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…
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: Is it an obligation for Muslims to establish a khilāfah (islamic political power for all muslims)? By participating in the electoral process in western countries such as Canada, America and United Kingdom, does it defy the Islamic khilāfah system? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Most Kind, the…
by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt General Islamic Ruling on Controlled Atmospheric Stunning (CAS) Controlled Atmospheric Stunning (CAS) can be acceptable under Islamic law. Poultry that are gas stunned in this manner, can be deemed ḥalāl provided the following conditions are met: Physical Observance of the Procedure and Related Facts My verdict on the CAS gas stunning…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar Take a full shower or bath (ghusl) and apply some oil on your hair. Salmān al-Farsī (may Allāh be pleased with him) reported, “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, ‘On the day of gathering (jumuʿah), every man who bathes, cleans whatever he can of himself, applies oil […] or […]…
By Ustādh Tamseel Ahmed For me, entering the month of Ramaḍān is like entering the two sanctuaries of Islam i.e Makkah and Madīnah. One happens in time and space while this one occurs only in time. There is a feeling of safety and security in the month similar to those places. We are crossing the…
Shaykh Tamseel Ahmad Trending on Social Media In the current world, where information travels faster than we can all absorb, process and comprehend, every morning awaits a new trend on social media. Everyone asks, what is trending today? Islam and Social Media I am not on many social media platforms and even the ones I…
By Yūsuf Badāt Introduction: Clothing is a religious requirement in Islam. Nudity or remaining unclothed is deemed against both the natural disposition of humans as well the religion. When Ādam and Eve were unclothed in Paradise, they quickly concealed their nudity with tree leaves. Clothing serves to beautify, cover and protect humans. The Four Levels of…
Understanding Islam is a series of short videos explaining key concepts to better comprehend Islam. Video ONE: Defining Islam and Muslims Video TWO: God is One