Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question As a Hanafi, why do we pray the Sunna before the fard for Fajr, Dhuhr, and Isha? Wouldn’t it be better to pray the fard first in case one dies during prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Praying the Sunna prayers before the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I own clothing with images of birds, and I’ve learned such prints are not permissible. Is it better to sell, donate, or discard these items, considering others should not wear them either? Would selling them result in haram income? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I am studying an online ‘Alim program due to a lack of local scholarship. I plan to transfer to an in-person institution in a few years. Is it against good adab to transfer halfway through the program instead of completing it online? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does praying while sitting down remain valid if standing increases doubts about wudu being broken and worsens waswasa, whereas sitting significantly reduces these issues? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Despite the difficulty, the cure for waswasa is to go against it, not to […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I could not fast since the age of 15 due to a kidney condition requiring continuous water intake. Two years ago, my kidney stopped functioning completely, and I no longer needed to drink water continuously. As a dialysis patient, my doctor recently confirmed that fasting is now possible for […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to trim my sideburns and adjust their height, such as shortening them or moving them to a higher or lower position on my head? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The beard begins from the bone adjacent to the ear. If […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is my fast valid if I unintentionally swallowed something, unsure if it was food or a thread? If invalid, must I make up those specific days, and is my fast valid if I swallowed something while making it up, thinking it might be a thread? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question While in ihram, I drank water used to wash my child’s lollipop, which smelled of the lollipop. Does this require expiation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Drinking water that has the smell of lollipops in it does necessitate an expiratory charity. [Ibn ‘Abidin, […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does reciting the Quran over water and drinking it constitute “ruqya”? Would this practice disqualify a believer from being among the honored people described in the hadith who will enter Paradise without reckoning or punishment? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes. Reciting the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question The Sri Lankan flag contains an element representing Islam. Is it inadvisable to use the flag on product packaging that may be discarded inappropriately? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. After some research, the following entry was found. “The yellow border of the Lion […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question As a pilot flying internationally, I often transport passengers to destinations like Singapore, where haram activities and food are common. Is my income halal despite this indirect involvement? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Your occupation as a pilot is permissible regardless of the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible or obligatory to recite the Quran with the historical pronunciation of certain letters, such as pronouncing ض and ج differently from modern Fusha, and does this ruling differ for recitation in prayer versus outside of it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to pay a mandatory university activity fee if its use for permissible or impermissible activities, such as musical events, is uncertain? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If the university activity fee is mandated and there is no way to get […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What should be done with a blanket that has an image of a false deity—can it be folded to hide the image, or must it be destroyed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Ideally, such a blanket is removed from the home. However, if […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to refer to Allah as the universe has things in store for you, Is it correct to refer to this name to refer to destiny or to Allah, who is the creator of destiny? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Referring […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is Sa‘i valid on the first floor of the Mas‘a area, or does it require being within the original hillocks? If the basement is inaccessible, how should one ensure compliance with the rules of Sa‘i? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The Sa‘i is […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to work as an aircraft cleaner and handle luggage or cargo without knowing if it contains haram items like alcohol or cigarettes? Do I need to investigate its contents, or is this excessive? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I had intercourse with my husband after my period ended but before performing the obligatory ghusl. What is the ruling on this in the Hanafi school, and is any kaffara required? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Understanding the Ruling in the Hanafi School […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a dental student with a hectic schedule, including long classes and a night clinic. I also have hypertension, migraines, and a tendency to faint. For Ramadan, can I skip fasting on these demanding days and make them up later if I fear becoming ill? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I reserved a small amount of money without my husband’s knowledge for emergencies. After witnessing reckless expenditures, I decided to use this amount, though insufficient for major needs, to perform Hajj. Is this decision permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Transacting in your […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My husband has borrowed some amount from his parents to pay for our house. He has died without paying the money. What do I have to do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate May Allah have mercy on your husband and grant you beautiful […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to wear a silver ring with a design inspired by Greek mythology if it is within the allowed weight and worn for its design? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Wearing a silver ring is permissible for men on condition that […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can men wear items like glasses with silver-colored frames, metal zippers, or brass buttons, and do these affect the validity of prayer? Additionally, is it permissible for men to wear stylish glasses as adornment, or should they choose simpler styles to maintain humility? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does the hadith about ranks in the Hereafter based on memorized Quran verses require memorizing all 10 riwayat, one riwaya from each qira’a, or just a common riwaya like Hafs ‘an ‘Asim? What are the virtues of memorizing all 10 riwayat, and is there a recommended order to follow […]