Shaykh Yusuf Weltch

March 26, 2023 2 mins

Can I Pray in Public While Wearing a Niqab?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I’m wearing a Niqab and frequently have to pray in public. As a result, I wanted to know if and under what conditions it was permissible to pray while wearing a niqab. Is it also permissible to remove it in public places (restaurants, for example) while sitting in the […]
March 26, 2023 1 min

What If the Wetness of Madhi (Pre-Seminal Fluid) in My Underwear Transfers to My...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I can see wetness on my jeans from being in contact with my boxers that have Madhi on them. Does this mean Madhi has transferred onto my jeans and therefore needs to be purified when it’s beyond the excusable amount? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
March 26, 2023 2 mins

What If I Can Mildly Hear the Imam’s Recitation in the Quiet Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question In the first row, I sometimes hear the recitation of the Imam in silent prayers; winter is starting, and there is less noise due to it. I assumed that the Makruh Tahriman action had not been performed because the definition of silent recitation is one that one can hear […]
March 26, 2023 2 mins

What Do I Do If My Family Eats Impermissible Foods on Plates and Impurity Is Spr...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Some of my family members are lax about doubtful food and buy it, while others are almost certainly haram (like cereals with vanilla – though I’m not sure if the alcohol used to extract it is definitely from grapes, dates, or raisins). They eat from the dishes and wash […]
March 26, 2023 2 mins

Can Men Expect the Same Level of Beauty in Janna That Hoors and Women Do?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Women of this world and hoors will be extremely beautiful and have an abundance of jewelry in Janna. Is it possible for a man to be on that same level of beauty and to have that same level of jewelry (as it will be allowed for men there)? Can […]
March 26, 2023 2 mins

How Do We Understand the Verse, “There Is Nothing like Him”?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Allah says in Quran, “There is nothing like him.” I read that “likeness” here is absolute. But, according to the Quran, they denied our Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) messengership because he is a man like them. We are aware that the same Arabic word is […]
March 24, 2023 4 mins

How Can I Get Rid of My Doubts That Quranic Miracles Are Mere Coincidences?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I want some assistance with a problem I’m having. I am a Muslim girl, but hearing something said by an atheist planted a seed of doubt in my mind. It involves the Quran’s scientific miracles. They discussed how perfect the world is and how they believe it is due […]
March 24, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible for Me to Stay Up Late to Finish My Homework?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible for me to stay up late to finish my homework if I’m very likely to fall asleep during the Fajr prayer as a result? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If sleeping late will likely lead to your inability to wake […]
March 22, 2023 4 mins

Should I Leave My House If It Reduces My Desire to Watch Haram?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I required to leave my home if it is the only way to stop myself from watching prohibited content? Am I allowed to stay home if I am confident I will not watch any prohibited content? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It […]
March 20, 2023 3 mins

Is the Tahajjud Prayer Obligatory?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the Tahajjud prayer obligatory due to the command in the Quran, the rebuke of the one who did not pray it in Sahih al-Bukhari, and the fact that the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) regularly did it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
March 20, 2023 2 mins

Am I Sinful for Subscribing to Platforms That Stream Content Dismissing God?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I sinful for subscribing to or patronizing streaming platforms that stream content that may include disbelief, polytheism, or content disrespectful to God or religion? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Streaming platforms are merely a hub for movies, shows, and other content to […]
March 20, 2023 5 mins

How Do I Know I Believe in God and the Quran?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do I know I believe in God and the Quran? What does it mean to believe? How can I be certain in my belief in God, if our limited minds can never truly comprehend Him? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate In order […]
March 20, 2023 3 mins

What Are the Conditions of Self-Study?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What are the conditions of self-study? Could you list some essential things to ensure the best understanding? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The Sacred Knowledge of Islam, the inheritance of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) has been preserved […]
March 19, 2023 10 mins

Does Allah Most High Have Eyes through Which He Sees? Does Allah Need Eyes to Se...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I read on a Salafi website that Allah sees with His eyes. I’ve heard scholars say that Allah doesn’t need eyes to see. While I understand that Allah’s attribute is eyes, is it correct to say Allah sees with His eyes? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
March 19, 2023 6 mins

Can the Husband Prohibit His Wife from Leaving Home, Visiting Friends and Family...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can a husband cage his wife in the house? Can a husband not allow the wife to meet her relatives, especially parents, siblings, and friends (some scholars say it’s his right)? And not allow her to do any work, just the household work, and disallow her to make any […]
March 19, 2023 3 mins

Must We Always Follow the Sunna Etiquettes?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Islam has taught us manners and etiquettes. Even while eating, there are sunnas we follow, such as licking your fingers after eating, licking the plate, or chewing the bones properly. These are some of the etiquettes I’ve heard of. It’s also sunna to eat with your right hand. But […]
March 19, 2023 3 mins

What Is the Reason for Different Rulings between Men and Women Wearing Perfume?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can I wear perfume to smell normally pleasant? Not to attract anyone. Also, if women are not allowed to use scents because it attracts the opposite gender, why not the same for men? There are sexual tv ads for men’s fragrances and deodorants showing it with the intention of […]
March 19, 2023 1 min

Where Is the Residing Place of Imam al-Ghazali (Allah Have Mercy on Him)?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question On the internet, there is conflicting information about the resting place of Imam Ghazali (Allah have mercy upon him). Which is the correct location? I don’t hear grand Urs happening on Imam Ghazali’s mausoleum as we do for other Awliyas. Why? Is it correct that Imam’s Urs falls on […]
March 18, 2023 2 mins

Is Ghusl Obligatory on One Who Wakes Up To Find a Doubtful Stain on Their Pants?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I woke up today, and I don’t remember having any dream or feeling something wet during the night, but when there was a big stain on my jeans which was hardly visible, there was no impurity or wetness in my body or on the inside of the stain. Still, […]
March 18, 2023 1 min

Can I Lead My Wife in Prayer if I Pray Sitting on a Chair?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Due to a knee issue, I pray sitting, i.e., I stand for takbir and qiyam, and sit on a chair for sujood and al-taihiyaat. In this case, can I lead my wife as imaam for salah? She prays normal, Alhamdulillah. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
March 18, 2023 2 mins

Does the Discharge of Pre-Seminal Fluid (Madhy) Invalidate the Fast?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Sometimes I think of something sexual-related, and sometimes when I get aroused, there’s this clear transparent substance discharging from my private part, which I believe it’s called Madhy. Since it’s Ramadan, I’d like to ask if this breaks my fast. If it does, how do I make up for […]
March 17, 2023 1 min

Can I Pray Eight Units of Voluntary Prayer With One Salam? If Yes, Then How?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can I pray eight raka voluntary prayers with one salam? If yes, then how? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to pray eight raka of nafl prayer with one salam. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al-Falah] When performing such a prayer, it is necessary […]
March 17, 2023 1 min

Does Inserting a Finger in the Private Rear Part Invalidate the Fast?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My toilet is not apparent during Ramadan, and some toilet dust remains in the passage, making it very uncomfortable. Can I use my finger to clean the passage and clean the toilet? Does it break my fasting? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Inserting […]
March 17, 2023 3 mins

Can Sins Cause a Reduction in One’s Lifespan?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I understand that death can strike anytime, but can sins shorten one’s life? I’m a teenager, and I’m scared that this is true. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. From one vantage point, yes, sins can be a means of reducing one’s lifespan, just […]
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