Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question With the violence and suffering faced by Muslims in Palestine and Lebanon, should a Muslim hate Jewish people or feel glad when hatred toward Jews grows in their community? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. Wa alaykum al-salam. No, a Muslim should hate oppression […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My mother left Islam and said it was because of my practices, like wearing trousers above the ankle, praying for a long time, lowering my gaze, and giving up music. I feel responsible because I did not always treat her well. I feel sad and lost. Have I sinned, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does Quran 58:22 say that loving, befriending, or showing kindness to people who have mocked Allah, Islam, or the messengers (peace be upon them) is considered disbelief, even if they are relatives? Also, what does Quran 4:140 ask of us? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the objective of the nature of Fajr’s timing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. The timing of Fajr, like the other five prayers, is a devotional matter. Its exact limits come from revelation, not human reasoning. The main purpose is for us […]