Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I worked as an intern at an aircraft company that mostly built firefighting planes, but it also sold planes for military and surveillance purposes, including to non-Muslim countries and the FBI. My role was to assign training roles and support staff in transitioning to a new system. I was […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I work as an accounts representative for a workers’ compensation board, which provides insurance for workplace injuries. My role is mostly customer service: I assist employers with the status of their accounts, advise whether they are required to register by the government, and at times process premiums. When a […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the past, I made oaths in which I set my own penalty, like saying, “if I do such and such, I will give away two hundred rand,” without realizing that there is a specific expiation (kaffara) for a broken oath. I carried out these self-imposed penalties for about ten […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I play Dream11, an online fantasy sports game where I pick a team of real players and sometimes win money, and sometimes lose money from my own pocket. Is this haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Playing Dream11, or […]