Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is offering “fatihah” and going to tombs of saints and imams prohibited in Islam? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Reciting ‘fatihah’ usually denotes ‘rewards of deeds reaching the dead. Majority scholars regard this as permissible and valid. There are numerous prophetic reports and actions of the…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is life insurance permitted in Islam? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Islamically, life insurance is prohibited due to the elements of interest, gambling and future uncertainty. In almost all insurance cases, the insured who pays the premiums either receives no amount or more than the amounts…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Please explain and advice on the ruling of facial hair removal in women, in particular beautifying, reshaping, cleaning eye brows and in removing any facial hair that is manly and causes embarrassment to a women. Is removal of hair from arms and legs permitted in both men and women?…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar Ibrähëm عليه السلام, the father of Islam [Islam is] the religion of your father, Ibrähëm [22:78] Childhood Centuries ago, when the center of civilization was based in Iraq, the world had slipped into an ocean of darkness. Humanity had become ignorant of their true creator and had taken up the worship…
By Imām Al Shāfi’īe (may Allāh have mercy on him) Translated by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood بقدرِ الكدِّ تكتسبُ المعالي Heights of success are attained, in accordance to one’s efforts ومن طلب العلا سهر الليالي Whoever seeks to succeed should burn the midnight oil ومن رام العلا من غير كد One who desires success without efforts…
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…