Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have read the guidance on wearing a niqab on SeekersGuidance, yet I still have a few questions. I understand that most scholars do not consider the niqab obligatory in the West. I understand it is not obligatory, but is there a benefit to it? I feel guilty for […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  What should one do if faced with compulsory military service that requires shaving the beard, wearing shorts revealing the ‘awrah, and making it difficult to perform the Friday prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Would it make a difference if she brushed her hair with the brush that she bought to style her hair when going out? Answer Thank you for your question.  It is not unlawful for a woman to brush her hair if she goes out without a hijab, or to […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can one lower their gaze when haram is all around? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick provides strategies for lowering the gaze in environments where haram is prevalent. 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 […]