Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling of dealing with and receiving remuneration from people of Jewish faith from Israel? The work has nothing to do with Israel. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. In […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I swore to Allah that I would read the Quran for at least 30 minutes every day to memorize the Holy Quran. When I finished my 12-hour work shift and came home, I started to read it. However, I struggled to keep my attention, and my eyes would close while […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My parents (may Allah bless them) converted before I was born, Alhamdulillah. However, I understand that they were both born from parents who were not married, as is unfortunately common in Western culture. Does this mean that ONLY my grandmother’s parents (if they were married), relatives, siblings, and children are […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I married a girl who was not present in my country. I’m from Pakistan, and she is from Indonesia. Her father appointed a proxy in Pakistan. The proxy performed the ijab in the presence of two witnesses, and I accepted (qabul) in Urdu. I follow the Hanafi school of thought, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to ask about how we understand that we were created from the coccyx bone, as bones form later in the womb. Also, the Quran mentions this when it describes the stages of the embryo, so is it something supernatural or completely unknown, how should we understand this? […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can I pray if pre-ejaculatory fluid (madhy) constantly secretes, even throughout prayer time? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. All symptoms that make it difficult or impossible to maintain a state […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is the Prayer valid if one did not perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sajda al-sahw) for doubts, omissions, or additions in the Prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. The Prostration of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the past, I used to frequently discover in-game items and earn commissions in the form of money. Sometimes, I would share my supposedly sad but true story with people to evoke sympathy and receive monetary contributions, even though I didn’t need it. Reflecting on it now, I realize I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If one comes home after traveling and the prayer time has passed for Maghrib, can he do the Maghrib prayer late without sin, or is it an unacceptable act in the Shafi‘i School? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was performing ablution (wudu) in the bathroom when the water ran out. So, I went to the kitchen, approximately 20 meters away in a straight line, to fill a jug with water and resume my ablution. After returning to the bathroom, I continued with the ablution but realized that […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I sell men’s and women’s clothing. I offer men’s jeans, shorts, and T-shirts with various designs (including photos). Additionally, I provide women’s jeans, shorts, tops, leggings, blouses, crop tops, and bodysuits. Shaykh, I would like to inquire if this type of business is permissible in Islam. While most of my […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Will three consecutive movements break Salah? I thought it would perfect the Salah. For example, in movement 1 – In prostration, one hand is a bit higher, and the other is lower (not in a straight line), so I aligned them. Movements 2 and 3 – According to the Shafi‘i […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My friend had a Nikkah (marriage), but her Wali (guardian) was not Muslim. When they discovered this, they decided to separate. They didn’t divorce or have khul‘ (divorce for recompense); they just walked away because they were unsure if they could remarry. It has been six months since they parted, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My wife and I will be living with my Christian grandparents soon. As they age, they need help doing tasks such as shopping or preparing food. In our area, properly-slaughtered halal meat is either unavailable or prohibitively expensive. What is the ruling on purchasing, carrying, or preparing unslaughtered beef or […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question According to the Shafi‘i School, Zakat does not have to be paid for worn jewelry. Is this the official position of the School? If so, how long must one wear it for this ruling to apply? Someone told me that even just wearing it briefly would suffice. Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a Hanafi, but I wish to follow the Shafi‘i School. However, my parents do not adhere to a specific School, though they fulfil basic Islamic practices such as prayer and fasting. My parents do not purify their clothes according to the Shafi‘i rules. They put their soiled clothes […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My dress became stained with (filth) najas. I only had a bucket of water and a cup to clean the dress. I placed the cup in the water, scooped some water, and poured it onto the stained area. Then, I used my hand to scrub the area and remove the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My bank takes a percentage of the price of goods bought with a debit card as a fee for certain types of transactions. I’ve agreed to this previously, obviously. I understand that every such transaction would be an open offer from the bank for the user to accept each time. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to deliver non-halal foods? I am considering working as a food delivery driver. This may involve having to deliver pork and non-halal food. A bit of context: As you know, it’s not as easy to find jobs and make money as it used to be. So I’m […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to know if it is permissible to work as a Research Analyst in alternative investment firms (which include private equity, venture capital, credit, real estate, and hedge funds.) Please guide me on whether working in this role is permissible for all alternative investment firms or only for […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is the perfume “Christian Dior Sauvage” Halal? Mainly because of the Christian part of the name. How about other perfume names, such as Hermes (which is based on an ancient false deity)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it necessary to perform the act of “niyya” (intention) simultaneously with the first obligatory step (washing the face)? I find it challenging to perform the intention and simultaneously maintain consciousness of the mind. Due to my OCD and anxiety, I believe these conditions might contribute to my difficulty thinking […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A few days ago, I came across a mahram chart that stated my husband’s father is considered a mahram. I am curious to know if this chart applies only within a Muslim family tree or if it holds true in other situations. The reason for my inquiry is that my […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I am in a state of major ritual impurity, can I say Bismillah before making wudu or drinking water? And can I say dhikr and dua from the Quran? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to […]