Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If a man’s mother was rubbing medicine on his arm and he was very scared of ḥurmat al-musāhra (incest) taking place. He made sure to control himself but felt a feeling in his private part. He is not sure if there was slight erection or not. Is Ḥurmat Al-Muṣāharah…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My question is, would my du’a’ (supplication) after khatmul-Qur’ān (Qur’anic completion) still be accepted if my wuḍū (ablution) was not valid? I have completed the Qur’ān at least 3 times after which I made a special du’ā’ (after each completion), hoping for it to be accepted. However, recently, I…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I know laughing within prayer breaks wuḍū, but does laughing outside prayer break wuḍū? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. Laughing outside the prayer (ṣalah) does not break the wuḍū. – (See:…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am a university student who had been getting approximately $8000 a year. I have had this money for approximately two years. Every year I get $8000 but I am expected to pay this back when I earn a certain amount. My question is do I have to give…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Allāh says in Qur’ān, “Indeed we do test every believer”. Allāh knows everything, from what is in our hearts and what is outside, then why does Allāh test anyone. Tests are usually conducted to know the knowledge of a person or to know what a person can do. Allāh…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What do I do about my missed ṣalahs (prayers) and from what age should I make up all the missed ṣalahs? I started praying properly on a consistent basis a few years ago, but before then I would rarely pray. I would pray some ṣalahs here and there but…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have an understanding with my manager and sometimes miss a work day or arrive late. Is this allowed islamicaly if my manager knows? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. In your…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My husband has never supported me financially since he was forced to marry me. Since the birth of our children, he stopped giving me the little amount of money that he was forced to give by his mother. Now, even though I have started working part time, that money…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can you please tell me if a civil divorce in a Canadian or European court, in front of a non-Muslim judge is a valid islamic divorce as well? The husband gave his consent verbally in front of the judge, lawyer and wife. The judge asked him if he agrees…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been diagnosed with varicose veins and my doctor referred me to a personal trainer to help tackle the veins issues. The trainer first wants me to check my muscle definition and for that I need to wear tight leggings and tops, as well as go braless, and…