Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Verse 34 in Sūrah Al-Nisā apparently explains that men are favoured over women. According to most English translations we find the word “beating”, that is if a wife shows immoral behaviour. Please clarify the true meaning of the verse, as there are many people who seem to be very…
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 Mazhar Mahmood Question: Is marijuana unlawful to smoke and consume, and why? Is it allowed to occasionally smoke a little marijuana? Answer: Thank you for your query. May Allāh save one and all from elements which lead to immorality, distress and degradation of our lives and communities. Āmīn Cannabis (marijuana) is often…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why did the Prophet (peace be upon him) have multiple marriages? Isn’t this bad? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. All Prophets (peace and blessings upon them) remain of high status, ethics, and exemplary character, even though…