By Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: At the time of my marriage, my husband promised a separate private accommodation. He did not provide that. I tried living with him and his family for some time, however there was no privacy. My mother in-law and sister in law would always come in my room without knocking. They…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I am Irish and my new husband is Egyptian. He asked to do a misyār marriage and I accepted. This happened while sitting together. He called two of his male friends and a third man who I believe was the ‘imam’ to conduct and ask me to accept the…
By Yūsuf Badāt ONE: Lineage is by the Father “Call them [children] by [the names of] their [biological] fathers, that is more just with God.” – (Qurʾān 33:5) The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Do not deny your fathers [by claiming to be the children of persons other than your fathers], and whoever…
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…
By Yūsuf Badāt ONE: Women are to be educated. “Acquisition of knowledge is binding on all Muslims [both men and women without any discrimination].” – (Ibn Mājah) “Some women requested the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) to fix a day for them as the men were taking all his time [to learn]. Upon this,…