Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  If one falls into a deep depression and, as a result, stops eating and drinking, and the lack of water and food leads to a sickness in the body that causes the person to die, will this person go to hell for suicide? Answer In the name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  How can verses like [al-Mulk 67:2] help those who are disabled? Is it fair for us to suffer without receiving any benefit while healthy people are reminded to be grateful? How can we find gratitude in our suffering? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  We live in a small town in Germany, and there are no halal butcher shops except one with a small variety. The others are not Islamic; we don’t know if they’re from Ahl al-Kitab or atheists. Is it allowed to eat meat in Germany since many Germans are atheists, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  How is Maslaha defined in Sacred Law? Can we, in the West, cooperate with politicians, organizations, and parties representing, e.g. LGBTQ+ interests or other un-Islamic interests if there is an excellent benefit for Muslims? What if these politicians or organizations make good things happen for Muslims, but at the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’ve read about his sympathy for the Family of Rasulullah (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his love for both Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) and ‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). What were Imam Shafi‘i’s views on the Shi‘a? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  In auditing, we sometimes need to enter a casino to perform stock counts and review client files. Is this permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. As elaborated by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani in this answer Auditing Supplier of Alcohol Company Issue of Permissibility It […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question “An intention is a condition for the validity of the prayer. Thus, at an absolute minimum, you should intend that it is [1] a makeup and [2] which prayer it is (i.e. Dhuhr, `Asr, Maghrib, etc.)” I read Ustadh Tabraze Azam’s answer on the ruling for the Hanafi madhab. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question He who has one wife or an additional servant must fear Allah, avoiding harm during intercourse. While no specific obligations are mandated, he must provide for her welfare—financially, in residence, clothing, and intimacy. Intercourse should bring pleasure and never be forced upon anyone. What does he mean here? Is […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for me to accept an invitation from Muslims to a house that was undoubtedly purchased with riba (interest)? Similarly, does the same ruling apply when I must travel in a vehicle financed through Riba? I am concerned about whether, by doing so, I might inadvertently be […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I recently invested in gold and silver and purchased silver bullion through a reputable online website. The process involved placing a buy order and an immediate email reply containing details for transferring the money within one banking day for transaction processing. Due to my lack of awareness, I transferred […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I understand that order is an integral of wudu in Shafi‘i Fiqh, but if I did a sunna of ablution in between an obligatory part, would my ablution still be valid? For example, if I did hands, face, mouth, nose, arms, head, and feet because I did the mouth […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I prefer wearing shirts and trousers that fall above the ankle and enjoy wearing suits. However, I’m not fond of wearing thobes. Although I’m aware that white was the Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) favorite color, I prefer colorful attire. This sometimes leads me to question […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to believe that the effectiveness of hudud laws in deterring sin is limited, given their challenging implementation and Allah’s encouragement for leniency? Can I consider the application of hudud in a country as potentially insignificant in preventing sin without it being considered akin to deeming hudud […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When Does Jihad Become Personally Obligatory? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Jihad has a plethora of meanings and applications. Understanding the nuances of these meanings is essential in addressing this […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I mistakenly sit for a tashahhud after the first rak‘a in a Fajr prayer, should I pray one or two more raka‘at before sitting for the final tashahhud? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling regarding delaying the prayer until the last ten minutes? Upon reflection, I find it reasonable to consider such a practice as a potential sign of a lack of faith. However, is it considered haram, or does it invalidate one’s prayer if performed just a few […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As I understand it, Islam is characterised by mercy, encompassing compassion towards all of creation and a profound love for the Creator. However, I have encountered quotations from scholars, particularly within the Shafi’i school of thought, that seem to imply severe consequences, including the potential execution of male disbelievers […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I had a girlfriend, and we loved each other and wanted to marry. However, later, I discovered that she was already married to another man through nikah. Upon learning this, I decided to break up with her, but she refused to end the relationship because she was unhappy with […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do I have to wash my impure clothes three times in a bucket? I have OCD, so I sometimes have doubts like, “Did I wash my clothes three times?” This is a painful problem. If I have these doubts, do I need to rewash my clothes three times? Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I have been married for three years now and live with my in-laws. Do they have the right to dictate when we should have children or instruct us on our future? I find it quite stressful, as I became pregnant in the first year of our marriage, and they […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I experience anxiety with physical symptoms such as shaky hands, blushing, and an increased heart rate. Beta-blockers, typically used to treat high blood pressure, are sometimes prescribed for anxiety as well. I have read about their potential effectiveness in managing anxiety symptoms. Is it permissible to use this medication […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  There is a well-known book called “The Life of Animals” (حياة الحيوان الكبرى) by the great Shafi’i scholar al-Damiri.  What can you say about the book and especially about some parts of it that look like the practice of sihr/sorcery? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question We understand that najasa (impurity) can be identified through color, taste, and smell. Following the performance of istinja with water, the hand may retain wetness and carry a trace of najas, particularly in terms of smell. In this context, it raises the question of whether a person can touch […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to pray while experiencing morning arousal? It takes some time to subside, and waiting too long may cause one to miss Tahajjud. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. There […]