Shafi'i Fiqh

April 12, 2023 4 mins

Is a Woman Obliged to Support Her Family, and Can It Count as Zakat?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I almost died in a terrible accident and now suffer chronic pain. I received a chunky settlement. I am a woman. Ever since I did, all my family members became my responsibility: my dad and brothers borrowed chunks of money from me. And I am now responsible financially for my […]
April 12, 2023 2 mins

Am I Divorced Because We Talked about Me Going Back to My Country?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My husband and I have had so many arguments. I feel like he is never really happy or satisfied with what I do for him, making me unhappy. Recently we argued and talked about me moving back to my home country because I felt unappreciated in what I do […]
April 8, 2023 5 mins

Do Angry Phrases or Words That Indicate Separation Constitute a Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Everything seems good at the moment. But I still worry occasionally. In the past, my husband and I have argued many times. He has said many sentences or words in anger that could mean separation. He said he did not intend to divorce. But I don’t know if I should […]
April 2, 2023 1 min

Is My Fast Valid If I Delayed Ghusl and Missed Fajr?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question In Ramadan, I was in a state of impurity at night, and I delayed the ghusl. I missed the time for Fajr and made it up when I got out of bed. Is my fast still valid? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for your […]