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 Yūsuf Badāt Question: A woman’s husband passed away. She is at present in ‘iddah. Her mother is 92 years old and completely incapable of moving. Will it be permissible for the woman in ‘iddah to go and visit her mother who lives 8 kilometers away? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: Is it permissible for a man to travel long distances with his mother in law? Answer: It is permissible for a man to travel with his mother in law for any amount of time or distance. Islam encourages a closely knit family lifestyle, especially with individuals who have become…