Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How is fasting a form of protection, and how does it extinguish sins? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains how fasting fosters self-restraint and serves as a means of divine forgiveness. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a dental student with a hectic schedule, including long classes and a night clinic. I also have hypertension, migraines, and a tendency to faint. For Ramadan, can I skip fasting on these demanding days and make them up later if I fear becoming ill? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for a fasting spouse to engage in sexual touching with a non-fasting spouse in the Shafi’i school, and does the ruling differ between a fard qada fast and a sunnah fast? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In the Shafi‘i School, engaging […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is intention in the heart sufficient for making up missed Ramadan fasts? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses whether a heartfelt intention is enough to make up missed Ramadan fasts. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several […]