By Asad Ali (Mathabah Institute Student) The existence of the Prophet can be proven through the validity of the Isnād chain The isnād chain is used to authenticate any narration by demonstrating if the narration can be accurately associated to whom it is being attributed to. The most authentic isnād chain is known as mutawātir,…
By the grace of Almighty God, here in Canada, Muslims discharge their charity, zakāh, ṣadaqat al fiṭr and donations to local mosques in many cases. The Muslim community deputes the managements of mosques as their representatives for these amounts to be discharged and the obligation to be fulfilled on their behalf. The community trusts these…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: I would like to ask about the rules of Islam related to childbirth? As far I know after 7 days, we need to do the Aqīqah and remove hair from the child’s head. Is there any reference for these post child birth practices? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for…
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…
Answered by Mufti Ismail Kotwal Question: What is the percentage of ethanol that is permissible in a food or drink product for consumption? What is the verdict on vanilla extract and almond extract, or any other extract, since the product itself contains a high level of alcohol, but when someone is using only a spoon…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to accept and use a gift given from a non-Muslim specifically on the event of one of their celebrations such as Christmas? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Accepting a gift from a non-Muslim…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What should you do if someone passes directly in front of you whilst you are praying? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. When someone passes in front of you during ṣalāh (ritual prayer), it is recommended to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I wanted to ask about perennial Muslims and their position in our dīn (religion). There are people out there that feel that not just Sunni Muslims are the path towards salvation, but Shīʿite Muslims and other sects and ideologies are as well. Almost to the point that I have…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have seen my family practising the ritual of Khatm al Qurʾān over our dead family member and reading Sūrah Mulk and Sūrah Yasīn every Thursday 42 times then blowing in water and pouring the water on the grave. Is it allowed or a bidʿah in Islam? If allowed…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to eat prayer offerings by people of other religions (e.g. prasad from Hindus and Sikhs, bread from Christians)? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The foundation of everything in Islam, is the worship of…