Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Could you please tell me about ‘Fasting on the day of ‘Ᾱshura in Muḥaram’? I have heard that the day is observed as an important day by both Shia and Sunni Muslims but for different reasons. Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. May you be blessed for…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What are the days one should fast in Muḥarram? Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. In general, there is merit for fasting any day in the month of Muḥarram. However, there is strong recommendation for one to fast on the 10th of Muḥarram. There is also specific…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Does smoking invalidate wudu? Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Smoking is generally considered reprehensibly disliked and prohibited in Islam. One should try their best to let go of this habit. In response to your concern, note that the wudhū (ablution) will not break due to smoking.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can I read Qur’ān if I am on my periods? Answer: Thank you for your question. It is generally agreed by mainstream classical and Islamic jurists that it is prohibited for women menstruating to recite the Qur’ān. ‘Abd Allāh ibn ‘Omar reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings upon…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: When the Mahdi returns will he rule the whole world or just a certain part? How exactly will this happen? Isn’t this then a hugely awaiting event for the Muslims? Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. The awaited Mahdī will rule the entire world. It will be…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to attend non-muslim funerals? Answer: Jazākumullāhu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. In principle, there is no objection in attending non-Muslim functions or funerals. However, the caution a Muslim must take, is that one should not participate in anything, at the function, which is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I follow the Qur’ān & Sunnah through the Ḥanafī fiqh methodology. After attending a ṣalāt al janāzah (funeral prayer), I was told by a salafī brother who was next to me in the prayer, that it is wrong to make two salāms while concluding the ṣalat al janāzah. He…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can I do nafl (optional) ṭawāf and or ‘Umrah on behalf of others, and if allowed, can it be for only one person or can I do it on behalf of multiple people? Answer: Umrah and ṭawāf as nafl (optional) acts of worship can be rendered on behalf of…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is offering “fatihah” and going to tombs of saints and imams prohibited in Islam? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Reciting ‘fatihah’ usually denotes ‘rewards of deeds reaching the dead. Majority scholars regard this as permissible and valid. There are numerous prophetic reports and actions of the…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is life insurance permitted in Islam? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Islamically, life insurance is prohibited due to the elements of interest, gambling and future uncertainty. In almost all insurance cases, the insured who pays the premiums either receives no amount or more than the amounts…