Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I experienced a blocked nostril for the Fajr prayer, so I improvised by using my palm to block one nostril while rinsing water into the other. This method was successful, as I observed water coming from my nostrils. However, to ensure thorough purification, I also briefly inserted a wet finger […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is my Maghrib valid if I finished praying around 8:45 p.m. and sunset was 7:42 p.m.? I followed a mosque in our area, which says that Maghrib is at 7:54 p.m., and I broke my fast at that time. Is my fast valid? Also, what time do I pray Isha? […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question The minimum requirement for a beard in the Shafi school is that it grows on the chin. If one were to extend his chin (goatee) to a length of fist length or longer while keeping the rest of the beard (sides and neck) at a shorter length (stubble), would this […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the Shafi’i School, I seek clarification on whether certain actions, such as bombing, kidnapping, dismemberment, indiscriminate killing, or machine-gunning non-combatant civilians, whether in a targeted or indiscriminate manner, are permissible. This includes individuals of various demographics, such as children, women, men, and the elderly. Are there exceptions to these […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it lawful to work at the check-out counters in a supermarket that sells both lawful and unlawful products? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to that which is pleasing to Him. Working at a store that […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As a lover of the Mawlid Barzanji, it speaks about Sayyida Asiya and Sayyida Maryam being present at the birth of our Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). Is that confirmed in hadith? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a person travels from Medina to Mecca without intending to perform Umra and doesn’t put on the ihram, then a day later in Mecca, if he suddenly decides to perform Umra, would he be able to go to Masjid ‘Aisha, put on the ihram, and perform Umra? Or would […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Alhamdulilah, I am a college student, and Allah has guided me to become closer to him. However, a sin from my past troubles me and makes me feel constant depression. There was a full-ride scholarship for my current college. It was meant for low-income, high-achieving students, I met both […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Our mother passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a practicing Muslimah. The hadith of Rasulullah states that when a person dies, their good deeds come to an end, except for three. One of these exceptions is the supplication (Dua) of a righteous child […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it possible for two people to perform nikah without having met until even after the nikah? I’ve read that the bride being present isn’t a necessary condition, and this is, of course, assuming the wali agrees and both parties are pleased Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a mother wants to work and not watch the children, is she obligated to pay for childcare, or does the father have to cover these costs? How do I calculate how much I am supposed to pay my wife for the breast milk she is feeding our child? If […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can the deceased’s spouse wash the body, according to Shafi‘i Fiqh? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. When it comes to the solemn act of washing the deceased, specific guidelines are outlined […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Suppose someone bought something haram using credit (e.g. An intoxicant). Should he pay back the credit owed or just give it to charity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide every dimension of our lives to that which pleases Him. Purchasing unlawful items […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I reside in a highly secular country where Muslims face significant oppression from the government. I am earnestly considering hijra, but due to my young age and my mother’s divorce, coupled with financial constraints, I find myself in a challenging situation. What steps can I take? Furthermore, how should I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a young individual who was once a devoted Muslim. However, I have recently struggled with extreme waswas (intrusive thoughts), which has severely affected my aqida (faith and beliefs). While I don’t like dwelling on this, I fear that I may have fallen into kufr (disbelief) and shirk (associating […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How do I calculate fidya for missed and delayed fasts? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. In the Shafi‘i School, an escalating penalty applies if you delay the fasts over multiple […]

Answered by Shyakh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling on protesting in primarily non-Muslim countries, particularly with situations we have in the West where ideologies contrary to Islam are being pushed? Does the ruling differ at all for females? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our […]

Answered by Irshaad Sedick   Question   What if I utter something during Salah that is considered dhikr, such as the Isti‘adhah (seeking refuge), but without intending to perform dhikr? For instance, I have mucus in my throat and wish to articulate words correctly before commencing the Tashahhud. In this case, I recite the Istiadhah […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick   Question Is it permissible for a Muslim to use the expression: “information that transcends time”? The newspaper’s name worldwide is “Morocco Diplomatic Information that Transcends Time.” The original title in French carries the same meaning in its English translation: “Maroc diplomatique l’information qui défie le temps.” I want to […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick   Question In Shafi fiqh, is there guidance regarding how far apart the Imam and the nearest follower stand for the prayer to be accepted as a congregation? Is this distance acceptable if the first row behind the Imam is empty and the first line starts from the second row? […]

Answered by ShaykhIrshaad Sedick   Question I’m a convert, and when I was a child, my grandparents gave my bonds as gifts that would mature years down the road. The bonds have matured now, and I’m wondering if it’s permissible or not to cash them, given that they primarily accrue based on riba. And if […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick   Question Sometimes I develop mouth ulcers when I accidentally injure my gums by biting my cheek or brushing my teeth too vigorously. Initially, there’s bleeding from the wound, and even after 1-2 days, I find that applying a tissue still results in slight bleeding. Over the next few days, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question 1.     Is Khula‘ valid without the husband’s consent if he has not given Mahr to his wife during the nikah? 2.     Is Khula‘ valid if it was obtained through deception, where the wife lied on the form to attain it because she wanted a divorce, the husband […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What can a woman in her waiting period (idda) do or what is she not allowed to do? Can she travel to attend her Husband’s funeral if it is out of town? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]