Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the opinion of the Shafi‘i School about the descendants of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? If an individual has a genealogy confirmed by a naqib but via a woman (mother or mother of the father), does that make the person a Sharif or Sayyid? […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I washed a container that a dog drank from. When I poured water on the inside for the second wash and up, some splashed on my feet (the water inside). Before I washed the container, I wet my feet, did the splashes of impure water spread impurity to my wet […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the role of the brain in Islam? I am confused as I have heard that the heart stores memory and not the brain. I have also heard that the heart is the seat of intellect. Can you please clarify? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I heard a Hadith of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) that we must pray with unfolded clothing. So what is the ruling on praying with a part of your clothes folded – for instance, the sleeves of your shirt or the pant legs? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it riba to receive money from your father if he asks you to shop but transfers more money than the cost of the goods and tells you that you can keep the rest? Is the extra part considered riba? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Are flamethrowers and other incendiary-based weapons permissible in warfare (by Muslim armies)? And if someone plays an online multiplayer video game, can he use flamethrowers or incendiary grenades? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When I was 16 and misguided, I ran a business where I sold a product and exaggerated its condition/quality, thereby deceiving a buyer. This occurred on most of the profits. A few years later, I took this money and purchased two income properties and then stopped the business. When I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’ve been doubting whether smelling an impure object makes the inside of your nose Najis, thinking whether I’ve inhaled anything impure. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Waswasa (Religious Scrupulosity) is a […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is divorce effected if a husband says to his wife, “Stay at your parents’ house independently for your whole life”? He says he never intended divorce. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to know if hanging wall mirrors in one’s bedroom will be permissible so that the husband and wife can look at themselves in the mirror during intercourse to enhance foreplay and intimacy. What about taking digital photos and videos in the privacy of one’s bedroom? Can a […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I always find visible traces of madhy (pre-ejaculation fluid) on my freshly washed underwear. Could I pray in it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide every dimension of our lives to that which pleases Him. If you are sure that the substance […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I make money by selling printed t-shirts on Amazon merch in-demand programs? I won’t use any images or offensive quotes in my designs. Please kindly guide me. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Water fasting consists of only drinking water and eating no food for several days. Is that considered perpetual “wisal”, or is it lawful? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. It is unlawful […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Please clarify the stance of the Shafi‘i School on playing and watching football (soccer) and the reasons behind it (i.e., ‘awra thighs, etc.) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Playing soccer is […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A person was born to Muslim parents and was raised as a Muslim. He believed in the testification of faith and was believed to be sincere while doing good deeds. Later he entered disbelief and said that he never believed in the faith and never believed in the good he […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A prominent politician in my country has made a mubahala denying charges of corruption that he has been convicted of and awaiting appeal by a secular court. This involved cursing (i.e. la‘n) his political enemies generally (i.e. without naming specific individuals) for what he claims are politically motivated charges. It […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is learning the flute and subsequently taking the view of Imam Rafi’i (Allah have mercy on him) on its permissibility permissible, or is it a major sin? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Years ago, my friend thought that if he ate a certain lawful dish, he would be a disbeliever or cursed because he didn’t like it. He only thought that but didn’t say it. He also asked for forgiveness after that, so can he eat it now or not? Answer In […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling on tourism? For example, going to Hawaii for leisure purposes, if a haram element accompanies it, let’s say some family member does not pray on time or some family member doesn’t wear the hijab, does that make tourism for leisure purposes for me (who doesn’t do […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to know if naturally brewed soya sauce is lawful in the Shafi‘i School. The process of making soya sauce includes the fermentation of soya beans and wheat. During this process, the sugars break down and turn into 2-3 % alcohol. Does this make it unlawful for Shafi‘i […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can filth (Najasa) go inside your nose if you smell something? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. The smoke of filth (najasa) resulting from fire or burning the filth is considered filthy […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’d like to work as a software engineer. And working in companies like Google, Facebook, and Apple is the dream of every software engineer. Is working for these companies lawful, and are the salaries lawful? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have some scholars’ statements about Hadra. I wanted to ask you if the permissibility of Hadra is the main opinion of the Madhab. Shafi’i scholars: Imam Nawawi, Imam Ibn Hajar al-Haytami, Imam al-’Izz Ibn ‘Abd al-Salam, and  Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am currently paying for my car on an interest-based loan (PCP). I wish to exit from this riba-based transaction, but my only options are: To pay the total remaining amount and conclude the transaction; Return the car to the manufacturer without paying the final lump sum. However, they will […]