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August 12, 2026 3 mins

Can Muslims Respectfully Refer to Other Religions and Their Deities?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can one respectfully use the religious titles or names of deities and figures from other faiths when speaking with followers of those faiths? Can one quote non-Abrahamic scriptures in a multifaith, non-religious setting to highlight a moral principle, or praise an aspect of another religion in general? Most importantly, […]
August 12, 2026 5 mins

Did Two or Three Divorces Occur Through My Conditional Oaths?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I made three conditional divorce oaths. The first was if I fulfilled my desires in a haram way, the second was if I did so through pornography, and the third was if I looked at a woman on my phone with a lustful gaze. After masturbating, I then fulfilled […]
August 12, 2026 3 mins

Is My Nikah Valid if the Witnesses Were Sinful?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I learned that marriage witnesses must be of good moral character. My two witnesses listened to music and took part in celebrations like Christmas and birthdays. I suffer from OCD. Should I renew my marriage contract? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. No. Your […]
August 12, 2026 2 mins

Is It Sinful to Use Reddit Because Its Points Are Called “Karma”?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Reddit calls its reputation points “karma,” though the religious concept of karma is not recognized in Islam. Is using the app disliked (makruh) or forbidden (haram) because of the name? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. There is no issue. Using Reddit is permissible, […]
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