Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I have a question regarding celebrating the birthday of the righteous. Al Azhar says that it is permissible to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet as well as righteous people like Awliya. Celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s birth They also say that it is permissible to participate in the commemoration of […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does Allah Most High guide us to make du’a for what He wants us to have? Allah Most High guides us to make du’a for what He wills us to have or develop. The concept of Tawfiq was mentioned during the explanation. Is there truth in this? I ask […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I’m fasting on behalf of a dead relative, will I get the reward for making up for my missed fasts as well? Equal reward to each? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is not permissible or valid to fast on behalf of […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question My question is regarding the conditions for socks to be used for masah in wudu. One of the conditions is that it can be walked in. What does this mean – walking over carpets or sand or rocks? Should it be for one Farsaq? What is the modern equivalent […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is Salat al-Tasbih? What if my wudu breaks in the middle of this salah in the congregation? Answer  In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate See the following link for details on the Prayer of Glorification (Salat al-Tasbih) and how its performed. The Prayer of […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What are the categories of people to whom zakat can be given Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to give zakat to any one or all of the following seven categories: The poor person-Any person who does not possess the minimum […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question In 2008 we went for ‘umra in Ramadan for five days. My husband and I did four ‘umra. We entered Ihram during the flight as they announced our passing over the miqat. After reaching makka, we performed ‘umra, and after it opened the ihram. But after it, we entered […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can you tell me if Asr starts at 16:40 and Maghrib starts at 19:45, and you pray 15-20 minutes before Maghrib? Is this haraam? Kindly answer as per Hanafi fiqh. If it is not haram and makruh, is it makruh tahrimi? If it’s makruh Tahrimi, in what conditions is […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question  What is the timing for the Tahajjud prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The time for the night vigil prayer (tahajjud) is from after ‘Isha until the entrance of the Fajr prayer time. It is most virtuous to pray it just before the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I would like clarification on where you should look during taslim in salah. I was taught initially to look gently at the shoulders and give salaam to the angel there but recently heard in a lecture that there are reported hadith that the prophet (Allah bless him and give […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I’ve been pretty down on my deen, and I’ve got caught up in Dunya, and I’m worried about the mercy of Allah. How can I still know that Allah still loves me even though I’m struggling in my faith, and when I pray, I have trouble gaining light or […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Do handwashing clothes become pure if one fills a sink with water and then puts the clothes in it to wash? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The clothing does become pure if washed in a basin of water. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar] Even […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it wrong that I bought duff to learn how to play nasheeds? If not, how do I reassure myself when people say that bringing in music is haram and it shouldn’t be used to show love to the Prophet? (Allah bless him and give him peace) Answer In […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question if the hadith where the sahaba move during dhikr is authentic. Is this proof that it is permissible to move (sit) during dhikr? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I am not sure of the grading of the narration which you mentioned. However, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I believe it’s okay to be friends with non-muslims and not wear hijab in front of non-Muslim women. My question is that what if they are bisexual or lesbian? If they are trustworthy and respect Islam, is it okay not to observe the hijab in front of them? Is […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Since I learned what madhy is, I feel like shaytan has been playing with me. When it comes to ‘ibada, like during wudu and getting ready for salah, the most random, unnecessary, and disturbing thoughts come to my mind, and I get worried if I have emitted madhy or […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I sinful if I take more than a 30-minute break in Ontario in my job, and is my money haram as in my previous job, I could have taken 30-minute and two 15-minute intervals? Sometimes I cool off and seek knowledge, and maybe I go over the 30-minute […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Some Salafis were arguing with a friend of mine that Muslims in general, male or female, shouldn’t work 9-5 because it’s slavery. The Salafis told my friend why women working in the West are haram because there’s free mixing and gender interactions while being exposed to liberalism and feminism, […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My wife has severe anger issues due to clinical anxiety. During a couple of highly emotional arguments/fights, she asked me for a divorce, and I uttered those words. Once both of us cooled down, we had intercourse. This has already happened twice in the last few months. My question […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question my wife is looking to start her own halal home catering business. We live in Texas and just recently found out that the state has ‘cottage laws’ that, on paper, do not allow for the sale of any cooked foods from home (they require a commercial kitchen, etc.). With […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can I give my zakat to a family member who is Ahl al-Bayt (Descendants of the Prophet)? I read somewhere that Ahl al-Bayt cannot receive zakat. Last year I gave my zakat to my uncle, who is in prison for massive debt. Can I give him my zakat even […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible/halal to refer people to a bank account and if the person joins, has id verified, and makes 3 purchases of at least £5 each then I (the person who refers) get a monetary reward? Just wanted to confirm if this is halal. Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I made a huge mistake in panic in order to protect myself from looking like a liar and admitting to my lie. I was asked if I had gotten something or not, and while I had not gotten it I said I did. I was asked to swear by […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it necessary to clean dog impurities, and will it automatically transfer with sweat on hands? Recently I was with a friend who had a dog with him. He pets the dog, and it licked his hand right in front of me. After that, he touched a leather car […]