Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

November 3, 2023 3 mins

What Is the Maximum Valid Distance between the Imam and the Follower?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick   Question In Shafi fiqh, is there guidance regarding how far apart the Imam and the nearest follower stand for the prayer to be accepted […]
October 31, 2023 2 mins

Can I Cash-Out Bonds That Were Given to Me as a Gift?

Answered by ShaykhIrshaad Sedick   Question I’m a convert, and when I was a child, my grandparents gave my bonds as gifts that would mature years down the road. The […]
October 31, 2023 2 mins

Does Bleeding Gums Break One’s Prayer or Fasting?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick   Question Sometimes I develop mouth ulcers when I accidentally injure my gums by biting my cheek or brushing my teeth too vigorously. Initially, there’s […]
October 26, 2023 5 mins

How Does Khula’ Work in the Shafi’i School?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question 1.     Is Khula‘ valid without the husband’s consent if he has not given Mahr to his wife during the nikah? 2.     Is […]
October 25, 2023 3 mins

Can a Woman in Her Waiting Period (‘Idda) Attend Her Husband’s Funeral?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What can a woman in her waiting period (idda) do or what is she not allowed to do? Can she travel to attend her […]
October 25, 2023 2 mins

Can I Make Istinja in a Lavatory Without a Light?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I do istinja and clean my privates in a dark toilet? (Without being able to visually verify I have removed all impurity, but […]
October 25, 2023 3 mins

Does Divorce Take Place If Husband Says Yes Okay When Wife Says You Are Single R...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was having a casual talk with my wife over the phone, who is in another country at the moment, and while we were […]
October 23, 2023 2 mins

How Should a Husband Take His Wife Back after Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Based on my understanding (please correct me if I’m wrong), one must have a sound mind and only need to utter the words like […]
October 23, 2023 3 mins

Can Women Travel Without a Mahram According to The Shafi‘i School?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Saudi laws allow a woman to travel for Umra and Hajj without a mahram when she reaches the age of 45. As for the Shafi‘i […]
October 22, 2023 3 mins

Can I Offer Services to Meditation-Based Healers?

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 […]
October 22, 2023 4 mins

Can I Pray to Remove My Ex-Husband From Our Lives?

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 […]
October 22, 2023 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Donate Breastmilk to a Hospital?

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 […]
October 22, 2023 4 mins

What Is the Ruling on Living in a Sorority?

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 […]
October 22, 2023 3 mins

What Is the Ruling on Smoking according to the Shafi’i School?

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 […]
October 20, 2023 2 mins

Which Tashahhud Should a Latecomer Read?

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 […]
October 15, 2023 4 mins

How Should I Clean My Washing?

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 […]
October 14, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Clean Wet Clothes Affected by Filth?

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 […]
October 14, 2023 2 mins

Should a Latecomer Raise His Hands Upon Rising After The Imam Completes The Pray...

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 […]
October 13, 2023 3 mins

Does Wet Tobacco Contaminate Clothing?

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, […]
October 12, 2023 2 mins

Is Pool Water Purifying?

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 […]
October 11, 2023 2 mins

What Happens to My Prayers if I Consume Unlawful Food by Mistake?

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, […]
October 7, 2023 3 mins

Can I Teach Worldly Subjects Without Having Formally Learned About Them?

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 […]
October 6, 2023 3 mins

Does Laughing Outside of Prayer Break My Wudu?

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 […]
September 29, 2023 3 mins

What Should I Do About My Oath to Not Watch Movies?

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 […]
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