Shafi'i Fiqh

February 24, 2023 1 min

Is My Fast Invalid if I Swallow Extra Water in My Mouth on Purpose?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question After wudu, water residue is left over in the nose and mouth. While I was praying ‘asr close to Maghrib time, I got a notification mid-salah. Assuming it was for maghrib, I thought I’d break my fast on the residual water, so I intentionally swallowed it with this in […]
February 24, 2023 1 min

Is Zakat Paid on Income You Had for a Year or What You Accrued That Year?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If in 2021 when I paid my zakat, I had £5000 left, and by the time it was time to pay my zakat in the following year (2022), I had a total savings of £6000,  do I pay my zakat on the £6000 or £5000 that I had at […]
February 23, 2023 2 mins

Do Coma Patients Have to Makeup Their Missed Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question According to the Shafi‘i School, what is the ruling for a person in a coma for a few days or months? Is it necessary for him to make up his prayers? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us […]
February 23, 2023 3 mins

Can I Wear a Shirt with a Cross?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to wear the Barcelona football/soccer shirt? I love the team and support it. The only problem is that it contains a little cross related to Christians. But I don’t intend to wear it for the cross and don’t believe in it. Answer In the Name of Allah, […]