Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have been making a lot of duas and prayed tahajjud to marry this guy I have known since I was little. And I feel like he has always liked me, but since it is haram to be in a relationship, I’ve avoided him, since we are not ready […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Years ago, I said something to the effect of “oh Allah, I promise I’ll pray all the Sunna” and “I promise I won’t keep a diary” I meant all the supererogatory prayers connected to the five daily prayers. I don’t think I knew what a vow was at the […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible for anyone to masturbate in order to avoid having sex due to a high sexual urge? Answer Thank you for your honest question. Quranic Evidence In the Shafi‘i school, it is not permitted for you to masturbate in order to avoid fornication, and this is based […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A person lied and swore by Allah that he is speaking the truth? What is the expiation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which pleases Him, forgive us for our shortcomings, and alleviate our difficulties, Amin. An oath […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In anger at his wife, A husband said that “our relationship is over/ finished.” When the wife asked about his intention, he said that he did not intend to divorce her. Has a divorce occurred? Is this a clear statement of divorce? Is this conversation considered a divorce? Answer […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In anger at his wife, A husband said that “our relationship is over/ finished.” When the wife asked about his intention, he said that he did not intend to divorce her. Has a divorce occurred? Is this a clear statement of divorce? Is this conversation considered a divorce? Answer […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Would I assist in sin if I buy something impermissible, like alcohol? Am I helping the seller to sin even though I don’t intend to help him? Would I share in that sin if the seller buys more alcohol and someone buys it from him? If I buy a […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshad Sedick Question I was reading an internet article on “Why does God ask people to worship Him?” and they quoted Ibn al-Qayyim, saying that “…complete servitude is a by-product of complete love, and complete love is a by-product of the beloved’s perceived perfection…” I’m confused by this statement and its connection […]
Answered by Ustadh Irshaad Sedick Question When repenting from sins, I recognize that I have done some wrong deeds, but I feel that I merely recognize them, and thus it is not genuine regret. I recognize that I have done something disliked and that Allah Most High does not like it, but I feel no […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What would your advice be for a single man considering marrying a woman who cannot have children? She has adult twin daughters from a previous marriage before Islam but nearly died as a result. She is otherwise compatible with me and shares a vision of service to the religion. […]
