Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should one understand the claim that Islam spread by the sword and through wars, and how can we reconcile this with the perspective of non-Muslims who may feel their lands were invaded? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to play games with realistic human NPCs if they are not displayed lustfully? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Thank you for your question. The General Ruling Scholars have […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to work in dermatology if it involves cosmetic procedures like injections and fillers? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Thank you for your question. The General Ruling In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A man said that Allah is a disbeliever, intending that Allah created and predestined all kufr. Does such wording constitute disbelief even if his intent was about divine decree? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. The Ruling on Such Speech […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I believed Jahm ibn Safwan was the founder of the Jahmiyya and held beliefs of disbelief. But I’ve seen some claim he wasn’t actually a disbeliever, and that those views were falsely attributed to him by his opponents. They also say the reports of Abu Hanifa declaring him a disbeliever […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How Can We Understand the Verse That Allah Created Everything in Pairs When Some Creatures, Like Fungi, Have Many Sexes? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Thank you for your question. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to post pictures of a sports game on social media if the images include haram sponsors, such as betting or insurance companies? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Look, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a husband divorces his wife without warning, explanation, or following the steps of reconciliation mentioned in the Quran, is this an unjust use of his right and sinful in the sight of Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does engaging in oral sex during Ramadan invalidate the fast and require kaffara? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Engaging in oral sex during Ramadan is unlawful and breaks the fast. According to the Shafi‘i School, any substance entering the body cavity through an […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I spilled some soda during a food delivery, but didn’t inform the customer. I still received the full payment. The company said I didn’t owe anything. I used the money to help pay a phone bill. Is my income from this work considered unlawful? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to recite duas from the Sahifa Sajjadiya attributed to Ali ibn al-Husayn, or does it contain anything impermissible, such as shirk? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. May Allah guide us to what pleases Him and protect us from all forms of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to sell a haram business I intend to leave, if I sincerely repent and use the proceeds only for my needs while transitioning to a lawful career? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. May Allah guide every dimension of our lives to […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I remain in the Boy Scouts if their benediction says, “May the scoutmaster be with us,” by replacing it with Allah, or must I leave? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is using the prayer hands emoji to symbolize gratitude permissible, or is it considered resembling other faiths? What is the ruling on people declaring halal and haram online without knowledge? 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 If a teacher asks a student to distribute materials containing Quranic verses, Allah’s names, or duas, but the student knows they will likely be disrespected, should the student comply? Does the same ruling apply if the papers only contain names like “Sayfullah” with Allah’s name in Arabic? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I’m overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts and feel punished by Allah for my suffering, will He understand my pain and forgive me if I can’t bear it any longer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah ease your pain, forgive your sins, and fill […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I work as an anesthetist in a hospital that performs both medical and cosmetic surgeries. Am I sinful for assisting in procedures like breast enhancement or facelifts, and does this affect the permissibility of my income? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a man was forced into marriage under threats and abuse from his family, does he have the right in Islam to reject or challenge the marriage? Is he sinful for distancing himself from his wife, and is it permissible for him to seek divorce in such a case? Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If no skin-to-skin contact occurred but there was physical intimacy over clothing, does that count as penetration? If penetration did occur, would sincere repentance make a future marriage valid—even if we still occasionally hug or hold hands? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for spouses to give each other a hickey or to bite each other if it is consensual? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. If it is done consensually and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to name a miscarried fetus at 4 weeks, even if no features were formed, or is naming only recommended after 120 days? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Naming […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Am I sinful for going outside in a niqab if non-mahrams compliment or show interest in me, and must I cover my eyes if they attract attention? Should I respond or ignore them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I am offered a job in paediatric neurology, a prior connection may have influenced it, but the recruiter says I was chosen on merit. I am qualified. Would it be sinful to accept it? Would my earnings be haram, or should I choose a less competitive position where the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to use male silhouettes in a workout app if outlines highlight areas like glutes, abs, and core? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Using male silhouettes in a workout […]