Shafi'i Fiqh

March 26, 2023 2 mins

Should I Splash Water on My Limbs after Wudu to Be Sure I Didn’t Miss a Spot?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am prone to waswasa. Knowing this, when I had doubts about whether I had wiped a body part properly and could not see any evidence one way or another, I splashed extra water on it so that I would not be able to investigate more. Then I’d assume […]
March 26, 2023 1 min

Can I Wear Earphones While Fasting?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question During Ramadan, I usually wear AirPods in my ears. Recently my mother has made me aware that cleaning your ears could break your fast. Is this principle the same with AirPods or would my fast be valid? Answer Thank you for your question. My teacher, Shaykh Jamir Meah, answered […]
March 26, 2023 3 mins

What Is the Ruling for Marital Relationships during Ramadan until and after Fajr...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As newlyweds navigating the challenge of living apart, one Ramadan night, my husband and I found ourselves lost in a moment of intimacy, inadvertently missing the onset of Fajr. We quickly performed the ghusl and prayed Fajr. Are we sinful? Do we need to pay expiation (kaffara) and make up […]
March 19, 2023 3 mins

Should I Be Regularly Texting a Suitor That I Hope to Marry?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question A Muslim guy approached me a few months ago, and we got to know each other, which led us to want to get married. We told our families, except for my dad, because we all agreed to tell him when I turn 18 in two years so we can […]