Gifting Rewards of Deeds to Someone Alive or Deceased and Visiting the Cemetery

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is offering “fatihah” and going to tombs of saints and imams prohibited in Islam? Answer:  Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Reciting ‘fatihah’ usually denotes ‘rewards of deeds reaching the dead. Majority scholars regard this as permissible and valid. There are numerous prophetic reports and actions of the…

Hair Growth with Laser Comb

 Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have a comb with lasers that is suppose to help with hair growth for my hair. Is it ḥarām (religiously prohibited) to use this or is it okay? Is this shirk because this may be associating something with Allāh’s quality of creating? Answer: Jazkā Allāh Khayr / Thank…

Donating to a Church

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is it permissible to donate money for a church? I met someone who was collecting donations for the church and I gave them some money. Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. A Muslim’s actions and beliefs are based on the concept of tawhid (worship to the One…