Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is ʿEīd Al-Adḥā Qurbānī (ritual animal slaughter) still mandated during the current COVID-19 pandemic lock-down, while most of us will not be able to attend a large congregational ʿEīd Al-Adḥā prayer? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for contacting Mathābah…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: Can you please shed some light on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and other similar offerings by the government? There are a lot of people applying with fraudulent doctor’s notes or lying. Independent business owners are giving references to their friends and family…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is playing ‘roll up the rim’ at Tim Hortons permissible for Muslims? Is it allowed islamicaly to participate in ‘Tims Rewards’ and the contest on their digital app? If so, is it permissible to use a winning ballot or digital credit to claim a prize of a coffee, doughnut…
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 am in the process of getting a job as a first aid responder/EMS responder with Bombardier. This is not only a private airport but also a manufacturing facility which handles a lot of paints, chemicals, etc. In case of emergencies, all EMS responders MUST wear a mask that…
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: My work requires travelling and company functions with non-Muslims who drink. Sometimes, circumstances do not allow me and other Muslim colleagues to sit on a separate table. Also, as a senior staff member, I have to pay the banquet bills (which include alcohol) using the company credit card. I…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have started my residency in obstetrics and gynecology. We have a pregnancy termination rotation in our first year (to learn the procedure). I’m very conflicted on whether to participate in this rotation – pregnancy termination is a complex subject with various Islamic rulings but the one ruling that…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is using the name of Allāh in the design of the grills of our terrace or windows permitted? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The main purpose of God’s name is to be uttered sincerely by the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible in Islam for a man to wear a bracelet (gold, silver, platinum and any other precious metal) or to wear a ring (gold or white gold)? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. According to…