Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does looking at someone’s eyes invalidate prayer—like a child’s eyes while still looking down—or looking at eyes on carpets or shirts? What do eyes represent in prayer, and is it haram to wear clothing with eyes on it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Looking […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What is the ruling on co-parenting with an abusive ex-husband who has threatened my life? Police say not to contact him, but imams say I have to. I am afraid he will steal our child or hurt me, and whenever we communicate, he just curses me. I have no […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is my marriage valid if my fiancé recently reverted to Islam? How can I convince my mother to consider the marriage? Answer Thank you for your question. Yes, your marriage to him is valid if he converts to Islam. Please pray istikhara on this before making your decision. Convincing […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is an Anomalous Opinion (Qawl Shadh) in the Shafi‘i school? What is its ruling, can a layperson follow it, who can act on it, and what is the correct approach regarding it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A Qawl Shadh (anomalous opinion) in […]