Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A silicon chip contains the entire Quran, engraved using nanotechnology at a scale invisible to the naked eye and only observable with a microscope. This chip is sealed within a misbaha bead, rendering it inaccessible to touch. Its sole purpose is to facilitate dhikr, and it is not purported […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A woman’s brother, her guardian, had previously given general approval for her marriage. On the day of the nikah, the family chose not to attend, so the brother was absent. Only her mother and sister were there. Three Shuyukh wrote the brother’s name as the guardian, even though he […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question For years, my mosque held Isha prayers at a set time after Maghrib, before the twilight had fully disappeared. Now, a trusted scholar has said this method was incorrect. Do I need to repeat my Isha and Witr prayers? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I follow the Shafi’i school but take a dispensation from the Hanafi school regarding discharge. Does this mean I must follow the Hanafi school in all my purity, prayer, and menstruation? And must I repeat the years of prayers I performed before I learned that discharge nullifies ablution in […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I bought Pokémon cards to resell as an investment. Doubting whether they were lawful to sell, I swore, “Wallahi, I will not sell them until I get a fatwa,” yet I kept adding to my stock. They are now worth a lot. Can I sell them and be done […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a man makes a conditional divorce (ta’liq al-talaq) and then forgetfully does the act he suspended the divorce upon, does the divorce take effect? And must he remain cautious in the future not to do the act, or is it a one-time matter that is erased once the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the Shafi’i school, does impurity transfer if your clothes are damp? Sometimes my clothes feel damp, but my hand stays dry when I touch them. If these damp clothes come into contact with a dry impurity, does the impurity transfer? What happens if one surface is dry and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question It is permitted, though disliked according to some, for spouses to be completely naked during intimacy. What, then, is the ruling if they are completely naked with no intimacy and no need? There is technically no nakedness (awra) between them, yet the stronger view holds that one must cover […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As a Muslim academic in psychology, is it possible to teach a required course unit on LGBTQ identity and sexuality as regular academic content without endorsing it? Does Sacred Law see a difference between teaching neutrally and promoting something? Is it wrong to stay professionally neutral and not give […]

Answered by Shaykh Isrhaad Sedick Question My friend engaged in unlawful sexual activity during Ramadan, but there was no intercourse. The act was oral, and she swallowed. Does she owe the kaffara, or is sincere tawba enough? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No kaffara is required. In the Shafi’i […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband arranged for me to be a paid caregiver for our disabled children through a government program. I do most of the caregiving, I am the only authorized caregiver, and the checks are in my name, but he had me deposit them into his account as household income […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I tried to wash traces of madhi from my trousers, but the soapy water touched other parts of the trousers, the toilet, and my hands, and it felt like the filth was spreading rather than being removed. Is there a practical way to wash one small spot by hand […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What evidence from the Quran and the Sunna shows that watching permissible cartoons is not only for children and is permitted for people of any age? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The question rests on a misunderstanding worth correcting: Sacred Law does not […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I worked as an intern at an aircraft company that mostly built firefighting planes, but it also sold planes for military and surveillance purposes, including to non-Muslim countries and the FBI. My role was to assign training roles and support staff in transitioning to a new system. I was […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible in Islam to question Allah by saying that a person should not have been created with social and developmental delay in childhood, such as delayed speech, difficulty understanding others, including the ways of one’s own family, and difficulty understanding friendships at school, and that Allah should […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the past, I made oaths in which I set my own penalty, like saying, “if I do such and such, I will give away two hundred rand,” without realizing that there is a specific expiation (kaffara) for a broken oath. I carried out these self-imposed penalties for about ten […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I play Dream11, an online fantasy sports game where I pick a team of real players and sometimes win money, and sometimes lose money from my own pocket. Is this haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Playing Dream11, or […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In 2021, I missed 30 fasts due to an illness that lasted 8 to 10 months. I forgot about them and only made them up in 2025. How should I pay the penalty for this delay? What exactly do I need to give? Can I send money to my brother […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to fly the flag of, or wear clothing carrying the flag of, a country whose flag contains a cross, such as Australia or England? These crosses are not usually understood as Christian symbols. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I had a nikah that ended before consummation. Must I tell a new suitor who values being the first man in a woman’s life? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A woman who was previously married in a valid contract that was dissolved before consummation […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What authentic examples from the Prophet’s life show his perfection in character, mercy, and conduct, and how can these be presented clearly to non-Muslims? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. To present the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) effectively, whether to Muslims […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Being withdrawn from school for religious studies harmed my faith and education — how can I heal and move forward Islamically? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you ease. Healing from religious harm requires both psychological and spiritual support, pursued as distinct […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Scholars in my region differ from SeekersGuidance on some fiqh issues. I usually follow my local scholars but refer to SeekersGuidance when unsure. Is this approach correct? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Your current approach is sound. You may continue to follow your local […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does moisture around the anus after istinja that moves slightly in and out due to pelvic muscle movement invalidate wudu and prayer, even if it happens unintentionally during salah? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No. This does not invalidate your wudu or your […]