Can Usury Apply to Cryptocurrency?

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why is lending cryptocurrency and earning interest on them ḥarām forbidden? Is it not a commodity and not a currency? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. Bitcoin and or cryptocurrency has been…

Prayer Behind an Imam who is in Travel

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why do Ḥanafīs not recite anything in the 3rd and 4th raka’at when praying behind a traveler. What is the dalīl? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. The correct Ḥanafī position is…

Wearing Jewellery During Prayer

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…

Shortened Travel Prayer Despite Ease

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…