Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Kindly advise whether one is required to stand during ṣalāh (ritual prayer) if they cannot prostrate (perform sujūd). I am able to stand comfortably and do the bowing (rukū’). Sujūd (prostration) is also not a problem but sitting in between the sujūd is not possible as I have to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If two (or more) people come to the Masjid after the congregational prayers have ended, is it permissible for them to start another congregation or should they pray individually? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Kind Most Merciful Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In regards…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have an extremely bad temper and often my family and friends are the receiving end. This has caused many unpleasant instances for me and my loved ones. How can I gain control of myself? Are there any supplications that will help me? I do make an effort to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My friend is having a baby girl in a few weeks in-shā Allāh. They were thinking about different names. I was hoping you could clarify the names/meanings for the following: The mother of Maryam (peace and blessings upon her). What is the Arabic spelling for the name, and the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have a few questions regarding ḥalāl animal slaughter. Can a sunnī [muslim] slaughter-man accommodate the requirements of shiʿa ḥalāl slaughter? If so, would it be permissible for a sunnī to consume that meat? If such a slaughter is taking place, is it mandatory to inform the ḥalāl cautious…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: We have a question about the Islamic ruling on child tax credit. It is paid to the main carer who is my wife. She uses it to provide for our daughter. There is extra money left over which is in the savings. Is this money the child’s property or…
By Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the importance of having a will? What are some points I need to be aware of when preparing a will? How do I register a will in Canada which meets Islamic requirements? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar In 2010, a group of Canadian imams and scholars set out to observe the horizon in the Greater Toronto Area to determine actual timings for Esha beginning. Follow the two links for information (PDF documents): Results of Observation Teams Exploring the Twilight Also see article titled, Multiple Timetables
By Sarosh “Mohna” Zaidi It is an open wind but a closed mind It is a focus centered undefined Your heart speaks the true desire For its purpose is to smother the fire The word modesty has been redefined The truth of its light I cannot find This new picture overtaking my mind These clouds…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it farḍ (mandatory) to offer the lunar eclipse prayer? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazak Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Offering prayer (ṣalāh) during a lunar eclipse is an emphasized prophetic practice (sunnah muʾakkadah) in the view of the Shāfīʾe and Ḥanbalī…