By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola A disciple once asked his mentor for a simple piece of advise, which will safeguard him against arrogance during prosperity and protect him from despondency during adversity. The answer was most amazing, “Just reflect on the following thought” whispered the mentor, “This moment will surely pass”. How profound and true! If…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola The Messenger (peace and blessings upon him) said, “None of you should die but that they have good thoughts about Almighty Allāh.” (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim) لا يَمُوتَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ إِلا وَهُوَ يُحْسِنُ الظَّنَّ بِاللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ The devil often plays tricks with our minds during difficulty and adversity, leading one to question the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can I celebrate my walīmah feast (marriage) one day before Ᾱshūrah day (10th Muḥarram)? Answer: Thank you for your question. Congratulations to you on your wedding and proposed walīmah. May Allāh bless you with a wonderful wedding, peace, joy, happiness and steadfastness on His dīn. Yes you may celebrate…
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…