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…
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…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I recently came across a discussion concerning Khidr. Apart from the Qur’ānic story mentioned about Mūsa and Khidr (peace and blessings upon them), some claim about other incidents from Khidr’s life stating evidences from Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim that he had been blessed with long life. They also claim that ‘Omar…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why did the Prophet (peace be upon him) have multiple marriages? Isn’t this bad? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. All Prophets (peace and blessings upon them) remain of high status, ethics, and exemplary character, even though…