Shafi'i Fiqh

July 8, 2026 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Work on Upwork While Ignoring Its Policies?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question People recommend earning money on Upwork, but its policies are strict: you may not communicate with clients outside the platform, which incurs costs, and you may only ever have one account. Many people publicly admit to violating these rules, and one freelancer suggested finding the client on Upwork and […]
July 8, 2026 4 mins

How Do I Wash Madhy from Trousers without Spreading It?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I tried to wash traces of madhi from my trousers, but the soapy water touched other parts of the trousers, the toilet, and my hands, and it felt like the filth was spreading rather than being removed. Is there a practical way to wash one small spot by hand […]
July 8, 2026 3 mins

What Is the Ruling on Watching Cartoons?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What evidence from the Quran and the Sunna shows that watching permissible cartoons is not only for children and is permitted for people of any age? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The question rests on a misunderstanding worth correcting: Sacred Law does not […]
June 30, 2026 4 mins

Is a Deposit-Based Lease Permissible When Facing Urgent Housing Necessity?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I am a Muslim in Chennai. I need to move urgently due to my autistic son’s needs and severe housing discrimination (48 of 55 rentals rejected us for being Muslim). In Chennai, a “lease” model exists where the tenant pays a ₹10–15L deposit, the owner uses it, and the […]
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