Does Induced Lactation Alter Fiqh Rules of Breastfeeding?

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A couple after trying for many years, now adopted an infant girl. With the help of hormone therapy, she is able to breastfeed her. Does aḥkām (rulings) of raḍā’ah (breastfeeding) change for her husband because of hormone use? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most…

Is Shellac Ḥalāl Suitable?

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Salam. What is the dominant view on shellac? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. To consume shellac is prohibited according to Islamic jurisprudence. Shellac is an insect produced content (resin secreted by…

Drinking the Wife’s Milk and the Status of Marriage

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for a man to drink the breast milk of his wife and does it nullify the marriage? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. It is the consensus of mainstream…

Approval of Vaccines for Treatment and Precautions

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Are there any writings or documented reports of Deoband affiliated akābir (elder scholars of the past and present) regarding vaccines and vaccinations? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah. In general, Islam promotes seeking…

Qurbānī with Government Restrictions

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Five young lads got caught red handed slaughtering a cow on ‘Eīd and were imprisoned for 10 years. How should Muslims do Qurbānī in such situations? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah with…