Shaykh Yusuf Weltch

July 4, 2025 1 min

Is My Nikah Valid After a Joke Proposal Six Years Ago?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Six years ago, someone jokingly proposed a nikah between me and a boy without serious intent, and I don’t remember my response. No one involved recalls it clearly, and the boy denies it happened. I’ve repented, but I’m now engaged and worried—will my nikah be valid? Answer In the […]
June 29, 2025 1 min

Should I Repent If Only My Intention Was Sinful?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I did something thinking it was sinful but it wasn’t, should I repent for the act itself or for the intention of sinning? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If one believed an action to be sinful and then intentionally did said action, […]
June 22, 2025 1 min

Can I Name a Business After One of Allah’s Names?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to name a financial business using one of Allah’s Names, such as Al-Razzaq or Al-Quddus? Are there guidelines to ensure it is done respectfully and within Shariah limits? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. When using the Name(s) of Allah (Most […]
June 22, 2025 2 mins

Must I Contact App Developers to Remove My Past Sinful Posts?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I previously posted kufr, shirk, and other haram content on social media and also used a false date of birth when creating my account. Am I required to request the app developers to delete my past messages? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If […]
June 16, 2025 1 min

Do I Need Tawba for Encountering Profanity in Readings or Videos?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I encounter profanity while reading, watching videos, or sharing content without approving of the bad language, am I sinful? Do I need to make tawba every time, or is it enough to deny it in my heart? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
June 15, 2025 1 min

Is Rolling Up Sleeves for Work a Sunna?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is rolling up the sleeves for work a Sunna of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. After some research, it does not seem that rolling up the sleeves to work is specifically an established Prophetic […]
June 8, 2025 1 min

Is Bride’s Consent Required for a Valid Nikah?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the bride’s consent necessary for a valid nikah? Does the requirement differ between a virgin and a non-virgin woman? Is there any basis for asking her three times? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Suppose the bride is legally mature (baligh). In that […]
May 24, 2025 1 min

Why Is “Salb” in Quran (7:124) Translated as “Crucify”?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Why does [Quran, 7:124] use “crucify” in English translations when the punishment didn’t exist in ancient Egypt? The Arabic word “salb” (صلب) can mean “to stiffen” or “to impale,” so why is “crucify” commonly used? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The English word […]
May 24, 2025 1 min

Is It Permissible to Drink De-Alcoholized Beer with 0.0% Alcohol Content?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to drink beer that initially contained alcohol but was later fully extracted, resulting in a 0.0% alcohol content? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Dealcoholized drinks are strictly prohibited and sinful to consume. It is common for companies to claim their […]
May 23, 2025 2 mins

Can Someone With Eczema Perform Tayammum Instead of Ghusl?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How should a person with eczema perform ghusl when water harms the affected areas and causes pain? Is tayammum an option? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you ease, well-being, and beautiful patience There are two guidelines for this issue. The […]
May 23, 2025 2 mins

Does Swallowing Snot During Fasting Require a 60-Day Expiation?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question As a teenager, I mistakenly believed that only real food broke the fast, so I consumed my snot, thinking it was permissible. I don’t remember how many days I did this. Must I fast 60 days for each day, or just one day per missed fast? Answer In the […]
May 23, 2025 1 min

Must I Redo Wudu If I Bite My Tongue and Suspect Bleeding?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I required to check for bleeding every time I bite my tongue or lips while eating or talking? I also redo wudu if I suspect bleeding, but haven’t checked. Is this necessary, or is it an excessive concern? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
May 23, 2025 1 min

Do Whispered Thoughts Count as Speaking in the Hadith?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does whispering thoughts to oneself count as “speaking of it” in the hadith about forgiven thoughts, and is one accountable for such speech? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Indeed, Allah has […]
May 18, 2025 2 mins

Am I Considered Excused (Ma‘dhur) If I Frequently Pass Small Amounts of Gas Un...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I considered excused (ma‘dhur) if I frequently pass small amounts of gas unpredictably? Can I pray in the mosque despite this condition? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate You are not considered legally excused (ma‘dhur) for mere frequent flatulence. One is considered to […]
May 18, 2025 1 min

Would Swallowing Residue from My Retainers Invalidate My Fast?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I am wearing plastic, clear retainers for my teeth. Over time, some spots of white plaque/residue build up on them, which are difficult to clean. If I wear these retainers while fasting, would the validity of the fasting be affected? The residue has no taste, and I would imagine […]
May 18, 2025 1 min

Do I Need to Repeat My Missed Fajr Prayers If I Have Not Yet Made Up My Witr Pra...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Do I need to repeat my missed Fajr prayers if I have not yet made up my Witr prayers, or are they still valid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If you have missed more than 6 obligatory prayers, it is not a requirement […]
May 18, 2025 2 mins

How Do I Determine When to Forbid Wrongdoing?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I witnessed free mixing and backbiting, but did not stop them due to fear or lack of knowledge on how to intervene. Did I commit a major sin, and how do I determine when to forbid wrongdoing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Criteria […]
May 18, 2025 3 mins

Are My Past Prayers Valid If I Performed Sajdat al-Sahw Incorrectly?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Are past prayers valid if I performed sajdat al-sahw incorrectly by immediately going into sujud and reciting tashahhud twice? Also, if I mistakenly rose from ruku‘ while still reciting tasbih and continued without redoing ruku‘, does this invalidate the prayer if sajdat al-sahw was not performed? Answer In the […]
May 17, 2025 2 mins

Can a Muslim Man Marry a Catholic Woman Without Wanting Children?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it valid in Islam for a Muslim man to marry a Catholic woman if they agree not to have children? We are seeking clarity on whether such a marriage is permissible and pleasing to Allah, without seeking loopholes. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
May 17, 2025 1 min

What Does “Do Not Go Beyond a Mithqal” Mean in the Hadith?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I wonder what the last part of the hadith mean, more precisely “but do not complete a mithqal”? The man said, “O Messenger of Allah, what can I take as a ring?” He replied, “From silver, but do not complete a mithqal. Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
May 16, 2025 2 mins

Why Is Sayyid Lineage Considered Paternal if It Comes Through Fatima?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Why is Sayyid descent considered paternal when Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) descendants are through Fatima (Allah be pleased with her) (maternal)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Allah (Most High) has decreed that the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him […]
May 15, 2025 1 min

Does Waterproof Wart Cream Affect the Validity of Wudu and Ghusl?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does using a waterproof wart treatment cream that forms a barrier affect the validity of wudu and ghusl? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If the warts are causing you undue difficulty and/or pain, and the cream is needed to treat the warts, it […]
May 15, 2025 3 mins

Why Did the Companion Spit on the Wound During Ruqya for a Snake Bite?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Why did the Sahabi spit on the wound while performing Ruqya for a snake bite, and why did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) not comment on this practice despite potential health concerns? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Narration in […]
May 15, 2025 2 mins

Can Wudu Be Valid Over Thick Makeup Covering a Vitiligo Mark?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My friend has vitiligo on her eye and uses thick camouflage makeup to avoid judgmental stares that affect her self-esteem. Removing it for each wudu is costly and time-consuming, so she splashes water over it instead of rubbing. Given that vitiligo is a medical condition and not for beautification, […]
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