Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Can you summarize for me the basics of Islamic business and trade rules. Answer: Thank you/ Jazakumullahu Khayran for your question. The following are major conditions for a valid transaction in the light of the Qur’an & Sunnah: The offer and acceptance. The offer and acceptance can be conducted…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar Living in the perfect world is everyone’s dream. Each one of us aspires to live a prosperous life in a problem free world, however when reality hits us and we realize that such aspirations are nothing but mere dreams. We resort to an array of actions ranging from disparity to constant…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: Are tattoos allowed in Islam? If one has tattoos on the body, will ṣalāh be accepted? Answer: Thank you for your queries. Tattoos in Islam: Tattoos (i.e, decorative skin markings) which are permanently imprinted into the skin are impermissible in Islām. Satan had made a strong vow to Allāh…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola We live in a world rocked by political turbulence and plagued by the greed for power. The Messenger (peace and blessings upon him) has said, مَا ذِئْبَانِ جَائِعَانِ أُرْسِلَا فِي غَنَمٍ بِأَفْسَدَ لَهَا مِنْ حِرْصِ الْمَرْءِ عَلَى الْمَالِ وَالشَّرَفِ لِدِينِهِ “Two hungry wolves sent in the midst of a flock of…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola A disciple once asked his mentor for a simple piece of advise, which will safeguard him against arrogance during prosperity and protect him from despondency during adversity. The answer was most amazing, “Just reflect on the following thought” whispered the mentor, “This moment will surely pass”. How profound and true! If…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola The Messenger (peace and blessings upon him) said, “None of you should die but that they have good thoughts about Almighty Allāh.” (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim) لا يَمُوتَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ إِلا وَهُوَ يُحْسِنُ الظَّنَّ بِاللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ The devil often plays tricks with our minds during difficulty and adversity, leading one to question the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can I celebrate my walīmah feast (marriage) one day before Ᾱshūrah day (10th Muḥarram)? Answer: Thank you for your question. Congratulations to you on your wedding and proposed walīmah. May Allāh bless you with a wonderful wedding, peace, joy, happiness and steadfastness on His dīn. Yes you may celebrate…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Could you please tell me about ‘Fasting on the day of ‘Ᾱshura in Muḥaram’? I have heard that the day is observed as an important day by both Shia and Sunni Muslims but for different reasons. Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. May you be blessed for…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What are the days one should fast in Muḥarram? Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. In general, there is merit for fasting any day in the month of Muḥarram. However, there is strong recommendation for one to fast on the 10th of Muḥarram. There is also specific…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Does smoking invalidate wudu? Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Smoking is generally considered reprehensibly disliked and prohibited in Islam. One should try their best to let go of this habit. In response to your concern, note that the wudhū (ablution) will not break due to smoking.…