Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: We are going to perform ‘Umrah soon In-shā Allāh. We will be taking our special-needs son who has feces or stool incontinence, non-stop leaking so we use pullups (underwear). In this situation, please guide us what we do since when performing ‘Umrah we cannot wear any undergarment while in…
Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is GMOs for agriculture purposes allowed in Islam? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Almighty, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind. Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for contacting Mathābah for your question. Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) in agriculture refers to a plant, animal, or microorganism that has…
Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the opinion of scholars on creating transgenic organisms? A lot of scientific research requires the utilization of genetically modifying the DNA of rodents and other animals. Is it permissible to do this? Is tampering with the DNA allowed? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Almighty, the…
Answered by Mufti Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the opinion of scholars regarding the development of organoids and cell culturing? Is it permissible to get stem cell transplants? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Almighty, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind. Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for your question. Organoids are 3D structures…
Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it an obligation for Muslims to establish a khilāfah (islamic political power for all muslims)? By participating in the electoral process in western countries such as Canada, America and United Kingdom, does it defy the Islamic khilāfah system? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Most Kind, the…
by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt General Islamic Ruling on Controlled Atmospheric Stunning (CAS) Controlled Atmospheric Stunning (CAS) can be acceptable under Islamic law. Poultry that are gas stunned in this manner, can be deemed ḥalāl provided the following conditions are met: Physical Observance of the Procedure and Related Facts My verdict on the CAS gas stunning…
Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: A revert attends our Islamic institution. This person claims they were previously a woman, however 15 years ago had a sex reassignment surgery and now has body parts and physical features of a man. This person’s voice and interactions also appears just like a man. This person would like…
Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: In the case of separation and divorce, what happens to the custody of the child and who is most rightful for the primary residence of the child? Does the age of the child play a role in the matter of child custody? Is it true the mother forsakes her…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Zaid bought a property. Lawyers advise him to transfer the money into a Nedbank trust interest bearing account which he does. He earns interest after the paperwork is finalized. Can Zaid assist his cousin who is also using a Nedbank account by paying the interest that has accumulated on…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: In my city there are multiple adhāns given, do I need to respond to each adhān? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. Responding to the adhān is conducted in two ways. One…