Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badat Question: When my husband was younger, in his teenage years, he mistakenly got a big tattoo. He did not know it is ḥarām (forbidden) in Islam to get a permanent tattoo. Later on, he realized it was a big mistake. Now In-shā-Allāh we want to perform Ḥajj next year. Can…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Please explain the blessings in Mahr and the Islamic rulings regarding the same. Answer: Jazakmumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Mahr is an Arabic islamic term used to denote a bridal gift that is given to the bride by the groom at the occasion of marriage. This is…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola On a very recent trip to the Myanmar border, to provide basic aid to the Rohingyan refugees, I witnessed a sight which left me emotional, yet envious. After having spent a long day in the “Thinkaali Camp”, distributing the much needed aid to thousands of Rohingyans, we were returning back to…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: How can I concentrate better in Salat and not think about random things? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran / Thank you for your question. May Allah shower His mercy upon you for your interest in improving your prayer. Here are some recommendations that may facilitate better concentration in salat: Make sincere…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badāt Question: I would like to ask what if aqiqah is not performed for a child till the age of maturity like 25 years of age? What should be done in such a case? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. “With every child, there is an aqīqah. Slaughter on…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: My husband does not perform his marital duties (sexual intercourse etc.) with me. He lives abroad. He lived a complete month with me after marriage but just touched me once. What should I do? What does Islam say about this? Islam condemns Muslim women refusing their husbands if they…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: I need to ask a question. Is it prohibited in Islam to have sex during the entire pregnancy (from 1st month to last month)? Please give me your guidance. My husband almost forces me to satisfy him and I am in pain during intercourse. I am 6 months pregnant.…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is it mandatory for a Muslim woman to change her surname to her husband’s name after marriage in Islam? Is it wrong to continue using her father’s family name? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. There is no explicit evidence in the Qur’an or Hadith, neither commanding…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: I am planning to marry another wife. My current wife is not in agreement with this. What is the ḥukum/ solution to this? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Marriage is a serious life long commitment. There…
By Shaykh Yusuf Badat Marriage is an important component of human life. In each of the stages of human growth (infancy, childhood, teenage period, adulthood and the final stage of old age), there are numerous privileges, challenges and responsibilities. When one passes through these phases of life, understanding and fulfilling rights and responsibilities, one is bound to…