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Death

March 17, 2023 3 mins

Can Sins Cause a Reduction in One’s Lifespan?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I understand that death can strike anytime, but can sins shorten one’s life? I’m a teenager, and I’m scared that this is true. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. From one vantage point, yes, sins can be a means of reducing one’s lifespan, just […]
February 25, 2023 2 mins

How Should My Mother’s Inheritance be Divided?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  My mom died recently (may Allah grant her Jannah). She distributed all her jewelry among her children, according to Sacred Law. But she loved her heavy gold beaded stringed chain, and it’s left behind now. She willed it to be distributed so that all her children get an equal […]
February 22, 2023 1 min

Can I Send the Reward of My Quran Recitation to the Deceased?

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question If wanting to read for deceased family members. would you have to read a surah or Quran per person in order for them to receive the reward? Or is it okay to read one sura yasin with the intention for the reward to go to multiple people? Answer In […]
January 27, 2023 3 mins

How Do We Understand the Reaction of Our Mother ’Aisha When the Prophet (May A...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I’ve discovered a couple of hadiths that describe Sayyida ‘Aisha and Sayyiduna ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) hitting themselves after learning that the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) passed away. I’ve also heard that such mourning is haram, so I wondered if the […]