Shafi'i Fiqh

March 2, 2023 4 mins

How Should a Paralyzed Patient Pray?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I have a condition that renders me motionless and effectively paralyzed for long periods of time. Consequently, I regularly find myself unable to perform ablution or dry ablution, and other times I am unable to face the Qibla during prayer. Do I have to make up all these prayers, […]
March 2, 2023 4 mins

Can We Write Notes and Highlight Ayah(s) in the Quran (English with Arabic Text)...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can one write notes, commentary, tafsir, and highlight (verses) in the Quran? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and bless us with all forms of goodness, Amin. While requiring some clarification, highlighting (verses), writing notes, commentary, and tafsir, in the […]
February 28, 2023 3 mins

Is it Valid to Pray Jumu’a in a School?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is a school a valid place to hold the Friday prayers? It’s only accessible to students, and the prayer space is limited. We can’t pray Friday prayer with forty males. Can we take an alternate view on this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
February 28, 2023 2 mins

What Should I Do About Past Prayers Now That I Know About Madhy and Wady?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question In the past, I did not know about wady or madhy. Now thinking back, without cleaning it from the clothes I prayed in, and even sat on the bed, chair, and many places. The issue is that my clothes used to be wet too due to istinja. What am […]