Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone serves a legal sentence for wronging another, must they still seek the person’s forgiveness to be forgiven by Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. When someone serves a conventional legal sentence, it addresses the legal consequences of one’s actions. This does not […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should I deal with a son who curses Allah, uses abusive language, and prevents us from praying and fasting? My adult son repeatedly blasphemes against Allah, uses extremely offensive language, and causes great distress at home. He also prevents us from practicing our religion and pressures us to lie. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband, following the Shafi‘i school, said “I leave you” during a moment of extreme anger, without intending divorce. Does this count as a valid talaq, especially if it was not clearly worded or intended? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it sinful to study astrology or fortune-telling out of curiosity without believing in it, just to understand what others believe? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Summary Yes, engaging with astrology or fortune-telling, even out of curiosity, is sinful if there is no genuine […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the Islamic ruling on accusing someone of sihr (black magic) without presenting clear evidence, and how should we respond when such accusations cause harm within the family? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Accusing someone of major sins, like black magic (sihr), without […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Considering their name and ingredients, are wine gums permissible to eat in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The name “wine gums” does not make the product unlawful. What matters in Islamic law is the essence and content of the item. Since conventional wine […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to wear a shirt with small six-pointed stars if my intention is not to promote another religion? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If the six-pointed stars on your shirt are not clearly recognized as religious symbols in your context and your […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does believing that homosexuality may be permitted in Paradise constitute disbelief, or is it merely sinful? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Believing that homosexuality may be permitted in Paradise does not, in itself, constitute disbelief (kufr). However, such a belief is inappropriate and reflects […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband unexpectedly pronounced divorce while laughing, with no memory or awareness of the event. Trusted scholars performed istikhara and confirmed he was affected by sihr (black magic), which impaired his control and memory. Is the talaq valid in this case according to the Shafi‘i school? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to ask AI for general information about copyrighted material if it may reference websites that offer such material for free? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is permissible to seek general information about copyrighted material, such as summaries, reviews, or scholarly […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the Islamic ruling on misusing the Name of Allah with false attributions or abbreviations, such as forming acronyms that include the Divine Name without proper reverence or attaching it to false claims? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Misusing the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to use a tent resembling the Ka‘ba for a children’s mosque program, dismantle it afterward, and reuse it in the future? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is permissible to use a tent resembling the Ka‘ba for educational purposes in a […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Is Necessary Reconstructive Surgery Permitted in Islam? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses the permissibility of necessary reconstructive surgery in Islam. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Is It Necessary to Squeeze a Mop When Removing Najasa? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick clarifies whether squeezing a mop is necessary when removing najasa. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to join an academic honors society if its symbol is a torch representing knowledge and values like character and leadership? Would wearing this symbol at graduation be problematic in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is permissible to join […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do the hadiths that state a person does not commit adultery, theft, or similar major sins “while being a believer” mean that the person becomes a disbeliever when committing such acts? What if they die without repenting? Do they die outside the fold of Islam? Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to design a calendar for a Christian client featuring quotes and Bible verses, if the intention is professional experience, the content avoids theology, and all earnings are donated to support Muslims? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is not permissible to […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What are good resources for studying Minhaj al-Talibin if I only have access to the Howard translation and no teacher nearby? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Minhaj al-Talibin by Imam Nawawi is a foundational and highly advanced legal manual in the Shafi‘i School. Due […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to work as a security steward at concerts if my role is limited to crowd safety and not the event itself? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide our hearts, tongues, and deeds to that which perpetually pleases Him. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can one remain patient and optimistic despite hadiths mentioning that each era will be worse than the last, especially when facing ongoing personal hardship? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. While some hadiths indicate that humanity’s moral condition will decline over time, the Quran […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I choose to take a full bath instead of wudu to remove minor impurity, do I have to follow the order of washing body parts, or can I simply jump into the water? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Suppose one intends to remove […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to attend the annual Mawlid of Sayyida Zaynab held in Rajab in Cairo? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Summarised Answer Yes, it is permissible to attend the Mawlid of Sayyida Zaynab (Allah be pleased with her), provided that no unlawful actions […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to allow elders to place their hand on my head as a sign of love, without bowing, as part of cultural respect? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah reward you for your thoughtful question and your concern about preserving both […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I enter Paradise, can I ask Allah to grant me a spouse who resembles someone I loved in this world? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is permissible to hope or ask Allah Most High to grant you a spouse in Paradise […]