Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question A Child Trust Fund (CTF) account was opened for me as a child, funded initially by government contributions and grown through Shariah-compliant investments. Are there any additional considerations to determine whether this money is halal beyond its Shari‘a certification? While Shari‘a-compliant, the investments include companies like Google and Shell, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to tie a knot in my lower garment of ihram to secure it if other methods, including a belt, are ineffective? Answer In the Shafi‘i School, it is permissible to tie a knot in the lower garment (izar) of ihram or secure it with a string, belt, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What should a woman do if she menstruates before completing Tawaf on Umra? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the rulings for a woman who begins menstruating before performing Tawaf and needs to leave Makka. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should a woman exit the Ihram for Umra if she cannot cut her hair in the Ihram? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains how a woman can exit Ihram for Umra in the state of Ihram. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha […]