Shaykh Yusuf Weltch

December 13, 2024 1 min

Is It Permissible to Take Extra Money from Ticket Sales Without Company Approval...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to take an extra $20 from ticket sales without the company’s knowledge if I am already entitled to a commission, or is this considered deception? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If there is a system through which commission is dispensed […]
December 12, 2024 1 min

Is Belief in Allah Without Accepting His Messenger Sufficient for Paradise?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If someone believes in Allah but not in His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace), is that considered faith? What if they heard of Islam and the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) but didn’t accept him? Would they eventually enter Paradise due to their […]
December 12, 2024 1 min

How Can Someone with PTSD Manage Prayer Difficulties and Fear of Missing Obligat...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I struggle to pray due to complex PTSD symptoms like panic and depression. I fear punishment for missing obligations. What can I do in this situation, and what guidance does Islam offer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Struggles such as yours are taken […]
December 8, 2024 2 mins

Is the Hadith “Nine-Tenths of Provision Is in Trade” Authentic?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the hadith “9/10 of provision lies in trade” authentic? If so, should I prioritize business over other professions like law, medicine, or teaching to be closer to Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The hadith in question is as follows: “Nine-tenths of […]
December 8, 2024 1 min

When Should I Supplicate When Drinking Zamzam Water?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it sufficient to make an intention and dua in the mind while drinking Zamzam water, or should the dua be made after drinking? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The place of the intention is the heart. It is not a requirement to […]
December 8, 2024 3 mins

Is My Motivation to Do Good Deeds to Surpass Someone Who Wronged Me Appropriate?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question A Muslim man hurt my honor in an unforgivable way, and I cannot forgive him. If I increase my good deeds with the intention of surpassing him in the Hereafter, is this motivation accepted? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If you truly wish […]
December 7, 2024 2 mins

With Many Women Now Financially Independent, Should the Rulings on Polygyny Be R...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question With many women now financially independent, should the rulings on polygyny be reconsidered? Additionally, is a man permitted to marry again without his first wife’s consent, and how does Aisha’s marriage (Allah be pleased with her) relate to child marriage in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
December 4, 2024 2 mins

Is My Marriage Valid Without Parental Consent and a Non-Muslim Witness, and How ...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I married without my parents’ permission, with a non-Muslim friend as a witness. My family refuses to accept the marriage due to differences in wealth and education and wants me to remarry. Is my marriage valid, and what should I do in this situation? Answer In the Name of […]
November 24, 2024 1 min

Who Is Considered a Mahram in Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Are those whom we cannot marry considered mahrams? For example, since we cannot marry polytheists, like Hindus, does this make them mahrams? What is the ruling on this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The definition of a Mahram is someone of the opposite gender […]
November 24, 2024 1 min

Is Referring Elderly Patients to Aged Care Homes Haram?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My job involves referring elderly patients to aged care homes if they have no family support. Would making these referrals be haram if the family or medical team decides? Would my income from this work be haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate No. […]
November 24, 2024 3 mins

How Do I Regain My Faith After Going Through Crises?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I lost my parents during COVID, and now my mother-in-law has cancer. I’ve lost my zeal for prayer and feel overwhelmed by these crises. Why is this happening, and how can I regain my faith? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate May Allah Most […]
November 24, 2024 3 mins

How Can I Manage Attraction to a Religious Teacher While Attending Lessons?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I admire a religious teacher but struggle with waswasa and some attraction. How can I maintain love for him for the sake of Allah, and should I stop attending the halaqa if I believe the feelings will fade with time? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
November 24, 2024 1 min

Is It Considered Bribery If I Performed Hajj Without Government Permission and R...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I attempt to perform Hajj without government permission and resolve the issue with money, would this be considered bribery? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Bribery (rishwa) is defined as the illegitimate establishment of a right or removal of a legitimate right based […]
November 10, 2024 1 min

What Is the Ruling on Burning Incense (Bukhur) in Islam? Does It Have Any Basis?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the ruling on using bukhur (incense) in Islam? Is there a basis for it being sunna or beneficial in Hanafi fiqh, especially when used with Quranic recitation and ruqya for protection? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The Messenger of Allah (Allah […]
November 6, 2024 2 mins

If I Intend to Marry a Christian Woman, Can Her Non-Muslim Father Act as Her Wal...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I am interested in marrying a Christian woman, but her father was mostly absent during her upbringing and rarely communicates with her now. Does this affect his role as her Wali, and should I still seek his blessing out of goodwill? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
November 3, 2024 1 min

Does Water Entering the Vaginal Opening and Later Exiting Break the Wudu?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If water enters the vaginal opening during istinja or swimming and later comes out, does this invalidate wudu? I haven’t found any evidence that it would. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate No. Water that enters the vaginal opening and later exits does not […]
November 1, 2024 1 min

How Can I Fulfill a Vow to Give Charity If I Can No Longer Afford It?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I made vows to give charity if certain prayers were answered, but I cannot afford to fulfill them now. Is fasting for 3 days sufficient as expiation? Must the fasts be consecutive? Answer If you audibly took the name of Allah Most High when vowing to give charity, then […]
October 30, 2024 1 min

Is Using Internet Summaries for Assignments Considered Cheating?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question  In high school, I used internet summaries to get an idea of books instead of reading them. I never plagiarized but used quotes to support my arguments, though I lacked a full understanding of the books. Was this considered cheating? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
October 30, 2024 4 mins

Is It Permissible for a Woman to Be a Pilot?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it halal for a woman to become a pilot, considering potential seclusion in the cockpit, alcohol being served on board, and challenges with praying Salah during flights? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Islamic Social Framework In general, the social framework in which […]
October 29, 2024 2 mins

Is Saying Ma Sha Allah to Something Haram Sinful?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question  Is it sinful to say Ma Sha Allah when seeing something prohibited? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Generally, the invocation Ma Sha Allah (As Allah willed) is used when seeing pleasing things. [al-Nawawi, Kitab al-Adhkar] If one saw something forbidden and disturbing, one would […]
October 27, 2024 2 mins

How Do I Develop Sincerity in My Relationship with Allah?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My heart feels insincere when I try to get close to Allah, and I want to change. How can I develop sincerity in my relationship with Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is important to be critical of your sincerity so as […]
October 27, 2024 1 min

Do Nocturnal Orgasms Necessitate Ghusl, If No Discharge Is Found?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I frequently experience orgasms in my sleep, but often, no discharge reaches the external part of the labia. Today, after an orgasm, I found only slight moisture without apparent discharge. Is ghusl required in this case if no discharge exited externally? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
October 27, 2024 2 mins

Was Imam Malik (Allah Be Pleased with Him) Considered a Tabi‘i (Follower of th...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How can Imam Malik be classified as a Tabi‘i if he didn’t meet a Sahabi? If I’m mistaken, please clarify and provide the Sahabi he learned from. Similarly, if Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim learned from Tab‘ al-Tabi‘in and not directly from a Tabi‘i, how are they considered Tab‘ […]
October 27, 2024 2 mins

Does Studying Islam to Become Better Suited for Marriage to Pious Women Reduce O...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does studying Islam to become better suited for marriage to pious women reduce one’s reward? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate When it comes to understanding the rewards of an action one must first understand their true intention. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless […]
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