Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Dog saliva had gotten onto a pair of trousers and was washed with other clothes in the washing machine. The clothes were only on for one cycle, and the filth area was not washed before this. The clothes were washed by a non-practicing family member who doesn’t believe in […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question When I was younger, I masturbated while fasting in Ramadan and might have entered into a janaba from madhy or maniy. I was not aware of having to perform a ritual bath for purity. I am scared my entire Ramadan was not counted or that I recited Qur’an and […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If a Muslim couple committed fornication (zina) and repented, must they marry? He promised and swore by Allah that once he touches her, he will take full responsibility and marry her. Must he still fulfill his promise, even though they repented? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My father is new to slaughtering animals. He’s tried only chickens so far. He sharpened the knife, said he didn’t know how to get it sharper, and slaughtered a chicken, but he had to slice at the throat multiple times, and it wasn’t one clear cut. Is the chicken still […]