Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I forgave a family member’s debt two years after lending them money, but they have not repaid anything. Now, despite my efforts to manage my situation, I am facing financial hardship. Would it be wrong to ask them to repay the debt I previously forgave, considering they know my struggles […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder, my doctors advise limiting prayer to once or twice weekly due to its impact on my condition. From an Islamic perspective, am I required to pray five times daily despite this medical advice? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to take the UGC NET exam and receive an additional allowance from my job after repenting for studying prohibited subjects in my degree? I knew that music is prohibited in Islam, but I thought it was permissible since it was a mandatory part of my postgraduate degree. […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Before my zakat anniversary, I agreed to purchase a business for $100,000. Due to some delays, I paid half of the amount before my Zakat anniversary and the remaining half afterward. Am I required to pay Zakat on the $50,000, or is it exempt since the agreement was made […]