Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch    Question Summary Is it permissible to pray sitting or standing throughout the entire prayer if one is in public and cannot find a private space, a clean space, or without disturbing others? Is it permissible to eat from a place that has a partially halal menu, knowing that cross-contamination […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question Summary How do I deal with thoughts from Shaytan? If I uttered something against a thought, is that sinful? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is important to note that whispers/thoughts are like visitors from outside. You are not accountable for them […]

Question Summary Is it permissible to refrain from having a wedding in Muharram out of respect for Imam Husayn (Allah’s mercy be upon him) and the tragic event of Karbala? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is your discretion to choose to have your wedding at any time. […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question Summary What is the ruling of maintaining family ties? Which family members does this ruling apply?  When is maintaining family ties disliked or prohibited? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Maintaining Family Ties Maintaining family ties is necessary (wajib). [Haskafi, al-Durr al-Mukhtar] The […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question Answer Is it permissible for a woman to perform the ritual bath (ghusl) from her menses in the ocean if done in a way that others cannot see? Advise me how performing the ghusl in a shower can be made easier? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question Summary If I have caused damaged people’s property, can I give charity to a Mosque as expiation? What should be my intention in such a case? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If you have damaged property at a store/shop, estimate the value […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Summary How do I deal with my doubts regarding food possibly being contaminated by urine? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If you feel in doubt that the oil used may be the same oil used when cooking products that contain cow’s urine […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch    Question Summary Is it permissible to mimic the affirmation of Prophet Musa (Upon him be peace) in verse 62 of Sura al-Shura, without adding in sha Allah? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to declare the affirmation of Prophet Musa […]

Question Summary Is it permissible to earn money from an employer (in this case, website) if one does not meet the age requirement and lies about their age? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate No. It is not permissible to earn money from any employer who stipulates as a […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Summary What do I do as an introvert who does not like going to the Mosque for prayer? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Being an introvert (or an extrovert) is an inherent quality that Allah Most High has given you as a […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question Summary Is it permissible to vape even though the flavoring may contain alcohol? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The least one can say regarding smoking is that it is prohibitively disliked. Imam Ibn’ Abidin took it to be strictly prohibited. [Ibn ‘Abidin, […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch   Question  “I received two vessels of knowledge from the Rasul of Allah (saw), I gave one of them away, as for the other one, if I were to dare to open its lid, you would behead me!” Is the aforementioned narration from Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch   Question  I read there is different types of martyrs but not all types of martyrs share the same reward and the one with greatest reward is getting killed on the battlefield. For example, a woman who dies while giving birth even though is martyr she gets less than those […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch   Question  Is it permissible to go on a haunted hayride? Is it permissible to carve pumpkins just for the fun of it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate In the Hanafi school, it is not valid to perform a prayer on behalf of a […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question What is the ruling regarding watching sports events that are commonly sponsored by alcohol or gambling organizations? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to watch sports events even though they made be sponsored by companies involved in prohibited (haram) activities. This […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch   Question  Can someone (even a non-relative) perform prayers on behalf of a deceased relative who had missed prayers during their life?  Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate In the Hanafi school, it is not valid to perform a prayer on behalf of a deceased […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Summary What is the definition of ‘looseness’ with regards to modest dress? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate A practical definition for looseness is that the clothing fits in a way that the shape/form of the body cannot be seen. This is a […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Summary Does the steam that emanates from impure meats when cooked cause that which it contacts to become impure? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate No, one’s clothing, body, kitchen walls, etc… are not made impure due to steam emanating from impermissible meats […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question Summary What is the proper way to say the taslim when exiting the prayer? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Saying As-Salam, ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullah is an emphasized sunna of the prayer. The ‘wa rahmatullah’ must be said to achieve the full sunna. […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question Summary How do I determine when my menstrual period is over? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If you see any color other than white, regardless of the color, the menstrual period is still present. [Tahtawi/Shurunbulali, Hashiyat Maraqi al-Falah] There are essentially three […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch    Question Summary With regards to calculating the zakat, which app or website should we follow when seeking out the Hijri date? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is common to find that different apps, websites, and even mosques have differences regarding stipulating […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch    Question Summary How does the latecomer pray after the Imam is finishes? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate See the following links for a detailed answer to your question: What Are the Rulings of a Latecomer in Prayer? https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/rulings-latecomer-prayer/ Latecomer Recitation in Prayer […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch   Question Summary What is the ruling regarding praying in congregation at the workplace when the call to prayer (adhan) can be heard from a local Mosque? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Short Answer It is permissible to pray the congregational prayer at […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If one acquires wealth from a government agency in an illicit fashion, are they obliged to return it to that specific agency? What if that is not feasible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate With regard to illegitimately acquired wealth, the following injunctions apply: […]