Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it disrespectful to say “Israel” when referring to Zionists, given that Israel is the name of the Prophet Yaqub (peace be upon him), even if the intent is clear? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Praise be to Allah (Most High), and blessings and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to allow Christian in-laws to keep religious items like crucifixes and statues in their private rooms within our home? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. As Muslims, we are commanded to honor our faith and uphold its sanctity within our homes. However, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Living in a Muslim country, does monitoring a sin that became less public but is still apparent count as forbidden spying, or is it part of enjoining good and forbidding evil? Even if its outcome is not guaranteed, it’s for the greater good. Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Did Anyone Believe in Prophet Ibrahim Before His Trial with Fire? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains whether anyone believed in Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) before his trial with the fire. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can Someone Struggling with Halal Food Options Rely on Alternatives? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains whether one may rely on alternatives when struggling to find halal food. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can Men Wear Cultural Jewelry If It Is Not Specific to Women? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the ruling on men wearing cultural jewelry that is not specific to women. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can a Woman Pray in a Masjid If the Local Community Prohibits It? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick addresses whether a woman may pray in a masjid if the local community prohibits it. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is an Islamic democracy or republic a valid form of government in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Possibly—with careful qualification. There are aspects of democratic governance that are consistent with Islamic principles and others that are clearly not. A form of democracy that […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to develop a tool that collects limited public data from Amazon via unofficial APIs, knowing Amazon’s terms prohibit automated data collection? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. To put it simply, it would not be permissible to create a tool that collects […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to work in security at a clinic that cares for patients with severe aggression or psychological disorders, where the role involves ensuring safety and preventing escalation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is permissible to work in such a role. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’m in my third year of biology but feel spiritually unfulfilled. I long to study Islam full-time and feel peace when I do. My family urges me to continue, but school drains me. After repeated istikhara, I still feel uncertain. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When can a Muslim ruler forcefully separate a husband and wife, even if neither of them wants it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A Muslim judge or ruler may annul a marriage against the will of either or both spouses in cases with valid […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to hide acts of worship like fasting or giving zakat to avoid showing off, even if it means not telling family or denying it when asked? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Allah (Most High) says: “To give charity publicly is good, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to accept payment for custom flower bouquets before purchasing the flowers from a wholesaler? Since flowers are perishable, I buy them on the day of delivery after receiving payment. Is this allowed in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it sinful to hide someone’s apostasy, especially if they die and others, unaware of it, arrange an Islamic burial? Could my silence be considered disbelief? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, concealing knowledge of someone’s apostasy—especially if it results in them being treated […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does intending to stop the prayer in case of danger, like an earthquake or snake attack, invalidate the prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, if one decides during the prayer to interrupt it if something occurs, such as “I will stop if a […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If wax with impurity remained on my skin during ghusl, is my purification valid, and do I need to purify items I touched afterward? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In summary, if the wax prevents water from reaching the skin, you must remove it […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to use other artists’ henna designs for personal or commercial use, and is my income still halal if clients—Muslim or non-Muslim—end up showing their henna-covered arms to non-mahrams at public events? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. You may create henna designs […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a husband passes away, is his wife permitted to use their frozen embryos for conception? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, it is not permissible for a widow to use frozen embryos for conception after her husband’s death. According to the fatwa of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to believe that humans evolved alongside Adam while still affirming that he was a miraculous creation and the ancestor of all humans? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Islam affirms that Adam (peace be upon him) was created miraculously by Allah and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can I strengthen my faith in qadar after regretting a missed opportunity, and stop blaming myself for a choice I now question? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Regret over missed opportunities is natural, but faith in Qadar requires us to surrender our hearts […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Are truffles haram if harvested by dogs or pigs, and does touching them transfer impurity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Allah (Most High) says, “He has forbidden you only the Mayta (dead animals), and blood, and the flesh of swine…” [Quran,  2:173] and “…“for […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How was the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) permitted to keep Lady Maria al-Qibtiyya when she was gifted to him and not a prisoner of war, as mentioned in Surat al-Ahzab? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate “And whatever the Messenger gives […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My name resembles that of a Greek goddess but is spelled differently and has other cultural meanings. Is it obligatory to change my name if it’s linked to a non-Islamic origin? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Allah (Most High) says: “Call upon them by […]