Shafi'i Fiqh

February 3, 2023 2 mins

Can a Company Accept a Voluntary Gesture from a Client?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A friend is working in a Fabrication company, and one of their clients had some construction work done where electricians from the company were working. One of the electricians ran away with a company drill. The client volunteered half the cost of the drill stolen. Is it right for the […]
February 2, 2023 3 mins

Self-Defense Is Lawful, but Should We Defend Others?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I know that it is allowed for one to utilize self-defense to defend oneself from a person who intends to harm or harms one. However, if we see another person being verbally or physically abused (such as harassment, molestation, assault, etc.), is it allowed for us to come to their […]
February 1, 2023 2 mins

Am I Financially Responsible for My Wife If She Lives Abroad?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If my wife lives abroad, am I financially responsible for her or only if she moves in with me? Answer Thank you for your question. Wife’s support It says in the Reliance of the Traveller: The husband is only obliged to support his wife when she gives herself to […]
February 1, 2023 2 mins

Do Both Parties Have to Pay the Expiatory Payment for Nullifying a Fast?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can you explain the expiatory payments (fidya) in shafi’i fiqh? Do you both have to pay fidya and make up the fast for previous years? Or do you only pay fidya? What do you do when you don’t remember the days you missed in previous years, about 6 and […]