Clinical Trials for Drugs and Medication

Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to participate in research where drugs are being trialed to develop new treatments and how to know that some drug is effective for curing a disease? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Almighty, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind. Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for…

Voting in the Canadian Electoral Process

By Yūsuf Badāt (originally written for the Canadian Muslim Vote)  “O you who have believed! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses for God.” (Qurʾān 4:135) Public Interest It is our duty and responsibility in Islam to not only better ourselves rather better our communities and societies as well. The Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings…

Jesus in Ten

By Yūsuf Badāt Jesus, the son of Mary (peace and blessings upon him) is mentioned in 9 chapters of the Qurʾan, in 100s of verses. Jesus is highly revered by Muslims. He is considered, a beacon of truth, reformation, peace and justice. He was sent by God as a Messenger to the Israelites. Here-below are…

Machine Slaughtered Chicken

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is machine slaughtered chicken ḥalāl (permissible)? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind In order for chickens slaughtered by machine to be ḥalāl, the following conditions must be strictly met. If they are not met, the poultry will be considered non-ḥalāl: The machine operator and or…