Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am writing regarding a recent tragic incident where several family members passed away in the Air India crash. This included a husband, wife, and their daughter, all of whom died at the same time.As the appointed executors, we have been reviewing the estate of the husband and wife.…
By Muftī Yūsuf Badāt After a lengthy battle with cancer, my beloved and loving mother has peacefully passed away this morning. May the Almighty envelope her with mercy, forgiveness and a lofty abode in Paradise. Āmīn. “Every soul will taste death.” – (Qur’ān 3:185) As I struggle with my emotions, I share a few scattered…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Are these two narrations reliable and authentic? The ḥadīth of Abū Hurayrah: The angel of death will say to Allāh, ”O Allāh, all those who are in the heaven and those who are in the dunyā, they have come to an end except who you wish to remain alive…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If a driver is in a trajectory to hit a pedestrian, can the pedestrian defend himself by throwing an object that destroys the car and driver, so he is unharmed himself? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the sunni Muslim understanding of the narration of Ibn ‘Abbās (may God be pleased with him) in which he defines the term “mutawaffīka” from the Qur’ānic verse 3:55 as “mumītuka”? Answer: In the name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind. Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for contacting…
By Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the importance of having a will? What are some points I need to be aware of when preparing a will? How do I register a will in Canada which meets Islamic requirements? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question…