it to say “Aṣṣalātu Wassalāmu ‘Alayka Yā Rasulallāh”? Is there a difference when we are at the Prophet’s masjid in the presence of the Prophet’s tomb or away from the city of Madīnah, for example, in Toronto or Tokyo? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: There are so many organizations and groups in the city that offer Islamic courses, classes and lectures. How do I know and how do I judge which courses I can take and which courses/organizations will be giving me correct information and what should I look for in terms of…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I have a frame in which the four sūrahs are written with glass paints. When we moved, it broke and I could not fix it. I do not know what to do. Somebody told me to remove the writing with some sharp thing and then recycle the glass. I…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have so many dense hairs on my chest, shoulder and back. Very soon I’m getting married, in shā Allāh. I want to look good attractive and handsome for my wife. I’m thinking of waxing or shaving some of the hair. Please guide me, is it permissible in Islam?…
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…