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…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have a question regarding the niqāb face veil in Ḥajj. Alḥumdulillāh, I am wearing the niqāb and also observing the ḥijāb. Is it necessary to wear the niqāb in Ḥajj or is there any exception? Also if I choose to observe the niqāb during Ḥajj, if the cloth…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is the walīmah valid if husband and wife have not consummated their marriage by then? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The walīmah banquet is a sunnah (prophetic practice). This gathering can take place any time soon after the nikāḥ (Islamic marriage). Even though it is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permitted to wear nail polish for a social function that will last 2-3 hours, after which the nail polish could be removed for prayers? Answer: Jazak Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allāh Almighty bless you tremendously for your desire to acquire the appropriate knowledge.…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badāt Question: I was told that the meat of an animal slaughtered by a woman or child is not permissible. I would like to seek clarification on this matter. Your help is appreciated. Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In response to your concern, kindly note the following:…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am hoping to get a clarification on what a Musilm parent’s position should be regarding Pink Shirt Day. Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr / Thank you for your question. Pink Shirt Day “Pink Shirt Day” is a campaign to raise awareness to end bullying and discrimination at schools, work…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why did the Prophet of Islam, Muḥammad (peace be upon him) have multiple marriages? Some haters keep mocking me at work regarding Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him). Answer: Jazak Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. All Prophets (peace and blessings upon them) remain of high status, ethics,…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: As banks are related with interest, is the salary earned by working in a bank ḥarām (islamicaly prohibited)? Answer: Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for your question. May Allāh bless you for your concern regarding permissible work in Islam. In regards to one’s salary earned in a bank and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am a new Muslim and wanted to know why many Muslims use the word Jazākum Allāh Khayran? Is it a prayer? Are we supposed to say something after hearing it? A clarification will be appreciated. Answer: May Allāh continue to shower His blessings upon you. Your desire to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is eating or drinking allowed when we are listening to the Qurʿān? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Listening to the Glorious Qur’ān is an act of immense virtue. It is also a prophetic practice that draws much blessings and rewards. Respect for the word of…