By Yūsuf Badāt Sīrah is an Arabic term. From a literal perspective it means to traverse and or to journey. In a technical context, it refers to the noble biography of the Final Prophet, Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him). Some experts have described the sīrah as follows: اَفْعَالُ وَاقْوَالُ وَاَحْوَالُ وَاَيَّامُ رَسُوْلِ اللهِ Sīrah…
By Yūsuf Badāt The lunar month of Rabīʾ Al-Awwal is a time wherein Muslims profess and renew their love of the Final Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him). This is the month of his blessed birth. His arrival was a game changer. His presence on this earth was the beginning of unmatched transformation for…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I would like to know something about the sutrah (barrier placed in front of a person praying). Can a curtain hanging from the ceiling in the middle of the room act as a sutrah. The cutrain is long but does not touch the ground. Answer: In the Name of…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for the wife to wash her husband in ghusl (bathing) after his death for the funeral rites? What about vice versa? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for your question. It is permissible for the husband or…
By Yūsuf Badāt One of the traits of the inhabitants in Paradise is that their hearts will be free of rancour and hate. God Almighty says, وَنَزَعْنَا مَا فِي صُدُورِهِم مِّنْ غِلٍّ “We will have removed whatever is within their hearts of resentment [and hate].” (Qurʾān: 7:43) May God enter us all in Paradise! (Āmīn)…