Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badāt Question: I was told that the meat of an animal slaughtered by a woman or child is not permissible. I would like to seek clarification on this matter. Your help is appreciated. Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In response to your concern, kindly note the following:…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the criteria for sea animals to consume them as Ḥalāl or permissible by Allāh? Are all sea fish Ḥalāl or permissible by Allāh? Are sharks Ḥalāl? Answer: Jazāk Allāh/ Thank you for your question. Your attention to matters of permissible and non permissible foods is admirable. According…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it okay to drink chai (tea) that has deer horns crushed and mixed in it? It is ginseng chai (tea). Answer: Jazāk Allāh for contacting us with your concern. In general, it is an agreed upon principal amongst the Fuqahā (Islamic jurists) those parts of a dead animal…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: I received a gift recently from an old friend which was a cast-iron skillet, this skillet may have been used to cook non-halal meats in the past. Would it be permissible to use the skillet after de-seasoning the pan and attempting to remove all the grease over a fire…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Are Muslims allowed to be vegetarians? Answer: A vegetarian is defined as a person who; does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vegetarian]…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to eat Kosher meat? Are there any conditions? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr / Thank you for your question. It is permissible to eat Kosher meat. The only condition is that the meat should genuinely be Kosher and not mixed with any non ḥalāl ingredients, such as…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is hashish (marijuana) smoking ḥarām (prohibited) or makrūh (disliked)? Please give exact details because I have a lot of friends who smoke hashish/ marijuana but at the same time have the passion to perform prayers. We would like to know if hashish is ḥarām or makrūh and can we…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I work from home for Pizza Pizza. People call and I take their orders over the phone. I always try to offer veggie toppings. I send their order through internet to stores. Is this ḥarām or ḥalāl? My husband has no job so I am the one who is…
Answer by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to take medicines which contain non-ḥalāl elements, for serious conditions where alternative medication is not available? Answer: Thank you / Jazākumullāhu Khayran for your question. May the Almighty bless all those who are sick with treatment, healing and cure. In general circumstances, it is forbidden to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it okay to use a knife, fork or spoon when eating? Would it be sinful to eat with a spoon and fork? Some people look down upon me when I eat in this manner. Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ There is no doubt that the general noble practice…