Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  There is a brother who would like to take up calisthenics. At present, he cannot afford a personal trainer. Can he watch the videos, read the articles, and try to avoid looking at pictures or footage of people who do not properly cover their awra? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Soon after our wedding, my wife planned to stay at her parents’ house, and I said in jest, “Why are you sleeping alone at your parents’ house? That’s divorcee behavior.” I did not call her a divorcee, and I had no intention of divorce. Is this a divorce, or […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I learned that marriage witnesses must be of good moral character. My two witnesses listened to music and took part in celebrations like Christmas and birthdays. I suffer from OCD. Should I renew my marriage contract? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. No. Your […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Reddit calls its reputation points “karma,” though the religious concept of karma is not recognized in Islam. Is using the app disliked (makruh) or forbidden (haram) because of the name? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. There is no issue. Using Reddit is permissible, […]