Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: When there is a forecasted solar eclipse, it is usually visible in our city, to some degree. Do we as Muslims pray at an eclipse? Answer: Jazākumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Solar Eclipse (Kusūf al Shams) A solar eclipse takes place when the sun is obscured and…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: My question is regarding the akrab as I heard that doing any auspicious work on this day is not good. Please clear this for me. Answer: Thank you/ Jazakumullahu Khayran for your question. I believe by ‘Akrab’ you are referring to the time when the moon is in a…
by Yūsuf Badāt Demise “To God we Belong and to Him Shall We Return” (Qur’ān 2:156) It was Tuesday the 15th of Dhū al Qa’adah 1438 corresponding to the 8th of August, 2017, after the Esha prayer. Phones were buzzing with messages and calls regarding the sudden news of Shaykh Moulāna Yūsuf Patel’s demise. It…
by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Being Desirous for Endless Virtues and Goodness A believer always seeks the opportunity to excel in doing good and earning blessings. The Prophet of Islam, Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him) motivating his followers, instructed, اِحْرِصْ عَلَى مَا يَنْفَعُكَ, وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاَللَّهِ, وَلَا تَعْجَزْ “Be desirous for all that which is beneficial…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can you please tell me if the Qurʾān or ḥadīth (islamic source texts) mention how transsexual people should live? Is it permissible for them to change gender? Are they allowed to marry? I feel for them and do understand they suffer a pain with no bounds. Would appreciate very much…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola Humans by nature are prone to plan long-term and prepare in advance. The English proverb is well known, “It wasn’t raining when Noah (peace and blessings upon him) built the ark”. Nowadays, there are so many different retirement policies and packages on the market that the consumer is confused which one…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: My husband had taken a car loan and the repayment installments will continue another 2-3 years. We are planning to perform Hajj very soon. Would it be permissible to perform Hajj during the loan repayment period? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. May Allah bless you for…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Can we “perform haj” for a dead person? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. In principle, both Ḥajj and ‘Umrah can be performed on behalf of another believer, regardless of whether they are a parent or a non-relative, sickly, healthy, alive or deceased. It is worthy to…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: For women, if our menses fall during Hajj or last ten days of Ramadan, is it okay to use contraceptives to delay our cycle so we can pray and fast on those days? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In such situations, it is advisable to consult…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have two questions regarding the Qurbānī (ritual animal slaughter) during ‘Eīd Al Adha. During the days of ‘Eīd Al Adha, it has been customary in our culture to slaughter on behalf of deceased relatives and also on behalf of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him). I would…