Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is acupuncture treatment allowed while fasting? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Jazāk Allāh for contacting Mathabah for our question. “Acupuncture is an alternative medicine that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of needles in the body” (Wikipedia). Acupuncture treatment that only entails insertion of needles in various parts of…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question Is it permissible for women to do I’itikāf at home? I plan to do I’itikāf in the masjid but my local masjid tells me they have no accommodations for sisters wishing to do I’ikikaf. They have asked me to perform my I’itikāf at home. Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt 1. What is Muḥarram? Muḥarram is the 1st month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It commences the new year. 2. What is the meaning of Muḥarram? Muḥarram means “forbidden” or “sacred”. violating its sanctity is forbidden due to the month being sacred. Conflicts are especially forbidden during this sacred period. (Qur’ān…
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…
by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Being Desirous for Endless Virtues and Goodness A believer always seeks the opportunity to excel in doing good and earning blessings. The Prophet of Islam, Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him) motivating his followers, instructed, اِحْرِصْ عَلَى مَا يَنْفَعُكَ, وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاَللَّهِ, وَلَا تَعْجَزْ “Be desirous for all that which is beneficial…
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…