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…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I wanted to know what is the role of a father in Islam? I mean what are his responsibilities towards his children? If he passes away, then who is the walī (guardian), the wife or son? and if the son, then what are his responsibilities as a walī? Is…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I know the Yajūj Majūj (Gog Magog) are mentioned in the Qurʾān. I was wondering whether they are humans, aliens or extra terrestrial creatures. Would you be able to help me understand? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it forbidden in Islam to wear silk ties? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In general, it is prohibited (ḥarām) for men, in Islam, to wear silk, unless it is worn for a medical reason. ‘Alī…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the best way to stop shayṭānic whispers, doubts and devilish incitements? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allāh protect one and all from Shayṭān, the devil and his assaults. Our recommendations are as follows:…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Are dreadlocks permitted in Islam? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Dreadlocks are matted coils of hair. Islamically, braids, plaits and dreadlocks for women are permissible. However, it is considered disliked (makrūh) or not suitable for Muslim…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Recently, I have heard that Islam allows sexual relationships with female slaves and that the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) did this. I have gone farther and did some research and found unpleasant things such as condoning rape. Can you please clarify and explain the statues of female…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have an extremely bad temper and often my family and friends are the receiving end. This has caused many unpleasant instances for me and my loved ones. How can I gain control of myself? Are there any supplications that will help me? I do make an effort to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: My friend is having a baby girl in a few weeks in-shā Allāh. They were thinking about different names. I was hoping you could clarify the names/meanings for the following: The mother of Maryam (peace and blessings upon her). What is the Arabic spelling for the name, and the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for the wife to wash her husband in ghusl (bathing) after his death for the funeral rites? What about vice versa? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for your question. It is permissible for the husband or…