By Ustādh Tamseel Ahmed For me, entering the month of Ramaḍān is like entering the two sanctuaries of Islam i.e Makkah and Madīnah. One happens in time and space while this one occurs only in time. There is a feeling of safety and security in the month similar to those places. We are crossing the…
By Yūsuf Badāt What is Iʿitikāf? The literal meaning of iʿitikāf is to stay or hold oneself down. In a religious context, iʿitikāf means to hold oneself down inside the masjid, with an intention, for the worship of God with specific stipulations while abstaining from certain matters. It can also refer to reside in the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: For moon-sighting, can we accept the verdict of a Muslim judge from a Muslim country, in order to unite Muslims in Canada for Ramaḍān and ʿEīd? What is the status of a judge’s (qāḍī’s) verdict in comparison to a local moon sighting committee? Answer: In the Name of God,…
Answered by Muftī Khālid Saifullāh Al-Raḥmānī Translated and formatted into English by Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the ruling for the one making iʿitikāf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) during Ramaḍān and leaving the masjid prayer hall area? Please provide some details! Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Du’ā Jamīlah – it is said that it is good to recite this du’ā during the month of Ramaḍān as its benefits are great. Is Du’ā Jamīlah authentic? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In general, making…
By Shaykhah Omm Obaidullah Fiqh of Food Tasting Tasting food does not invalidate the fast, as long it is not swallowed. Tasting food should be avoided, it is only to be done if there is a need for it; Children Fasting is not mandatory on children who have not reached the age of puberty Fasting…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: We are a few board members of our Islamic center. Our question is, if we follow the international sighting stance to commence lunar months, is it permissible to declare and announce the beginning of the month as soon as we receive reliable verified information of moon sighting from the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can we offered tarāwīh in combination of 4×4 sets or its must to offer them in sets of 2, 2, 2 rakaʾahs? Is it necessary to recite Qurʾān from starting to onward in tarāwīh? Can we offer 10 rakaʾahs for tarāwīh? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful,…
By Sarosh Mohna Zaidi A new wind blows the rise of a new moon A new hope stirring in the heart too soon And as the crescent appears in front of the eyes The dark, sinful heart turns away and dies The month of virtues comes upon us all As the angels to…