Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Someone told me that it is ḥarām (forbidden) to write In shā Allāh in two words or less, when using English, since this would give the meaning ‘to create God’. They say that it must be written in three seperate words like this “In Shā Allāh”. Is this true?…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My work requires travelling and company functions with non-Muslims who drink. Sometimes, circumstances do not allow me and other Muslim colleagues to sit on a separate table. Also, as a senior staff member, I have to pay the banquet bills (which include alcohol) using the company credit card. I…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: We often sleep in our rooms with our feet pointed towards the qibla (direction for ritual prayer). Would it be a sin? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Lying down or sleeping with the feet facing the qibla…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Alḥamdulillāh, we have been blessed with a new baby girl. We are considering some names and were wondering if ‘Anīsa’ is a ṣaḥābiyyah’s name? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your new family member. May…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have started my residency in obstetrics and gynecology. We have a pregnancy termination rotation in our first year (to learn the procedure). I’m very conflicted on whether to participate in this rotation – pregnancy termination is a complex subject with various Islamic rulings but the one ruling that…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can muslim men and boys have haircuts where one’s hair is cut in uneven lengths? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The Prophet of Islam, Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him) prohibited a haircut wherein the cut…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is using the name of Allāh in the design of the grills of our terrace or windows permitted? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The main purpose of God’s name is to be uttered sincerely by the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible in Islam for a man to wear a bracelet (gold, silver, platinum and any other precious metal) or to wear a ring (gold or white gold)? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. According to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is there forgiveness from Allāh for zinā (fornication/ adultery)? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. No doubt that zinā (fornication/ adultry) is a major sin in Islam. One should keep oneself far away from such sin. However,…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question Alḥamdulillāh my husband, our families and I were blessed with a son. We came home yesterday from the hospital and are all doing well Alḥamdulillāh. We have named our baby Ṣāleḥ ʿAbdallāh ʿAlī (Righteous Servant of Allāh) but we wanted to ensure that we have the correct spelling which…