By Muftī Sulaiman Moola The sixth category of zakāh recipients mentioned in the Noble Qur’ān is the Ghārim. The term ghārim can linguistically refer to both a debtor and a creditor. If understood as a creditor, it applies to one who is owed money but is unable to recover it from the debtor and, at the same time, does not possess wealth equivalent to…
Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am writing regarding a recent tragic incident where several family members passed away in the Air India crash. This included a husband, wife, and their daughter, all of whom died at the same time.As the appointed executors, we have been reviewing the estate of the husband and wife.…
In Loving Memory of My Mother (Raḥimahā Allāh) by Shaykh Mohammed Badat With patience, you carried me close to your chest, With love, you nurtured and gave me your best. With prayers, you guarded through night and through day, With faith, you gently showed me the way. Your hands were soft, yet steady and strong,…
By Muftī Yūsuf Badāt After a lengthy battle with cancer, my beloved and loving mother has peacefully passed away this morning. May the Almighty envelope her with mercy, forgiveness and a lofty abode in Paradise. Āmīn. “Every soul will taste death.” – (Qur’ān 3:185) As I struggle with my emotions, I share a few scattered…
Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is a woman to do if she gets her menses while about to leave for Makkah to perform ‘Umrah, as per her scheduled bookings and arrangements for travel? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah and posing the question. Please see some options as per the…
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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: What is the ruling and explanations relating to autopsies? Is it permissible? Is it permissible to use a dead person’s organs to learn about the human body? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Almighty, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind. Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for contacting Mathābah…