Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My company runs an automation agency where I assist clients in automating their businesses and building efficient systems. My client is a Chinese doctor who discusses healing using ancient Chinese techniques. They are faith healers, and when I realized this after giving them my service for a couple of months, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a six-year-old son who was born just after I converted to Islam. His father is not Muslim and strongly dislikes Islam, pushing him towards things that harm his health and faith. Am I allowed to make dua and ask Allah to remove him from our lives? Additionally, I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to donate breastmilk to a hospital? Many babies may drink it, and I will be unaware who receives it, so I want to know if it’s permissible. If I have a son, is it permissible to donate breastmilk locally to someone in need who also has a […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it lawful to live at the kappa house? It says it’s a Greek house, so would that be shirk? It is for girls only and on campus, so it’s convenient and looks fun. It’s a society with connections with Greek mythology, so would it be permissible for me to […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the Ruling on Smoking According to the Shafi‘i School? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Most contemporary scholars opine that smoking tobacco is unlawful based on the established evidence […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I reached the second rak‘a along with the imam during the Fajr prayer, and when the imam sat down for the tashahud to complete the salah, he should recite the Tashahud Thani (the second tashahud). I’m uncertain about which tashahud to recite. Should I recite the Tashahud Awal (the first […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What distinguishes the cleaning process between light filth and medium filth? It appears that light filth, despite being less significant, is easier to purify than moderately impure virtual filth. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Unless you are confident that najasa (filth as described by […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Suppose I have a damp spot on my clothing (from sweat, water used for cleaning, or any other source), and impurity comes into contact with it (such as pre-semen, blood, etc.). Is it enough to clean only the part of the clothing directly touched by the impurity? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A latecomer arrives for prayer. The imam has finished the prayer, but the latecomer has only completed one rakat. Should the latecomer raise his hands to shoulder level after the imam says his Salam or do it in his third rakat? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  What is the ruling on tobacco in Islam? Does using tobacco invalidate wudu (ablution)? If the moisture from tobacco comes into contact with clothing, do these clothes become impure for praying salah (prayer)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is pool water purifying, and does going in a pool purify you from physical impurities? It has bleach and smells like it. Does it count as purifying? My hair was impure, then I got it braided tightly, and I didn’t want to open it, so does going in the pool, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I came across an answer stating that if one unknowingly consumes Haram meat, even after investigating its Halal status and being deceived regarding its legality, they are not held accountable for the sin. However, the consequences of their prayers and supplications may persist. To the best of my knowledge, it […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I’m learning about NFTs (business/trading NFT) through YouTube and the internet. I have no experience in it, never tried it, because I am young so I don’t have enough money to trade NFTs. I have an Instagram page where I teach people about NFTs and give them advice. All […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When does laughing out lead break the wudu and prayer? Does laughing with an open mouth with ablution outside of prayer break your ablution, or is this only in prayer? 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 I have a question regarding taking an Oath to Allah. A few weeks ago, I was sick and swore to Allah that I wouldn’t watch movies. Now I wonder whether this Oath I took is valid. For example, I said I did not want to watch movies and took an […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My question relates to the financial support that we, as four siblings (two boys and two girls), must provide for my elderly mother. I (her son) purchased a home right next to my current dwelling for my mother (my father is late) so that she can have her own space […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a job and need to leave early every morning. When I wake up and head to the shower, I often experience “madhy” coming from my private area. I don’t have the time to wait for the madhy to stop, so I proceed with my shower. However, the madhy […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Am I allowed to perform ‘Umra with my foster father, who looked after me for many years? Since one or two days after my birth, they have adopted me, so is this man a mahram (unmarriageable kin) to me? I am 26 years old, and my foster mother is no […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question regarding the video game “SpongeBob” and its potential influence on perceptions of masculinity and femininity. The game features characters like SpongeBob, a boy who often cries, and Sandy, a girl who is depicted as strong and helpful to SpongeBob. Some have criticized this portrayal as conveying […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’ve been considering buying a drink mixing set to make mocktails for myself and some friends. However, I have some doubts about mocktails and buying the set. Would it be an imitation of disbelievers? Even if my intention is not that I replace alcohol, it is so I can enjoy […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible and correct to use short forms of Arabic words such as Jzk instead of JazakaAllah and slms instead of Assalamu alaykum? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. While […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question The government provided me with a fixed sum of money every month for playing chess for many years. However, I left my homeland (Azerbaijan) and lived in Denmark for an extended period. Upon returning to Azerbaijan for a vacation, I discovered a substantial amount of money on my card, exceeding […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What distinguishes the cleaning process between light filth and medium filth? It appears that light filth, despite being less significant, is easier to purify than moderately impure virtual filth. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Concerning the reasons for wiping with dirt: Does this imply that if my mother is a Muslim who neglects prayer and requires water due to severe thirst, I am not permitted to provide her with the water in case I need it for Wudu? Is it because she is not […]