Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am really interested in Islam and in being a muslim. However, I do have some questions if this is OK. There are few things confusing me. Why are men favoured with rewards? For example, I am reading on Islamic websites that God favours men over women in Paradise…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Any ideas on what are the best Islamic responses to the divine command theory? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah. The “divine command theory” refers to the belief that what is moral, and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am a local artist. My Hindu neighbour asked me to help her make an outline of their god Ganesh as she is not very artistic and is not able to do it. I am not sure if this is allowed, islamically. It has no features and will not…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is more beneficial? Praying two nafl (optional prayers) for something to happen (good score on exam) or to recite Qur’ān (specifically Sūrah Yāsīn)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. Both actions…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Regarding spending on one’s family for ‘Āshūrah; will it be better to prepare a special meal for ifṭār on the 9th Muḥarram or for the 10th of Muḥarram if one will be fasting on these days? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Do our desires toward islamicaly sinful activities like alcohol, music or pornography come under minor shirk? If a muslim dies without repenting from minor shirk, is there a chance he or she can still attain Paradise? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: As a person with OCD and anxiety problems, I suffer from bad thoughts and sometimes say things beyond my control. Recently, my wife had makeup left on the floor. I kicked it and she said the makeup is expensive. The reason I kicked it because I had put the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is sperm analysis permissible? Masturbation is involved in this process. Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for contacting Mathābah with your question. Kindly note that if the sperm analysis is conducted due to a medical reason…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I was playing badminton outside with my cousin and he was not playing the best. It was quite windy also and so after trying for some time he hit the shuttlecock. I did not get it as it went down before I got there and I tutted. I am…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: When I was reciting a sūrah (Qur’ānic chapter) yesterday I had a waswasah (evil thought) that reciting this verse will make one a disbeliever, astaghfirullāh (I seek refuge in God). After a few hours I get the doubt whether I said these words with my tongue or not. My…