Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My question is that is it necessary to wash hands with soap after urinating or after passing stool? What does Islam tell us in this regard? What are the basic procedures to follow after urinating regarding washing of that urine In Islam? Kindly help and guide me. Answer: In…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Does a woman who suffers from leucorrhoea have to take ghusl (Islamic bath) before every prayer? Does leucorrhoea discharge invalidate a woman’s fast? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Leucorrhoea is a thick, whitish or yellowish vaginal…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can you please refer me to any references regarding the duration of menstrual periods? I’m discussing it with my girls health class. It has always been my understanding that it is considered menses up to 10 days. I have recently read that it can be up to 15 days.…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: If I put some impure clothes in the laundry along with clothes that are pure, will the pure clothes become impure? Please provide me with details. Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ If the impure clothes are dry and the impurity on it is not transferable then the pure clothes…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have so many dense hairs on my chest, shoulder and back. Very soon I’m getting married, in shā Allāh. I want to look good attractive and handsome for my wife. I’m thinking of waxing or shaving some of the hair. Please guide me, is it permissible in Islam?…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: People say that dogs are honest, loyal and kind to others. Why in Islam is prohibited to touch it or keep them as pets? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allāh bless you for your interest in Islamic injunctions. You are spot on regarding some…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permitted to wear nail polish for a social function that will last 2-3 hours, after which the nail polish could be removed for prayers? Answer: Jazak Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allāh Almighty bless you tremendously for your desire to acquire the appropriate knowledge.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My question relates to shaving for men and is in 3 parts. Is shaving your facial hair on your chin and cheeks ḥarām? Am I sinning by not having a beard? Is having a beard a fard in Islam or a sunnah? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: For women, if our menses are anticipated to fall or coincide during Ḥajj/ ‘Umrah or the last ten days of Ramaḍān, is it okay to use contraceptives or take pills to delay our cycle so we can pray, make ṭawāf and fast on those days? Answer: In the Name…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Does one need wudūʾ(ritual ablution) in order to read the transliteration of the Qurʿān without physically touching it i.e reading it online/on an app/ or tablet? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. No doubt, it is preferred and praiseworthy to recite Qurʿān, while in the state…