Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A husband and wife got into a heated argument and the husband uttered the words below and acknowledged it as a divorce at first but then rejected it and says it was not his intention. Would this be considered a divorce or not according to Islam? If so, what…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A couple after trying for many years, now adopted an infant girl. With the help of hormone therapy, she is able to breastfeed her. Does aḥkām (rulings) of raḍā’ah (breastfeeding) change for her husband because of hormone use? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Who makes ghusl (ritual bathing) for a person that is top half she (female) and bottom half he (male)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. Intersexes are people having reproductive organs or…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If a driver is in a trajectory to hit a pedestrian, can the pedestrian defend himself by throwing an object that destroys the car and driver, so he is unharmed himself? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for the mutawalli (administrators) to redefine the masjid boundaries? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. Once a space or structure is designated as a masjid and made waqf, it…
Answered by Shaykh ¥ūsuf Badāt Question: Next week Wednesday, I have a dental appointment. I might either do composite bonding or if the dentist recommends me to get veneers. A veneer is a layer of material that is placed onto the tooth to protect it from further damage, decay etc. I want to know if…
Answered by Shaykh Y¨ūsuf Badāt Question: What is the ruling on rescheduling fees [which are more than the administrative cost to reschedule]? Would this fall under ta’zir bil-māl? What is the ruling on doctor cancellation fee if the doctor sees other patients in that time or does other work? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Salam. What is the dominant view on shellac? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. To consume shellac is prohibited according to Islamic jurisprudence. Shellac is an insect produced content (resin secreted by…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for a person whose hair is naturally blonde to dye their hair blonde? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. Dying or colouring the hair, especially if one’s hair is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is the area between the chin and the neck (bottom of the face) classed as the beard? The part is getting extremely messy and looks odd, as my face hair is pretty sparse whilst the area mentioned, is grown quite a bit so I was wondering if it could…