Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it OK to gather children in the masjid on 31st of October every year, and hold an event where candies are distributed as well as facilitate fun activities? Is there anything questionable from an Islamic perspective since it coincides with Halloween, which is rooted in pagan beliefs that…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: I would like to ask about the rules of Islam related to childbirth? As far I know after 7 days, we need to do the Aqīqah and remove hair from the child’s head. Is there any reference for these post child birth practices? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for…
Answered by Mufti Ismail Kotwal Question: What is the percentage of ethanol that is permissible in a food or drink product for consumption? What is the verdict on vanilla extract and almond extract, or any other extract, since the product itself contains a high level of alcohol, but when someone is using only a spoon…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What are the rulings on body piercing and tattooing in Islam? I have seen many people get these done. Is it allowed? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Islamicaly, body piercing is permissible for women provided: The…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to accept and use a gift given from a non-Muslim specifically on the event of one of their celebrations such as Christmas? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Accepting a gift from a non-Muslim…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What should you do if someone passes directly in front of you whilst you are praying? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. When someone passes in front of you during ṣalāh (ritual prayer), it is recommended to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I wanted to ask about perennial Muslims and their position in our dīn (religion). There are people out there that feel that not just Sunni Muslims are the path towards salvation, but Shīʿite Muslims and other sects and ideologies are as well. Almost to the point that I have…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have seen my family practising the ritual of Khatm al Qurʾān over our dead family member and reading Sūrah Mulk and Sūrah Yasīn every Thursday 42 times then blowing in water and pouring the water on the grave. Is it allowed or a bidʿah in Islam? If allowed…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to eat prayer offerings by people of other religions (e.g. prasad from Hindus and Sikhs, bread from Christians)? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The foundation of everything in Islam, is the worship of…
Answered by Shaykh Sulaiman Moola and Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Questions: I need your guidance in the light of Islamic law for the following questions; In what circumstances can a Muslim act as or be appointed as a proxy. Can he [or she] collect proxy votes from his [or her] family, friends and clan to get…