Shafi'i Fiqh

October 25, 2026 6 mins

Is Scholarship Money Halal If I Cheated on the Aptitude Test?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I used my phone to search for answers during the online aptitude test for a postgraduate scholarship, though it was meant to be done independently. I regret it. If I pass the interview and receive the scholarship, will the money be halal for me? Does it depend on whether […]
October 24, 2026 3 mins

Must Fallen Hair Be Buried After Reciting the Shahada in the Shafi’i School?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Must Fallen Hair Be Buried After Reciting the Shahada in the Shafi’i School? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for reaching out and seeking clarification on this important matter. It is recommended (mustahabb) to bury fallen hair, although this is not obligatory. […]
October 23, 2026 5 mins

May My Son Audit a Company That Makes or Sells Alcohol?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My son has joined an auditing firm and has been assigned to perform the external financial audit of a company that manufactures or sells alcohol. He has no part in making, selling, or promoting alcohol. Is the audit permissible? Is independent verification different from assisting in alcohol transactions? Is […]
October 23, 2026 5 mins

Is a Septum Piercing Permissible, or Only a Nostril Piercing?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I got a septum piercing recently, as I thought that the same rulings apply to all types of nose piercings. But now I am not sure if it is permissible to have a septum piercing. Hence, I wanted to know about the rulings on that. Summary Answer: In the […]
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