Answered by Mufti Ismail Kotwal Question: What is the percentage of ethanol that is permissible in a food or drink product for consumption? What is the verdict on vanilla extract and almond extract, or any other extract, since the product itself contains a high level of alcohol, but when someone is using only a spoon…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What are the rulings on body piercing and tattooing in Islam? I have seen many people get these done. Is it allowed? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Islamicaly, body piercing is permissible for women provided: The…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to accept and use a gift given from a non-Muslim specifically on the event of one of their celebrations such as Christmas? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Accepting a gift from a non-Muslim…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I wanted to ask about perennial Muslims and their position in our dīn (religion). There are people out there that feel that not just Sunni Muslims are the path towards salvation, but Shīʿite Muslims and other sects and ideologies are as well. Almost to the point that I have…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to eat prayer offerings by people of other religions (e.g. prasad from Hindus and Sikhs, bread from Christians)? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The foundation of everything in Islam, is the worship of…
Answered by Shaykh Sulaiman Moola and Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Questions: I need your guidance in the light of Islamic law for the following questions; In what circumstances can a Muslim act as or be appointed as a proxy. Can he [or she] collect proxy votes from his [or her] family, friends and clan to get…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My father is currently a taxi driver. He is looking to drive UberEats and DoorDash as there is flexibility for him since he is a senior citizen. Is it permissible for him to drive for these services delivering ḥarām food? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Dinner time for my family is when we all get to be together as a family. This is when we talk about the day’s events. However, I have heard from a family friend who once observed my family having dinner that we should not talk at all while eating.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Did Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) play any sports to stay fit? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) was a healthy, fit and active human being.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My question is that my engagement is done, having all the formalities except the nikāh. Can I talk with my fiancé on phone or SMS (text message)? In Islam, is it permissible for me or not? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/…