Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What exactly is a woman’s awrah in the Shafi‘i school in various settings? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The rulings of ‘awra for a woman in the Shafi‘i school differ depending on who she is in front of. The matter can be understood in […]

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 If I refuse a state scholarship, but it is deposited anyway, is the money permissible to keep? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is permissible to keep the money, provided that it was deposited intentionally by the awarding body and not deposited by […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to work in a company that sells both halal and haram products? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. This is a common scenario in predominantly non-Muslim societies, where many workplaces, such as grocery stores, retail stores, and similar companies, may sell both […]