Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  There is a masjid in the community wherein they have a khateeb to deliver the sermon, but a different imam leads the Jumu’a prayer. Is this acceptable? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to that which […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Is it permissible to wear international football clubs’ jerseys? Is it permissible to play football in a place where men wear shorts (revealing their thighs)? Women are also present (but do not mix with our team). Could I follow an opinion wherein some scholars hold that the thigh is […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I recently reverted to Islam and have savings above the silver nisab. I have had these savings for over a year, but I am still determining what day, as I only reverted a couple of months ago. Do I pay the zakat a year after the day I reverted, […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I have a question regarding celebrating the birthday of the righteous. Al Azhar says that it is permissible to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet as well as righteous people like Awliya. Celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s birth They also say that it is permissible to participate in the commemoration of […]