Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can I do nafl (optional) ṭawāf and or ‘Umrah on behalf of others, and if allowed, can it be for only one person or can I do it on behalf of multiple people? Answer: Umrah and ṭawāf as nafl (optional) acts of worship can be rendered on behalf of…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is offering “fatihah” and going to tombs of saints and imams prohibited in Islam? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Reciting ‘fatihah’ usually denotes ‘rewards of deeds reaching the dead. Majority scholars regard this as permissible and valid. There are numerous prophetic reports and actions of the…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is life insurance permitted in Islam? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Islamically, life insurance is prohibited due to the elements of interest, gambling and future uncertainty. In almost all insurance cases, the insured who pays the premiums either receives no amount or more than the amounts…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Please explain and advice on the ruling of facial hair removal in women, in particular beautifying, reshaping, cleaning eye brows and in removing any facial hair that is manly and causes embarrassment to a women. Is removal of hair from arms and legs permitted in both men and women?…