By Shaykh ʿOmar Subedār Definition of Zakāh Zakāh is technically defined as ‘the transfer of ownership of a specific portion of one’s wealth to a specific type of person for Allāh’s sake.’ Who is obligated to pay Zakāh? Zakāh must be paid by every person who is; A Muslim (irrespective of gender) Mature i.e. the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: We are investigating a possible theft at our institution. Can you kindly define what ‘theft’ is according to Islam? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Compassionate, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah for your concern. Theft according to Islamic jurisprudence occurs when the following…
By Ustadh Abdus Shakur Great Rewards for Maintaining the Foundations of Islam The Messenger of Allāh (peace and blessing upon him) said: The foundations of Islam are five: The testimony that there is no deity except Allāh and Muḥammad is His messenger, establishing the prayer, paying the Zakāh, performing Ḥajj and fasting the month of…
Answered by Shaykh ʿOmar Subedār Question: I have a question regarding zakāh. I am a university student who has some savings through part time employment, and in-shā’Allāh I shall be graduating this year. I do not have a full-time job yet and I have to repay my loan that I have borrowed to study, which…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: There are a number of Ramaḍān timetables that are circulating. There are multiple beginning times for Fajr (dawn). This confuses me. According to which timing do I end my suḥūr (pre-dawn) meals? Which timetable do I follow? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Kind, Most Merciful Thank you/…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am still nursing my 16.5 month old and find it difficult to fast during Ramaḍān. Do I have to pay fidya (redemption donation) even though I intend on making up my missed fasts later? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Kind Jazāk Allāh…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Which ten nights are referred to in chapter 89 of the Qurʿān? Are they the last ten nights of Ramaḍān? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Gracious Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. There are four scholarly views regarding the meaning of “layāl ʿashr…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What are the rulings regarding women and tarāwīḥ prayers? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Gracious Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Tarawīḥ is considered an emphasised prophetic practice (sunnah muakkadah) ritual prayer during the month of Ramaḍān for both men and women. Women…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Food and Drink Food and drink is a means of survival. It becomes pleasure when eating out. It’s intake is reduced when on a diet. Food and drink are part of our lives. Some live to eat while others eat to live. Overall, humans have a constant connection with food and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have seen people performing two rakaʾahs nafl (optional units of ritual prayer) after ṣalāt al-witr. I always thought witr should be the last prayer. Is there any evidence for this practice? Should witr be the last prayer of the night? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Most…