Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for the mutawalli (administrators) to redefine the masjid boundaries? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah Institute. Once a space or structure is designated as a masjid and made waqf, it…
Answered by Shaykh ¥ūsuf Badāt Question: Next week Wednesday, I have a dental appointment. I might either do composite bonding or if the dentist recommends me to get veneers. A veneer is a layer of material that is placed onto the tooth to protect it from further damage, decay etc. I want to know if…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Whatever happens does so for a reason. Sometimes I want to know the reason and I really get upset because Allāh does not answer. People as well do not have answers. How do I believe that ‘everything happens for a reason’? I always hear from people that whatever happens…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can a Muslim state where non-muslims also pay taxes, build a temple for non-muslims with tax money or any other source of money? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. The taxes that…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My wife is 41 and is pregnant with our third child Alḥamdulillāh. This was a planned pregnancy as we wanted more children and planned for 3, given we were married at 33. However, this pregnancy unlike the others carried higher risk factors due to age and previous 2 c-sections…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the ruling on women wearing platinum rings? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. Even though there is a minor difference in the matter, the correct position is that women are…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is the area between the chin and the neck (bottom of the face) classed as the beard? The part is getting extremely messy and looks odd, as my face hair is pretty sparse whilst the area mentioned, is grown quite a bit so I was wondering if it could…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If a man’s mother was rubbing medicine on his arm and he was very scared of ḥurmat al-musāhra (incest) taking place. He made sure to control himself but felt a feeling in his private part. He is not sure if there was slight erection or not. Is Ḥurmat Al-Muṣāharah…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been diagnosed with varicose veins and my doctor referred me to a personal trainer to help tackle the veins issues. The trainer first wants me to check my muscle definition and for that I need to wear tight leggings and tops, as well as go braless, and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am really interested in Islam and in being a muslim. However, I do have some questions if this is OK. There are few things confusing me. Why are men favoured with rewards? For example, I am reading on Islamic websites that God favours men over women in Paradise…