Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Are we allowed according to the Islamic law to give gifts (money or otherwise) to Ḥuffādh for leading tarāwīḥ in the month of Ramadān? What is the Islamic ruling of compensating a person rendering a religious service for the public? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can women raise their elbows in ritual prayer (ṣalāh) when going for prostration? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In general the four jurists, Imams Abū Ḥanīfah, Shāfi’īe, Mālik and Aḥmad bin Ḥanbal are of the opinion that a woman will compress her body in the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I came to know that the best time to make duʿāʾ is while in prostration (sujūd). I have also heard that talking in ṣalāh will nullify ṣalāh. Please advise if saying duʿāʾ in sujūd, during prayers nullifies the ritual prayer. Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question.…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Is the practice of raising one’s hands before and after Rukū’ (bowing) in [ritual] prayer abrogated? Answer: The debate over whether one should raise his or her hands before and after performing rukū’ is one that has been going on for centuries. While certain Companions of the Prophet صلى…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: How is it to say “Aṣṣalātu Wassalāmu ‘Alayka Yā Rasulallāh”? Is there a difference when we are at the Prophet’s masjid in the presence of the Prophet’s tomb or away from the city of Madīnah, for example, in Toronto or Tokyo? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I travel long distances. Can I offer my prayers while seated when the car is stopped? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Nafl (optional) prayers are permitted while seated in a vehicle or conveyance. However, the reward and blessings are reduced. As for Fardh prayers, one…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permitted to wear nail polish for a social function that will last 2-3 hours, after which the nail polish could be removed for prayers? Answer: Jazak Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allāh Almighty bless you tremendously for your desire to acquire the appropriate knowledge.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am a new Muslim and wanted to know why many Muslims use the word Jazākum Allāh Khayran? Is it a prayer? Are we supposed to say something after hearing it? A clarification will be appreciated. Answer: May Allāh continue to shower His blessings upon you. Your desire to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is eating or drinking allowed when we are listening to the Qurʿān? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Listening to the Glorious Qur’ān is an act of immense virtue. It is also a prophetic practice that draws much blessings and rewards. Respect for the word of…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: As a follower of the Qurʿān & Sunnah, in accordance to the Ḥanafī methodology, I have always performed witr three raka’ahs with one salām. During Ramadān, someone told me this method is wrong. Can you please clarify the Ḥanafī position? Answer: May Almighty Allāh reward you greatly for your…