Shafi'i Fiqh

June 23, 2026 4 mins

Is a Senior Data Analytics Role at a Buy Now, Pay Later Company Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I have been offered a position as Head of Data Analytics at a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company. The company provides financing for consumer electronics, including phones, televisions, and refrigerators. A customer may wish to purchase a phone from one of the company’s partner stores for $2,000, but […]
June 21, 2026 3 mins

Is an Hourly-Rate Freelance Contract Valid Without Specifying the Required Quali...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is hiring a freelance writer for one hour to write a product caption valid? Is the contract valid when the quality standard is unspecified and only an hourly rate (with a maximum number of hours) is agreed upon? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
June 20, 2026 3 mins

Does the Incorrect Assumption (I’tiqad) Impact the Tawaf?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question On the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, a pilgrim may have made the intention for his farewell tawaf when it should have been tawaf al-ziyara. Is his hajj valid, and is a penalty due? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. His hajj is valid. The […]
June 18, 2026 6 mins

How Do I Pay the Penalty (Fidya) for Fasts I Delayed for Years?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In 2021, I missed 30 fasts due to an illness that lasted 8 to 10 months. I forgot about them and only made them up in 2025. How should I pay the penalty for this delay? What exactly do I need to give? Can I send money to my brother […]
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