Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: I have heard people saying that the COVID-19 phenomenon is a punishment of Allāh. I heard a viral audio clip of a prominent scholar saying based on an anonymous dream that COVID-19 came as a punishment from Allāh upon the Chinese nation and many more. Is there any merit…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: In the current climate of COVID-19, most masjids across the world are closed with no prayers. This got me thinking, what are the rights of the masjid? If they are not fulfilled, are we sinful? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank…
Answered by Shaykh Nafīs Al-Raḥmān and authorized by Shaykh Muftī Riḍā al-Ḥaq Rendered into English by Yūsuf Badāt Question: Some governments have declared that it is not suitable for people to gather in large numbers and at public places due to the spread of the coronavirus. Keeping this is mind, would it permitted to stop…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible in Islam to tint or dye hair to black, gold, white or any other colour? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Kind, Most Merciful Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Dying or colouring the hair is permissible in any reasonable colour that does…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to pray at home, instead of the local mosque congregation, during an epidemic, plague or virus outbreak? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting us. In general, Muslims should be punctual with their congregational prayers at…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is an unmarried person allowed to adopt a child in Islam? Is adoption even allowed in general, according to Islam? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In general, adopting children is a praiseworthy practice in Islam. The…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permissible to view the deceased’s face after the washing and shrouding prior to the burial? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. It is mubāḥ (islamicaly allowed) to view the deceased’s face prior to the burial.…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am 35 years old and 6 months pregnant with my first baby and would like to know if it is permissible to opt for an elective C-section as I am afraid of labour pains and also if I opt for an epidural then I might as well have…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it OK to gather children in the masjid on 31st of October every year, and hold an event where candies are distributed as well as facilitate fun activities? Is there anything questionable from an Islamic perspective since it coincides with Halloween, which is rooted in pagan beliefs that…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: I would like to ask about the rules of Islam related to childbirth? As far I know after 7 days, we need to do the Aqīqah and remove hair from the child’s head. Is there any reference for these post child birth practices? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for…