Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do we explain modern Christian miracles and near-death experiences where people, including Muslims, reportedly see Jesus, heaven, and hell—sometimes even the Prophet in troubling states? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I commend your resubmission of your question after finding that the initial […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can I break institutional rules that prevent mosque attendance or require actions contrary to Islamic teachings? I have agreed to follow the rules of an institution, but it prohibits students from praying in the mosque except for Maghrib. Would I be sinful for attending the mosque against this rule? […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Are parents Islamically obligated to provide a spacious and suitable living environment for their children? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The father is obligated to provide a safe and reasonably comfortable living environment for his children, who are not yet of legal adulthood […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If someone donates to the poor simply because they feel they should, without consciously intending to seek Allah’s pleasure, is their charity still valid and rewardable in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate When it comes to intention, one must dig deep and […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I wanted clarification on whether it is possible to participate in competitions like a Quran competition or an essay competition with a religious topic, with some prize or prestige attached to it, while being sincere. It seems that to benefit from the prize and prestige from such competitions is […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible for a woman to work in a medical field where she may need to assist male patients, risk occasional prayer delays, and wear modest but non-abaya scrubs? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible for a woman to work […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is zakat due on personal items intended for later resale, or only on the money received after selling them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Regarding personal items, Zakat is not due until one intends to sell and actually puts those items up for […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible for a married couple to watch intimate films or engage in manual stimulation to maintain their sexual relationship, and are there any restrictions? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is not permissible for any Muslim to watch intimate films at […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to buy from a company that named itself after the fig leaf, referencing Adam and Eve in their branding? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The usage of symbols or branding whose connotation goes against our beliefs does not cause the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it true that Umar (Allah be pleased with him) and other Companions fled from battle? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Indeed, there were occasions in which some companions fled during various battles. However, I did not find any texts specifically pointing to […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it required for both husband and wife to take ghusl after each round of intercourse, if we plan to go multiple times in a night? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is not required of either spouse to perform the ritual bath […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I have avoided many major sins, but struggle with certain habits like music, masturbation, and anal intercourse with my spouse. I fear punishment and feel overwhelmed. How can I stay committed to Islam despite these struggles? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Should I remove a sticker with Surat al-Qalam’s last verses used for evil eye protection? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Many scholars have attested, based on their experience, to the protection afforded by the final verses of Surat al-Qalam against the evil eye. […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can my husband allow me to follow the Hanafi opinion on uncovering the feet without it being sinful for him, if he believes covering them is obligatory? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In the Hanafi school, the relied-upon position regarding a Muslim woman’s […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I required to observe hijab in front of the son of my female double cousin once he reaches the age of discernment? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is, indeed, an obligation for a Muslim woman to wear hijab before her cousin’s […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the ruling on using expressions like “what the hell,” “as hell,” and words like words in casual speech, if the context is not intended to be disrespectful or vulgar? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Unbecoming Statements Although this may differ between […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question After falling into a past sinful habit once, I now fear Allah will punish me in a specific way and constantly check for signs of it—how can I overcome this fear and find hope in His mercy? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. How […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the meaning of “ratqan” and “fataqnahuma” in Surat al-Anbiya (21:30), and how do scholars interpret the verse about the heavens and the earth being joined and then separated? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I requested a simple mahr of $1000 cash and $1200 in gold, but my parents now say it’s too low and believe the groom is undervaluing me, comparing it to other families who ask for $5000. I chose this amount because the man I want to marry lives independently […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it halal or haram to marry my grandmother’s half sister? She is my great half-aunt. She shares the same father as my grandmother, but a different mother. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is not permissible to marry your grandmother’s half-sister. She […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question When the Prophet (peace be upon him) led the other Prophets in prayer at Masjid al-Aqsa, what direction were they facing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Before the Medinan stage of the Prophetic biography, the direction of prayer was Bayt al-Maqdis, the Holy […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Many cattle offered for qurbani have been dehorned or disbudded by farmers. Is it permissible to offer such animals for sacrifice? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No. If an animal’s horn is broken or removed to the bone marrow or the epiphysis (the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I make multiple differently worded vows about not masturbating, do I offer one expiation or a separate expiation for each vow? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If you have multiple broken vows regarding the same issue, one expiation is sufficient, assuming that […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I have a stye or puffy eyelid, and notice some buildup in the tear duct and around the lashes, especially in the morning. If the discharge results from irritation and not actual pus, are the tears still considered impure? Do such tears break wudu? Answer In the Name of […]