Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question According to the three schools of thought (excluding the Hanafi school, which doesn’t permit combining prayers), if I remain at a fixed location for seven days and occasionally go on day trips lasting only a couple of hours, is it impermissible for me to combine my Dhuhr and Asr, as […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I understand that spying is prohibited in Islam. However, I would like to inquire about examining someone’s private or public Instagram account (please note that I am following their page), such as checking their followers or followings. Is this also considered as spying? For instance, if the purpose is related […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question This matter is taking a toll on me. I live with my family in France (as residents and not citizens), and I cannot move elsewhere for now. For context, you can’t pray in public buildings (illegal) and virtually anywhere in practice except your home. I’ve heard of residents getting […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband follows the teachings of Imam Shafi‘i. Due to ongoing conflicts with his first wife, he has refrained from meeting her for the past six years. However, no formal divorce (talaq) has been pronounced. The situation escalated to the point where legal intervention was necessary, leading to a […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the past, I used to watch videos where people would discuss the “best character in a show,” initially suggesting one character and then changing their opinion. Is this considered backbiting since they are implying that the initial choice is not the best or not good? At that time, I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I purchased a house in Canada and covered most of the cost. However, I secured a mortgage equivalent to 1/6th of the property’s value and funded the remaining 5/6th by myself. Subsequently, I rented out the house. As a single mother, I reside in Egypt and utilize the rental income […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to inquire about the permissibility of another individual leading the congregation following the conclusion of two units of prayer by an imam who is a traveler. So far, I understand that after the imam observing Qasr completes his two units of prayer, the followers must complete their […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I live in the UK, where you are required by law to buy car insurance. Even with the lowest coverage, insurance at my age is very expensive. I have been given advice by the insurance company that if I pay for home insurance (which I intend never to use or […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone regurgitates during a prayer, how would he tackle that? Is the regurgitation najis, would it break his prayer if he was to swallow it, spit it out, or keep it in his mouth until salam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In my gaming profile, I have chosen the username “devil,” and I have also included non-Muslim names in my profile. Is this considered kufr (disbelief)? Answer Using the name “devil” as a username may be considered inappropriate or disrespectful, as it associates oneself with negative and sinful connotations. However, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I became mukallaf (religiously and morally responsible) between 11.5 and 12; however, I don’t recall being aware of my religious and moral responsibility (taklif) until around the age of 13, when I am pretty sure that I fasted the entire month of Ramadan. I used to fast in Ramadan […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I experienced a blocked nostril for the Fajr prayer, so I improvised by using my palm to block one nostril while rinsing water into the other. This method was successful, as I observed water coming from my nostrils. However, to ensure thorough purification, I also briefly inserted a wet finger […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is my Maghrib valid if I finished praying around 8:45 p.m. and sunset was 7:42 p.m.? I followed a mosque in our area, which says that Maghrib is at 7:54 p.m., and I broke my fast at that time. Is my fast valid? Also, what time do I pray Isha? […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question The minimum requirement for a beard in the Shafi school is that it grows on the chin. If one were to extend his chin (goatee) to a length of fist length or longer while keeping the rest of the beard (sides and neck) at a shorter length (stubble), would this […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the Shafi’i School, I seek clarification on whether certain actions, such as bombing, kidnapping, dismemberment, indiscriminate killing, or machine-gunning non-combatant civilians, whether in a targeted or indiscriminate manner, are permissible. This includes individuals of various demographics, such as children, women, men, and the elderly. Are there exceptions to these […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it lawful to work at the check-out counters in a supermarket that sells both lawful and unlawful products? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to that which is pleasing to Him. Working at a store that […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As a lover of the Mawlid Barzanji, it speaks about Sayyida Asiya and Sayyida Maryam being present at the birth of our Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). Is that confirmed in hadith? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a person travels from Medina to Mecca without intending to perform Umra and doesn’t put on the ihram, then a day later in Mecca, if he suddenly decides to perform Umra, would he be able to go to Masjid ‘Aisha, put on the ihram, and perform Umra? Or would […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Alhamdulilah, I am a college student, and Allah has guided me to become closer to him. However, a sin from my past troubles me and makes me feel constant depression. There was a full-ride scholarship for my current college. It was meant for low-income, high-achieving students, I met both […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Our mother passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 67. She was a practicing Muslimah. The hadith of Rasulullah states that when a person dies, their good deeds come to an end, except for three. One of these exceptions is the supplication (Dua) of a righteous child […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it possible for two people to perform nikah without having met until even after the nikah? I’ve read that the bride being present isn’t a necessary condition, and this is, of course, assuming the wali agrees and both parties are pleased Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a mother wants to work and not watch the children, is she obligated to pay for childcare, or does the father have to cover these costs? How do I calculate how much I am supposed to pay my wife for the breast milk she is feeding our child? If […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can the deceased’s spouse wash the body, according to Shafi‘i Fiqh? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. When it comes to the solemn act of washing the deceased, specific guidelines are outlined […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Suppose someone bought something haram using credit (e.g. An intoxicant). Should he pay back the credit owed or just give it to charity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide every dimension of our lives to that which pleases Him. Purchasing unlawful items […]