Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Is taqwā directly proportional to Īmān? Is it synonymous to Īmān? Does it have levels and can you have taqwā if you’re not Muslim (A god fearing Christian person)? Answer: Taqwā is defined as: To obey Allāh’s orders and abstain from His prohibitions by practicing every good deed and…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I have learned that the difference between Ahl al-Sunna and other groups is the method in defining Imān. My question is, did Imam Abū Ḥanīfa define Imān differently than Ahl al-Sunnah? According to him; What is the definition of Imān? Does Imān have different levels? Does Imān increase and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question In western countries like Canada, is it permissible for Muslims to sing the national anthem, to rise or pay respects to the Canadian flag and celebrate it’s national independence day? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Where is Allah? Question: Where is Allah according to the Qur’an and Sunna? Answer: Islamic Theologians are of the consensus that Allah is not confined or restricted to a direction or space in any shape or form. When analysing the sacred texts we find that Allah has described himself as…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedār Question: What is the ruling on Mawlid? Is it permissible to take part in such gatherings in which the burda will be sung? Where did the burda originate? And I’ve often seen that people stand up at certain points to show respect to the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him).…
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 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: When the Mahdi returns will he rule the whole world or just a certain part? How exactly will this happen? Isn’t this then a hugely awaiting event for the Muslims? Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. The awaited Mahdī will rule the entire world. It will be…