Shaykh Yusuf Weltch

October 3, 2023 2 mins

When and How to Take an Easier Opinion?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What do I do if I have been taking the easier of two opinions when there is a difference of opinion – and now I am doubtful, especially about purification? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The first thing to do is ignore the […]
October 3, 2023 2 mins

Must I Repeat My Wudu Due to a Random Spot of Blood?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I noticed there was a spot of blood on my towel and unsure where it came from. If it were from my nose (which sometimes bleeds a little during the hot season) when rinsing it during wudu – which had no trace of it in the sink, should I […]
October 3, 2023 1 min

What Does the Hadith about “Loving for Others What You Love for Yourself” Me...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does this Hadith mean that someone is a disbeliever if they do not love for others what they love for themselves? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate No. The negation in this narration is not of belief itself. It is of perfect belief. [Asqalani, […]
October 3, 2023 1 min

Is It Permissible to Prostrate Outside of Prayer to Make Dua?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to prostrate outside of prayer, excluding the prostration of reciting, in order to make du’a? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to prostrate outside of the prayer for the sake of making du’a. [Tahtawi, Hashiya al-Tahtawi] However, it […]
October 2, 2023 2 mins

Must I Disclose My Wrongdoing to Someone If It Affects Them?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Must I disclose my wrongdoing to someone to that person if it may affect the validity of their prayers? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Sincere Repentance and Its Conditions The Mercy of Allah Most High is  available for all who sincerely repent. You […]
September 30, 2023 2 mins

Can Specific Parts of the Ghusl Be Performed at Different Times?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can specific parts of the Ghusl be performed at different times or must they be performed all in one instance? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Doing all the actions of Ghusl consecutively is not an obligation but rather an emphasized sunna. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi […]
September 29, 2023 4 mins

Doubts of Apostasy

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do I deal with doubts of apostasy? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate No act of disobedience, no matter how major, does not take one out of the fold of Islam. The only way for someone to leave the fold of Islam is […]
September 29, 2023 2 mins

Is There a Difference of Opinion on the Entrance of ’Isha Time?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is there a difference of opinion regarding the entrance of ‘Isha prayer time. If so, is it permissible to act on either of those opinions? Answer ‘Isha prayer enters when the twilight (shafaq) disappears from the night sky. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]   Opinions Regarding the Twilight However the scholars […]
September 29, 2023 1 min

What Supplication Can I Make for Ease in My Difficult Situation?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What supplication can I make for ease in my difficult situation? Answer Our Beloved Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) taught us to turn to Allah Most High in our times of need. One of the great Prophetic supplications for relief from difficulty is the following: […]
September 29, 2023 1 min

How Do I Make a Complete Repentance from Money That I Stole from Work?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do I make a complete repentance from money that I stole from work? Answer In order for your repentance to be valid and accepted with Allah Most High it must fulfill the following four conditions: (1) You must have remorse for the sin (2) You must desist from […]
September 28, 2023 3 mins

Is My Prayer Accepted If It Doesn’t Stop Me from Sinning?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is my prayer not accepted if I continue to sin because salah is supposed to stop you from sinning, and if so, would I need to do qada of those salahs Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The verse in reference has been discussed […]
September 28, 2023 2 mins

How Can I Protect Myself from Fornication?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How can I protect myself from fornication? What prayers can I make? Answer I pray you are well.  In the Qur’an, Allah Most High says, “And do not come near to fornication. Indeed, it is an immorality and what an evil path it is.” [Qur’an; 17:32] Don’t Come Near! […]
September 26, 2023 2 mins

Is the Carpet Impure if Impure Pieces of Tissue Fall on the Carpet?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I hope you are doing well, I have a question regarding the purity of something: some time ago small, wet, impure pieces of tissue fell on the carpet, but I am not too sure whether it left traces or not because I just picked them up and did not […]
September 25, 2023 2 mins

What Must I Do When My Past Sins Affect My Current Relationship?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My fiance accidentally  saw a video of me with another lady. Please advise me how I can change myself from my past now that I am newly engaged? Answer One’s past sins does not mean that one can’t change. However, in order for one to change and cast off […]
September 24, 2023 3 mins

Can I Still Be a Muslim despite My Old Age and Weakness?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can I still be a Muslim despite my old age and inability to perform some of the requirements of the Religion? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Entering Islam Nothing can stop one from entering Islam. Accepting Islam is before all a matter of […]
September 24, 2023 1 min

Does Using Essential Oils Break One’s Fast?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Will using essential oils break our fast? Is it the same for diffusing in a diffuser? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The fast is broken when a tangible substance enters the body. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]  If you use essential oils topically in […]
September 21, 2023 4 mins

What Is the True Meaning of “La Ilaha Ill Allah”?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the true meaning of “La ilaha ill Allah?” I ask this because I used to think it meant “there is none worthy of worship except Allah,” but I heard and read that other knowledgeable and reliable scholars have different translations. I am very confused, and can you […]
September 21, 2023 3 mins

Why Is It That No One Can Reach the Rank of the Companions?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Why can nobody reach the rank of Sahaba (even the lowest one)? I did not choose to be born in this time and not in the Prophet’s time. And is there a consensus of the Ummah? I only ask for clarification. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
September 21, 2023 2 mins

Is Eavesdropping without Any Bad Intent Sinful?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it sinful to overhear a conversation without any evil intent? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In short, it is not in itself sinful; however, it may be blameworthy or at least best to avoid. Listening vs. Hearing There is a difference between […]
September 21, 2023 2 mins

How Do I Seek Forgiveness of Non-Muslims Whom I Harmed before Embracing Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do I seek forgiveness of non-Muslims whom I harmed before embracing Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If these sins occurred before you embraced Islam and did not occur thereafter, your embracing of Islam is forgiveness and expiation for all of your […]
September 20, 2023 1 min

To What Extent Must a Woman in Ghusl Wet the Roots of Her Plaits?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question When doing ghusl for a woman and tying her hair in plaits, does she simply pour water 3 times over her head or does she have to rub it in all over which can sometimes take more than three times to gather enough water to spread it into the […]
September 20, 2023 2 mins

Finding It Difficult to Practice Islam and Remain Steadfast

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I’m a born Muslim and wasn’t always practicing, but found recently, since starting to practice, my life has become more difficult, and I struggle to read the Quran and learn about Islam as I get bored easily with it. Giving up haram activities has left an emptiness in my […]
September 19, 2023 2 mins

Obeying My Mother or Praying Jumu‘a

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My parents are non-Muslims, and my mother gets very upset every time I go to the mosque. Is it necessary for me to stop going to Jumma and Eid prayers if my mother will be upset with me? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate […]
September 17, 2023 2 mins

When Is the Makruh Time of Maghrib Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I asked a scholar when maghrib makruh time came in, and he said 20 minutes after adhan. I would pray maghrib 25-33 minutes after the adhan, so I repented and decided to make up all the maghrib prayers I had prayed. But I found an answer from another scholar […]
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