Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Can we “perform haj” for a dead person? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. In principle, both Ḥajj and ‘Umrah can be performed on behalf of another believer, regardless of whether they are a parent or a non-relative, sickly, healthy, alive or deceased. It is worthy to…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: For women, if our menses fall during Hajj or last ten days of Ramadan, is it okay to use contraceptives to delay our cycle so we can pray and fast on those days? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In such situations, it is advisable to consult…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have two questions regarding the Qurbānī (ritual animal slaughter) during ‘Eīd Al Adha. During the days of ‘Eīd Al Adha, it has been customary in our culture to slaughter on behalf of deceased relatives and also on behalf of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him). I would…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: My wife and I both have our own income from jobs. Normally we do one sacrifice on Eid ul Adha that is either goat or sheep with the intention that this is from both of us. Do we need to do separate sacrifices of two goat or sheep, one…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I would like to know whether it is better to perform ṣalāh in a muṣallāh or in a masjid? Does my local masjid have more rights over me than other masājids; (Should I be performing ṣalāh in my local masjid instead of going elsewhere just so I can listen…
Answred by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: How to attempt ghusl? What are the fard steps? Answer: Thank you for your question. Ghusl (Ritual Islamic bath) is completed when one renders the following: Making the intention for ghusl (in accordance to some jurists) Washing the entire external body to the extent that not even a single…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: My parents are forcing me to get married and I do not know what to do. I have tried a million times to talk to them but it is not working. What should I do? Please give me real advice as this is affecting me mentally. Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayr/…
27 July 2017 – (Letter of Support. – This is NOT a petition) In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful the Most Compassionate This is to note that the presence and participation of Shaykh Sulaiman Moola of South Africa at various events and conferences across Canada and America is of…
By Shaykh Mushtaq Shaikh “O Allah, I beg You for sound health, chastity, integrity, good character, and cheerful submission to fate.”[1] Noble Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) Introduction No creature is immune from sickness. Humans to animals, fish to birds, all creatures are prone to illnesses throughout their earthly life. From all these creatures,…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Are you allowed to brush your teeth when fasting? If not, how do you get rid of bad breath so people are not uncomfortable around you? Answer: Thank you/ Jazākumullāhu Khayran for your question. May Almighty Allāh accept your fasting. Brushing the Teeth in General While Fasting Brushing the…