Academic Discussions
Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the opinion of scholars on creating transgenic organisms? A lot of scientific research requires the utilization of genetically modifying the DNA of rodents and other animals. Is it permissible to do this? Is tampering with the DNA allowed? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Almighty, the…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar In an era where grave injustices were being carried out on women, Islam had come and granted them things that they had been deprived of for centuries; statutory rights, honour and dignity. Thereafter Islam had given some instructions in the form of commandments to preserve and maintain these priceless bounties in…
By Shaykh Muftī Taqī Usmāni English Translation by Yūsuf Badāt Imam Abū Ḥanīfah (may Allāh’s mercy be upon him) states that there is no consideration for ikhtilāf al maṭāliʾ – multiple horizons (individual local regional sighting). The meaning of this is that, if sighting of the new crescent is credibly established in one region, then…
Answered by Shaykh Muftī Rafiʾ Usmānī Translated by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Questions: Living in a time and era where cameras are virtually everywhere, what are the limitations for video and camera recording for Islamic and other educational programs? In schools, certain activities…
Seven Reasons Why North American Muslims Following the International (Global) Sighting Criteria for the Lunar Islamic Calendar Should Have No Hesitation in Also Accepting the Saudi Declarations for Ramadān and the Two ‘Eīds By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt ONE: An Islamic judge of an Islamic tribunal declares the moon sighting verdict after testimony taken from observers…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Practicing Muslims generally pray five times a day. The Al-Fātiḥah is the first chapter of the Qurʿān which is an integral component of the daily ritual prayers. Here is the verbatim literal English translation of the supplication with no interpretation, brackets, explanation or footnotes: “In the name of God, the Beneficent,…
by Shaykh Omar Subedar Towards the end of time many major events are to occur as the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم has foretold. Conditions will become extremely intense and humanity will gradually degenerate. Minor signs of the Final Hour will initially appear followed by a sequence of major signs. The Messenger صلى…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar One of the most important figures to humanity today is Jesus, the son of Mary. His significance is acknowledged by Muslims and Christians throughout the world and he is hailed as one of the greatest spiritual leaders of all time. The Christian communities show their reverence for the great Prophet by…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I have learned that the difference between Ahl al-Sunna and other groups is the method in defining Imān. My question is, did Imam Abū Ḥanīfa define Imān differently than Ahl al-Sunnah? According to him; What is the definition of Imān? Does Imān have different levels? Does Imān increase and…
By the Darul Iftaa of Jamiah Islaamiyah Maseehul-Uloom, Banglore Translated by Mufti Shoeb Ingar with minor edits by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Increase of Chairs in Masaajid Prayer Halls The performing of Salaah on a chair has become very common in cities around the world, especially in wealthy localities. Pondering over this condition of people, it seems…