By: Shaykh Mufti Khalid Saifullah Al Rahmani Formatted to English by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Definition The literal meaning of ‘signature’ is handwriting, however, technically, it means writing one’s name as a mark to represent oneself. One may write one’s name so simply that others can imitate it easily or the name can also be written in…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is Masturbation allowed if it stops me from committing the actual act of zina? Answer: Jazak Allah Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Both fornication and masturbation are sinful, harmful and detrimental to one’s spirituality and physical well being. One should avoid all sin and not try to justify…
By Mufti Khalid Saifullah Al-Rahmani Translated by Shaykh Yusuf Badat The Islamic law does not limit its followers in wearing a specific colour. Islam respects the preferences and temperaments of humans. Hence, Islamic jurists (fuqahā) state, “There is no objection in any colour of clothing” (al-Durr al-Mukhtār). The Prophet’s (peace and blessings upon him) Preference: White…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar When walking into a mall or going to school at this time of the year, it’s quite difficult to not notice decorations of ghosts and goblins, vampires and witches displayed on walls and hanging from ceilings in an eye-catching manner. A ghoulish and demonic theme is set everywhere thus influencing society…
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…