Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  According to the Shafi‘i School, what is the correct number of prayer units for the Tarawih prayer? Is it eight or twenty units? Some local mosques claim to follow the Shafi‘i School. Please clarify this issue and kindly provide the source. Thanks. Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can a husband give his wife the right to divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide every dimension of our lives to that which pleases Him. Yes, a husband may give his wife the right to divorce, but there are several […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it allowed to pray behind somebody who doesn’t deem it permissible to wash his feet during ablution (wudu) but merely wipes over the surface of his bare feet? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. It is not valid […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I keep feeling sexually aroused around females, which makes me think the ruling of hurmat al-musahara applies to me, considering I have agreed to marry my cousin. What should I do? Answer I pray you are well. My dear brother, you do not need to worry. You may proceed […]