Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why do Ḥanafīs not recite anything in the 3rd and 4th raka’at when praying behind a traveler. What is the dalīl? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. The correct Ḥanafī position is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been diagnosed with OCD and it was very tough initially. Over time it is getting better. Usually, in winter months it comes back. The doctor gave me medicine and a 4 months course on CBT and ERP where they ask me to speak words of ṭalāq and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My question is that I have learnt from scholars that reading literature that is toxic and un-Islamic is forbidden because it pollutes the mind. I have noticed that the vocabulary of muslim scholars is strong, Mā shā Allāh. I just want to ask that since 90-95% of modern novels…
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…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am a university student who had been getting approximately $8000 a year. I have had this money for approximately two years. Every year I get $8000 but I am expected to pay this back when I earn a certain amount. My question is do I have to give…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I would like to ask what is the ruling on certain Masājid in the UK that have a membership rule which allows only people of their own caste/ ethnicity to become members. For example, Indians only, Bharuchis only, Surtis only. All Muslims can pray in the mosque, but not…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Do the religious activities (example: vows, divorces, oaths, etc.), which require verbal utterance of a person, come into effect by mere movement of tongue without using the lips? Even if one uses the lips along with the tongue, but does not make an audible word, would his utterance come…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am really interested in Islam and in being a muslim. However, I do have some questions if this is OK. There are few things confusing me. Why are men favoured with rewards? For example, I am reading on Islamic websites that God favours men over women in Paradise…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it OK to work as a financial analyst who calculates the interest amount of loans etc.? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah. Usury (interest) is forbidden in Islam. Therefore, witnessing, documenting or…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Any ideas on what are the best Islamic responses to the divine command theory? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah. The “divine command theory” refers to the belief that what is moral, and…