Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone kills a Muslim believing the person to be a non-Muslim, is this considered accidental killing? Does the ruling differ based on circumstances? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate In the Shafi‘i school, the ruling is based on the intention behind the act, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I believe that this world is temporary and that every soul will return to Allah one day. I wish for my shroud to be provided by my husband. May I include this as part of my mahr? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone commits major private sins like zina or drug use, can this lead to the death of loved ones as a punishment or test, even though Allah ultimately decrees death? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. While all life and death are ultimately decreed by […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Why is a martyr (shahid) not given ghusl in Islam? Answer I pray you are well. The ruling regarding washing (ghusl) a martyr (shahid) contains important nuance and scholarly detail. At its heart, the matter revolves around how Islamic law honors those who give their lives in the path of […]