Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Recent studies have shown that a single shisha session is the same as smoking 200 cigarettes. (See report by World Health Organisation – WHO) Tobacco based shisha is detrimental to health, addictive and is a means of wasting time and money. “There’s a misconception that shisha is not as bad…
By Madrasah Ashraful Uloom Translated by Yūsuf Badāt The Search for the Lost As the crescent of Shawwāl is sighted, many soldiers [of worship and obedience] are lost and missing. They were last seen on ʿEīd Al-Fiṭr day. Following the celebrations, they are no where to be found at the masājid. Their description is such…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar – Mathabah Foundation Observing the Taräwëh prayer during the blessed nights of Ramaźhän is an extremely virtuous act. Many benefits have been enumerated in various hadëths regarding its observance. Amongst them is; whoever stands [in prayer during the nights of] Ramaźhän with ëmän and hope [in Allah’s reward], all his past…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: How many rakā’at are to be prayed in Tarāwīḥ? How many rakā’at did Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him) pray? Answer: Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. This is a matter that is extensively discussed with varying opinions based on interpretation of source…
By Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Just as Muslims are encouraged to abide by the pristine commands of Allāh Almighty in the Qur’ān, they are also encouraged to recite and understand the book of Allāh to the best of their abilities. Many a times, we find ourselves in a situation, where we engage with the book of…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is it permissible to donate money for a church? I met someone who was collecting donations for the church and I gave them some money. Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. A Muslim’s actions and beliefs are based on the concept of tawhid (worship to the One…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why did the Prophet (peace be upon him) have multiple marriages? Isn’t this bad? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. All Prophets (peace and blessings upon them) remain of high status, ethics, and exemplary character, even though…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: I plan on investing in a clothing line. My partners and I were planning on naming our line of clothing siḥr (magic). Would this be permissible? Answer: We thank you for contacting Mathabah for your query. We ask Allāh Almighty to bless your endeavors and the line of business…
By Shaykh Mazhar Maḥmood It is of utmost importance for community leaders; be it faith based or otherwise to have unity and tolerance amongst themselves. With the absence of unity, tolerance and harmony, communities; nay nations cease to exist. At times, community leaders fall prey to the negative tendencies of human nature, which encompass egoistic…
Answered by Shaykhah Bint Dawood Question: Assalaamu Alaikum, I have been having light irregular bleeding which was two weeks earlier than my cycle of menses. It’s been almost three days now, the blood is very light and thin and it is only spotting meaning it is not a regular flow. I am wondering if I…