Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to exchange text messages before marriage? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses the permissibility of exchanging text messages before marriage. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can my father, who does not pray or fast but believes in Allah and pays Zakat, serve as my wali for my Nikah, or must someone else fulfill this role? My brother is a minor, and my uncles and grandfather live abroad, leaving only my father’s cousins nearby. Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I reverted to Islam and got married, but later doubted my faith and left Islam, which we thought nullified our Nikah. After two months, I retook my Shahada and have been practicing Islam since. Is our Nikah still valid, or do we need to renew it after my apostasy? […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m a revert struggling in my marriage. My husband threatens divorce, refuses to provide, and opposes medical care. Living with my non-Muslim parents concerns me about my faith and that of my child. How should I handle this while fulfilling my Islamic duties? Answer Thank you for your question. […]