Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: Are arts such as kung-fu allowed in Islām? Answer: Kung-fu is a Chinese term referring to a study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy and time to complete. Often used in the West to refer to Chinese martial arts. (Wikipedia) Arts such as kung-fu which build one’s moral…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Sacrificial meat should be divided in 3 parts. One for ourselves, 2nd for relatives and 3rd for charity. Can we give meat from sacrifice to non Muslims especially from the charity portion? Answer: In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, Most Kind Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: What does a new Muslim do in ṣalāh (ritual prayer) who does not know Sūrah Al Fātiḥa (opening Qur’ānic chapter)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah for your question. He may recite the Sūrah in his own language until he learns how…
Answerd by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: As a masjid operating in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada, is it a must to be part of one of the moon-sighting committees? Can we as a masjid independently make our decision to start Ramaḍān or ʿEīd? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Kind, Most Merciful Thank…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible for Muslim men and women to attend or celebrate a birthday or anniversary party or buy a gift for the occasion, especially if it is for a family member? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your…
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 Omar Subedar Question: There are so many organizations and groups in the city that offer Islamic courses, classes and lectures. How do I know and how do I judge which courses I can take and which courses/organizations will be giving me correct information and what should I look for in terms of…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: People say that dogs are honest, loyal and kind to others. Why in Islam is prohibited to touch it or keep them as pets? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allāh bless you for your interest in Islamic injunctions. You are spot on regarding some…
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 hoping to get a clarification on what a Musilm parent’s position should be regarding Pink Shirt Day. Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr / Thank you for your question. Pink Shirt Day “Pink Shirt Day” is a campaign to raise awareness to end bullying and discrimination at schools, work…