Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Is it permissible to enter online contests or giveaways? How about contests or giveaways where the entry is free? What about contests or giveaways such as writing contests? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which pleases Him, forgive […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My friend literally cannot enter a masjid without feeling aroused, and he cannot focus on prayer at all. What should he do in regard to the Friday prayer or other prayers within the masjid? Is it still obligatory for him to go? Can he still get married? He really […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I need clarity on a matter concerning the grave. My dad passed on a few weeks ago. Four slabs were placed around it with sand in the middle. Is it permissible in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide every dimension […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I have been diagnosed with Varicose veins, and it requires me to show my nakedness (‘awra) to my doctor. I have refused to go ahead with it unless I made sure it was lawful. The specialist who deals with my condition is a male. For the examination, it would […]