Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I was careless and have spread impurity i.e. prostatic fluid/ semen to all things in my house. How can I clean all things in my house? Also in rainy days, people come to our house with wet clothes so their clothes become impure. I also go to the masjid…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can women wear rings other than silver and gold whilst praying ṣalāh? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. Yes, it is permissible for women to have jewellery on during prayers, regardless whether…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been diagnosed with OCD and it was very tough initially. Over time it is getting better. Usually, in winter months it comes back. The doctor gave me medicine and a 4 months course on CBT and ERP where they ask me to speak words of ṭalāq and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I want to know that if one reads a fanfiction not fiction (a book about a living person who is a public figure) in which he may be depicted in a number of ways such as an actor or an entire movie cast on which different stories are written.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My question is that I have learnt from scholars that reading literature that is toxic and un-Islamic is forbidden because it pollutes the mind. I have noticed that the vocabulary of muslim scholars is strong, Mā shā Allāh. I just want to ask that since 90-95% of modern novels…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I was just wondering why the qaṣr ṣalāh (shortened prayer) was established? In the Prophet’s time, people would travel for long distances with camels. Doing the qaṣr ṣalāh made it easy for them. However, now adays, people have cars and trains, so it is not tiring to travel. Is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I did good deeds from a young age, gaining me immense praises. I was carried away by the praises. I started fasting in the month of Ramaḍān for more praises. At the end, I realized that this was shirk (associating partners with Allāh). Now, I repented by doing the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I come from a practicing muslim household. In Canada, I work and live among non-muslims. Every Christmas my co-workers and neighbours say, “Merry Christmas” to me and give gifts. Islamicaly, is it permissible for me to also say “Merry Christmas” back to them as well as accept and offer…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My question is about ‘iddah (waiting period before remarriage) when the husband dies. When exactly does the count of the ‘iddah days start? Is it immediately after the husband dies including the day of his death or is it the day the husband gets buried. Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: A few months back I had a very bad fight with my wife. I sometimes lose control of my mind, and say and do things which I do not intend to do, or say. During these times of rage, I hit myself to the extent that the next day…