Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My cats died recently. I want to know where they go after they die. Do they go straight to heaven? Answer: Thank you for your question. May Allāh bless you with relief and comfort for your loss. Based on the verses of the Qurʿān and prophetic reports, animals will…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badat Question I have a copy of the Qurʿān that has missing sections. Can I discard it, if so, in what manner, or should I keep it away? Answer: Thank you for your question. Your interest in learning religious rulings is admirable. Discarding old copies or pages of the Qurʿān can…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to wear an amulet (ta’awīdh) in Islam, with an intention that it will help protect and cure? Do Islamic teachings support this or is this considered shirk (act of disbelief in God)? Answer: Thank you for your question. Our prayer for everyone is that Allāh Almighty…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Are birthday celebrations for children and adults alike permissible and to what extent? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. There is no virtue in engaging in such celebrations nor is there any sin if such events are not celebrated. In some of these celebrations, there is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for non Muslims to enter the main prayer hall area of a masjid (mosque)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Jazāk Allāh Khayran / Thank you for contacting the Mathābah answer services for your question. In response to your concern, kindly note that it is islamically permissible…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: It is with great pleasure and honour that I have been given this task of bridging a gap between two different perspectives in our community, that are based on the same foundation; diversity and acceptance of individual differences without compromising one’s values and belief system. On behalf of Energy…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: How old was Maryam/ Mary (peace and blessings upon her) when she got pregnant with Īsa/ Jesus (peace and blessings upon him)? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr / Thank you for your question. In response to your concern, it is important to note that there is no clear cut evidence…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Questions: Please kindly answer the following questions: Is it permissible for an organization that receives donations from the public to utilize an amount from their Zakāh accounts, for other islamic projects? Such as purchase of property? And once general donations are received, to return the amount taken from the Zakāh…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: I cannot find passages that forbid alcohol or passages that shun it’s use. On the contrary, I find references that Mohammad drank alcohol. What will you say to that? Answer: Thank you for your query. The prohibition of alcohol is found not only in verses of the Qur’ān and…
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…