Why Is It Important to Follow the Sunna, and What Are the Benefits? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

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Why is it important to follow the Sunna, and what are the benefits?

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick highlights the importance of following the Sunna and its spiritual and practical benefits.

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.