By Yusuf Badat What is Istikharah? Istikharah literally means to seek the good. – (See: Lisan Al-ʿArab) In a religious technical context it refers to seeking good from the Almighty to make an appropriate decision, through formal prayer and a specified supplication. – (See: Qamus Al-Fiqh)...
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: What are the consequences of being unable to fulfill a promise and or an oath made, by placing one’s hand on the Qurʿan? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazak Allah Khayr/ Thank you for contacting us for your question...
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Many of my friends have married Christians and Jews. I was always told a Muslim should only marry a Muslim. What is the correct Islamic position on marrying a Christian or a Jew? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind. Jazak Allah...
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Last year I had an operation to achieve weight loss. This involved part of my stomach being removed. I had this procedure done because I was very overweight and was finding it difficult to lose weight naturally. Was having this operation...
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Do grandchildren have inheritance rights? For example, if a person leaves inheritance for his children and before it is divided one child dies and leaves children behind, will those children be entitled to get a share from their grandfather’s...
