By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Mourning refers to feeling or expressing grief and sorrow upon a loss or difficult situation and adapting to it. Both the term and act of ‘mourning’ is most common when sadness is displayed upon the death of someone. As humans, we all face adversity, loss and death of loved ones. It…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badāt Question: Am I permitted, according to our religion, Islam, to donate my organs? Answer: Organ donation has been debated extensively in pre-modern and contemporary times. A number of Fiqh Academies across the globe, such as the Islamic Fiqh Assembly of the Muslim World League in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have concluded…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: In Sūrah Maryam, verse 28 يَا أُخْتَ هَارُونَ مَا كَانَ أَبُوكِ امْرَأَ سَوْءٍ وَمَا كَانَتْ أُمُّكِ بَغِيًّا ﴿٢٨﴾ Maryam is called sister of Hārūn. Is this another Hārūn than Mūsa’s brother? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for contacting us regarding your query. With respect to the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the meaning of this ḥadīth? Can you provide some clarification? The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said to his companions, “Is it difficult for any of you to recite one third of the Qur’ān in one night?” This suggestion was difficult for them, so they said,…
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…