Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I would like to know about istikhāra; how do I perform it? Answer: The method of performing istikhāra has been explained in the following narration; Jābir ibn `Abdullāh رضى الله عنه reported, “Allāh’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم would teach us istikhāra in all matters just as he would…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Are women allowed to pray in congregation (with only women)? Whilst all the women stand in a straight line together (in the same line with no one ahead) and one woman prays out loud and the others follow? Answer: By studying various narrations we find that this was an…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I wanted to inquire on whether there is any difference in the method of performing salah (ie. posture, composure, gestures) between a man and a woman; and what each of the madhabs (whether there are any differences or not) say on this matter. Answer: There are differences found in…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: How can I concentrate better in Salat and not think about random things? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran / Thank you for your question. May Allah shower His mercy upon you for your interest in improving your prayer. Here are some recommendations that may facilitate better concentration in salat: Make sincere…
Answered by Muftī Khālid Saifullāh Al Raḥmānī Translated by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Assalamu Alaykum I have a question regarding tarawīḥ prayers. I am linked with the Islamic Foundation of Toronto’s live broadcast and I was wondering if we (family of three) can offer the tarawīḥ from our home, following the live broadcast from IFT?…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedār Question: Assalamu Alykum, This question is regarding Wudhū (ritual ablution). I have heard that if one does Wudhū once, completely and properly (let’s say at fajr time) then for the rest of the day, it is permissible for that individual to make masaḥ (wipe) over the top of one’s socks…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: Are tattoos allowed in Islam? If one has tattoos on the body, will ṣalāh be accepted? Answer: Thank you for your queries. Tattoos in Islam: Tattoos (i.e, decorative skin markings) which are permanently imprinted into the skin are impermissible in Islām. Satan had made a strong vow to Allāh…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Does smoking invalidate wudu? Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Smoking is generally considered reprehensibly disliked and prohibited in Islam. One should try their best to let go of this habit. In response to your concern, note that the wudhū (ablution) will not break due to smoking.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can I read Qur’ān if I am on my periods? Answer: Thank you for your question. It is generally agreed by mainstream classical and Islamic jurists that it is prohibited for women menstruating to recite the Qur’ān. ‘Abd Allāh ibn ‘Omar reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings upon…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I follow the Qur’ān & Sunnah through the Ḥanafī fiqh methodology. After attending a ṣalāt al janāzah (funeral prayer), I was told by a salafī brother who was next to me in the prayer, that it is wrong to make two salāms while concluding the ṣalat al janāzah. He…