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 it wrong to say ‘rest in peace’ or to give condolences to family members and loved ones of non-Muslims who have just passed away? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Rest in peace is a du’a’ (supplication). Making du‘ā’ for the disbeliever is permissible with…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have heard it is forbidden to continue breastfeeding while one is pregnant. Someone also referred this ḥadīth to me, can you kindly clarify? “Narrated Asma, daughter of Yazīd Ibn as-Sakan, I heard the Apostle of Allāh (peace be upon him) as saying, ‘Do not kill your children secretly,…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: How can I convince my siblings to love me? There is deep-rooted hatred due to family misunderstandings. Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Your concern to join and strengthen family ties is praiseworthy and a prophetic directive. We suggest you approach your siblings with kindness and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the Islamic ruling for a Muslim man and woman to shake hands, in a business context? Is it absolutely ḥarām to shake hands with a non-maḥram? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr / Thank you for your question. Shaking hands of a non maḥram opposite gender is not permissible…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can you please advise on a duʿā (supplication or prayer) to conceive a child and get pregnant. We as a married couple have been childless for many years and have prayed a lot, for Allāh to bless us with a child. Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the age limit of breastfeeding babies in Islam? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In general, the period of breast feeding is two years regardless of the baby’s gender. “And mothers suckle their children full two years, it is for one who wants to…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to play chess in Islam? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Playing chess is permissible but prohibitively disliked. It is forbidden to play chess if it entails any of the following: Gambling is involved Common responsibilities or Islamic obligations such as ritual prayer…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is wishing Jumu’ah Mubārak allowed in Islam or is it a reprehensible innovation in the religion? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Although the words ‘Jumuʿah Mubārak’ (Blessed Friday) are not words taken from an established practise of the Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him),…
Answered by Shaykhah Umm Obaidullāh and Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am a female, and I experienced some bleeding in my area and I think I have broken my hymen. I am still a virgin and I was wondering whether if this is a sin or if this causes a disruption in a future marriage…