Shafi'i Fiqh

May 20, 2023 2 mins

Are Zakat Committees Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How do zakat committees become valid while the person assigned to deliver zakat should be fixed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Using an agent to distribute one’s Zakat is permissible, as […]
May 20, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Play Games Involving False Gods?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is playing games involving false gods permissible if one can avoid interacting with those avatars? In the game in question, one interacts with the “force” where the figure played kneels before statues or gets “spiritual” experiences, etc. Since this has nothing to do with reality, would this still be unlawful […]
May 20, 2023 2 mins

Can a Woman Do These Acts of Worship during Her Menses?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible for a woman to recite the Quran aloud or read a translation of the Quran and study the tafsir while on her menses? Can she also enter the masjid and sit in the place of prayer? What is both the Hanafi and Shafi‘i viewpoint? Answer Thank […]
May 19, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Approach a Christian Girl for Marriage as I Am 15 Years Old?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a 15-year-old who recently fell in love with a Christian girl. She has good character and believes in God. I have talked to her a few times on social media but have since realized that it is immoral because things can go out of hand. My only […]