Shaykh Yusuf Weltch

October 24, 2023 2 mins

Seeking Refuge in the Words of Allah

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the supplication “I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah” considered associating partners with Allah Most High (shirk)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The Prophetic narration in question is as follows: Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrates saying, “A […]
October 23, 2023 2 mins

Prophetic Lineage till Adam (upon Him Be Peace)

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the lineage of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) until Adam (Upon him be peace)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The blessed lineage of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) is preserved in […]
October 22, 2023 3 mins

Differences of Opinion amongst Scholars

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do we understand differences of opinion amongst scholars, and what do we follow? Should I seek knowledge and just sit in the Mosque all day, which leads to the Muslim community being backward? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The difference of opinion […]
October 19, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Call Someone Stupid or Dumb, If They Are Doing an Inappropr...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to call someone stupid or dumb if they are doing an inappropriate action? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is not permissible for a Muslim to speak down upon another Muslim, nor is it permitted for one to abuse another […]
October 19, 2023 2 mins

Is It Disbelief (Kufr) to Delay Someone from Accepting Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I had a friend who wanted to convert during Ramadan; I didn’t know if he was serious, so me and my friends said, “You sure?” And then he said, “yeah.” I obviously persuaded him and told him about Islam, but later on, he still hasn’t converted. Then I read […]
October 18, 2023 4 mins

Considering All Religions before Choosing

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it strictly prohibited (haram) to not consider the possibility of other religions besides Islam to be the correct religion potentially? If Islam is correct, why do Satanists only mock Christianity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is indeed important to base one’s […]
October 15, 2023 2 mins

Can I Go to a Non-Muslim University That Celebrates Pagan Festivals?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible for me to study in a non-Muslim university that celebrates pagan festivals if I remain disassociated with such practices? Likewise, is it sinful to use “god-mode” in a video game or to accept an achievement called “god of war’? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
October 15, 2023 1 min

Ruling about Pausing after Al-Fatiha

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the ruling about pausing after al-Fatiha and how long should one pause? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate As for the pause after Sura al-Fatiha, this is established in the Sacred law and is considered a Sunna in the Shafi’i school, in […]
October 15, 2023 4 mins

How Do I Repay Money Which I Stole?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What could I do to remove the debt I have with my brother and mother? I don’t have a number on how much I have taken.  Do you have any acts I could do that will have huge rewards and forgiveness or any acts that will remove the sins […]
October 14, 2023 2 mins

What Should I Do If a Christian Man Starts Praying for Me?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What would I have done if a Christian man started praying for me without me asking? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is not an obligation for you to stop the Christian man from praying for you. He has been given by Allah […]
October 14, 2023 2 mins

Ruling about Making the Last Prostration Long

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question The imam of my local Mosque always prolongs the last prostration for dua. I read that this is not from the Sunnah, and some say it’s even an innovation to do this because he does this every prayer, specifically in the last rakah and the scholars say he should […]
October 13, 2023 2 mins

What Is the Proof That Reciting Quietly Is Necessary (Wajib) in Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the proof that reciting quietly is necessary (wajib) in prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Proof of Reciting Quietly The word “silent” is not a good translation for the Arabic word “sirran” (سرا). The requirement for the Zhuhr and ‘Asr prayers […]
October 13, 2023 1 min

What Should You Do If You Say the Tasahhud but Then Notice You Forgot the Rak’...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What to do if you say the Tasahhud but then realize you forgot the unit of prayer (rak‘a)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If you realize you forgot a unit of prayer (rak‘a) while in the Tashahhud, you will stand up, complete the […]
October 12, 2023 1 min

Does My Prayer Break If I Recited the Final Salam Quietly?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I recited the final salam quietly in a prayer (prayed alone) in which I recited audibly does my prayer break? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate When praying alone, one is permitted to recite quietly even in the audible prayers such as Fajr, […]
October 12, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Fast on Behalf of a Deceased Person?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is there a restriction on how many days one can fast a year if one has many fasts to make up? Is it permissible to fast on behalf of a deceased person? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to fast however […]
October 12, 2023 2 mins

Is It Considered Shirk to Fear Other Than Allah Most High?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it considered shirk (associating partners with Allah) to fear other than Allah Most High? Answer In the Name of Allah the Most Merciful and Compassionate What is Shirk? It is not considered shirk (associating partners with Allah) to fear other than Allah Most High. The definition of shirk […]
October 11, 2023 1 min

How Can I Discern between Belief and Demonic Insinuations (Waswasa)?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does saying “whoever takes a second wife becomes troubled” blasphemy? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Belief (Iman) is a resolute affirmation that resides in the heart. It is something fixed and firm, even though it can be stronger some days than others. [Laqqani, […]
October 11, 2023 1 min

Does Saying “Whoever Takes a Second Wife Becomes Troubled” Blasphemy?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does saying “whoever takes a second wife becomes troubled” blasphemy? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No. Saying that one will become troubled if they take a second wife is not blasphemy. This may be true for certain people and does not necessarily imply […]
October 11, 2023 2 mins

What Should I Do If I Can’t Pronounce Certain Arabic Alphabet Letters Silently...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I am unable to pronounce certain letters of the Arabic alphabet silently, what do I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The word “silent” is not a good translation of the Arabic word “sirran” (سرا). The requirement for the Zhuhr and ‘Asr prayers […]
October 11, 2023 1 min

Is One’s Repentance Valid If They Believe They Will Succumb to That Sin Again?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is one’s repentance valid if they believe they will succumb to that sin again? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The conditions for one’s repentance to be sound are as follows: One must be sincerely remorseful; One must cease doing the sin; One must […]
October 11, 2023 1 min

What Does It Mean to Turn Away from Allah?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What does it mean to turn away from Allah? Does this only apply to disbelievers who recognize Islam as the truth and reject it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If by turning away from the truth, you mean disbelieving/rejecting the religion of Islam, […]
October 8, 2023 2 mins

What Does It Mean to Shun Another Muslim?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question The hadith prohibits shunning another Muslim for more than three days. What does it mean to shun another Muslim? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “It is not permissible for a […]
October 8, 2023 5 mins

Is the Religion Truly Complete, If There Is Good Innovations?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does affirming Bid‘a Hasana indicate that the religion was not complete or that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) did not convey his message? Is there a difference of opinion regarding Bid‘a Hasana? What is the context of the main Hadith used to […]
October 8, 2023 2 mins

Why Is Islam Difficult and Restrictive?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Why Islam seems to be extremely difficult and restrictive? Could you please advise? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Islam is not difficult in so far as living a life that is aligned with the minimum requirements of the Sacred Law. However, I do […]
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