Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question May a secret convert pray in private and combine prayers while living with family? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Ease and Flexibility for New Muslims Islam gives considerable leeway to those who have newly embraced the religion. Many aspects of the religion may […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When placing the hands above the navel in prayer, is it preferable for them to rest directly on the body? Does wearing thick clothing that prevents this affect what is recommended? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is a person excused from prayer if praying causes severe mental harm, such as anxiety or trauma? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. This issue should be taken step by step. The Central Importance of Salah Salah is the most important act of worship after […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the Shafi‘i school, if someone vows to perform a nafl prayer, making it obligatory to fulfil, may they still perform it sitting, even though they are able to stand? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. According to the relied-upon view in the Shafi‘i School, […]