Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I am thinking about starting my own clothing brand that sells shirts with anime-inspired designs. However, I have heard that drawing or creating images may be impermissible (haram). Some of the designs would feature anime characters, such as Gojo Satoru, but in a more artistic or stylized way. Would […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Can a Shafi’i recite the Hanafi tashahhud, and are all variations of the tashahhud allowed? Furthermore, I want to pray in a manner that is valid in both schools. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Allah Most High says, “Allah intends ease for you and […]

Answered by Shaykh Isrhaad Sedick Question My friend engaged in unlawful sexual activity during Ramadan, but there was no intercourse. The act was oral, and she swallowed. Does she owe the kaffara, or is sincere tawba enough? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No kaffara is required. In the Shafi’i […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband arranged for me to be a paid caregiver for our disabled children through a government program. I do most of the caregiving, I am the only authorized caregiver, and the checks are in my name, but he had me deposit them into his account as household income […]