Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been diagnosed with varicose veins and my doctor referred me to a personal trainer to help tackle the veins issues. The trainer first wants me to check my muscle definition and for that I need to wear tight leggings and tops, as well as go braless, and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the Islamic ruling of myself liking something worldly (such as my car) doing something (that is not religious) with an objective besides Allāh, such as learning a language for reading science books? In this regard can you explain the statement: حب الدنيا رأس كل خطيئة …
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If an online store freely allows its customers to cancel the order more than once if there is a drop in price, will the new order that is placed be valid so that the product can be bought at a lower price? I am asking this question because, most…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Under Islamic law, is it true that if a man gives the file of his property to someone and verbally says to that person under oral hibā (gift giving), that by giving his file to him he has become owner of his property without signing the transfer papers. Is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is a vow (nadhr) obligatory to fulfill where the vow has been made without moving the lips? In this case, the tongue was moving. Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah. Islamicaly, a vow…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I would like to ask what is the ruling on certain Masājid in the UK that have a membership rule which allows only people of their own caste/ ethnicity to become members. For example, Indians only, Bharuchis only, Surtis only. All Muslims can pray in the mosque, but not…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Do the religious activities (example: vows, divorces, oaths, etc.), which require verbal utterance of a person, come into effect by mere movement of tongue without using the lips? Even if one uses the lips along with the tongue, but does not make an audible word, would his utterance come…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am really interested in Islam and in being a muslim. However, I do have some questions if this is OK. There are few things confusing me. Why are men favoured with rewards? For example, I am reading on Islamic websites that God favours men over women in Paradise…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My husband came home drunk and had an argument at night with me. He started hitting me and said he divorces me 3 times. Am I islamicaly divorced? The next morning, he was fine and acted like no divorce happened. Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for me to post quotes on social media while remaining anonymous during my ‘iddah after khula? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah. Yes, it would be islamicaly permissible for you,…