Shaykh Yusuf Weltch

November 5, 2023 2 mins

Must I Seek Forgiveness from Those with Whom I Had Illicit Relations before Isla...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Must I seek forgiveness from those with whom I have had illicit relations before Islam? Does my going to a massage parlor before Islam make me guilty of the sin of participating in sex trafficking? Since then, I’ve made dua and donated to help stop these places. Also, I’ve […]
November 5, 2023 2 mins

What Type of Intimacy Is Permitted between a Husband and a Wife during Her Menst...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What intimacy is allowed between a husband and a wife during her menstruation? Is it permissible to bring one’s wife to orgasm by intimate touching of her private part while covered with a barrier? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In summary, it is […]
November 5, 2023 2 mins

What Does “In the Name of Allah” Mean in Supplications?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do we understand supplications and verses of the Quran and Hadith that refer to doing something in the Name of Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “No slave (of […]
November 5, 2023 2 mins

What Is the Wisdom of the Prohibition of Keeping a Dog?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the wisdom of the prohibition of keeping a dog? What should one do if they live with someone who has a dog? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The underlying wisdom in the prohibition of keeping a dog is something that Allah […]
November 4, 2023 1 min

Can I Combine Make Up Fasts for Ramadan with Shawwal’s Sunna Fasts?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to combine intentions of make up fasts for Ramadan with the intention of the six days of Shawwal? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Merging the Intentions Combining the intention of a missed fast for Ramadan during Shawwal with the intention […]
November 4, 2023 1 min

What Do I Do If I Feel Urine Coming Out, Especially If This Occurs during Wudu?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What do I do if I feel urine coming out, especially if this occurs during wudu? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A mere feeling of urine coming out does not invalidate your wudu. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al-Falah] With that being said, you are not […]
November 4, 2023 1 min

Can Woman Pray Whilst Wearing a Mask That Covers the Face?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it valid in the Hanafi school for a woman to pray whilst wearing a mask that covers the face? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is valid for a woman to pray while wearing something that covers her face. However, if when […]
November 2, 2023 2 mins

How Can I Properly Pronounce the Two Blessed Names, Muhammad and Ahmad?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do I properly pronounce the Names of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace), Ahmad and Muhammad? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. How to Pronounce the Names: Ahmad and Muhammad The two blessed names of the Prophet (may Allah […]
November 2, 2023 2 mins

Do I Need to Repeat the Witr Prayers That I Have Been Doing as One Rak’a for a...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I have been praying Witr prayer as 1 rak‘a for many years, must I repeat them? How should I go about making up my missed prayers? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Witr Prayer in the Hanafi School In the Hanafi school, the Witr […]
November 1, 2023 2 mins

Is It Considered Backbiting to Discuss Athletes and Celebrities?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it considered backbiting to discuss athletes and celebrities for the entertainment they produce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) was asked, “What is backbiting?” He replied, “To mention your brother with […]
October 31, 2023 2 mins

Taking from Other Schools to Avoid Conflict with Literalist Father

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch   Question Can I take a dispensation regarding the method of Witr prayer seeing as my father follows the Literalist way and scrutinizes my prayer?   Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate In theory, it is permissible to pray the Witr prayer according to any […]
October 31, 2023 3 mins

What Is the Meaning of This Prophetic Narration?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I need to ask about hadith in Muslim no. 57f. It says: A fornicator who fornicates is not a believer as long as he commits fornication, and no one who steals is not a believer as long as he commits theft, and no one who drinks wine is not […]
October 31, 2023 2 mins

What Is Considered a Lie?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question When I am on my laptop, I open a tab of my course with the intention of studying. But sometimes I open another tab and watch other videos or search for other stuff. When someone sees my screen I switch to the studying tab, and when asked, I say […]
October 31, 2023 2 mins

Is It Obligatory to Eat Everything? Is It Ingratitude to Deny Food?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I believe this is a spiritual question, but I’m not sure myself. I have been told Muslims should “eat everything” because Allah has given us so many beautiful foods that we should not say “no” to any of them. And if you say no, that means you are not […]
October 30, 2023 2 mins

The meaning of the Prophet’s soul being returned to Him in the grave

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch   Question Does the narration that the Prophet’s (may Allah bless him and give him peace) soul is returned to him in his grave contradict the belief that the Prophets are alive in their graves? Answer There is no contradiction between this narration and belief. The intermediary realm (the Barzakh), […]
October 30, 2023 3 mins

Understanding Fear of Allah

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do we understand fear of Allah, fear of punishment, and fear of a bad ending, especially since we are encouraged to be grateful, to have love, and to rely upon Allah, which seem contradictory to fear? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Fear […]
October 29, 2023 1 min

Can We Maintain Social Distancing in Congregation Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible for Muslims to pray in a congregation while standing apart 2 meters due to social distancing requirements? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Usually, it would be disliked for those praying in the congregation to leave such gaps in the rows. […]
October 29, 2023 2 mins

Is My Fast Valid If I Do Not Observe the Imsak Time?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question As I was keeping a fast for Shawwal, I did something that would invalidate a fast before Fajr time had entered but within the time frame of the 10-minute window, which some scholars say is when a fasting person should stop eating or doing anything that invalidates the fast. […]
October 29, 2023 3 mins

Until What Time Can I Delay Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Until what time can I delay each prayer without them being considered missed (qadha)?  Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate In short, If you pray Fajr prayer before the sunrise, Dhuhr prayer before ‘Asr prayer time enters, ‘Asr prayer before Maghrib time enters, Maghrib […]
October 29, 2023 6 mins

Is Asking of Allah by Means of the Prophet Considered Shirk?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is asking of Allah by means of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) considered Shirk (associating partners with Allah)? Is a Muslim obliged to perform ghusl after repenting from major shirk? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Tawassul or using […]
October 29, 2023 2 mins

Will I Be Forgiven for Abandoning a Sin during Committing It?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If a person sees a naked woman on social media, gets tempted and gets up to do masturbation. Then he remembered in his mind that “Allah is watching me, Allah is watching me”. Before he commits the sin he turns his screen off, but ends up with ejaculation due […]
October 29, 2023 1 min

Can I Repent for Sins That I Am Not Sure I Have Committed?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can I repent for sins that I am not sure I have committed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Yes, you can repent from sins even if you are unsure that you had committed them. Repentance – Remorse for Falling Short The essence of […]
October 25, 2023 3 mins

Is My ’Umra Valid If I Suffered from Incontinence When Making Tawaf?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is my ‘Umra valid if I suffered from incontinence when making Tawaf? Also, if I stopped the flow of urine by placing something on my private area, does this mean my ‘umra is valid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Yes your ‘Umra is […]
October 24, 2023 1 min

Lifting Feet in Prostration

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is my prayer valid, if I lifted my feet off the ground during the prostration? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If during the prostration there was a moment where all seven limbs were touching the ground, the prayer is valid. [Tahtawi/Shurunbulali, Hashiyat Maraqi […]
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