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 Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Is praying in a room with images, specifically when the images are positioned to the side, more disapproved of in other schools of thought (not Hanafi)? I came across one of your fatwas stating that it is sinful if the images are to the side or in front of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Would you kindly clarify to me what this hadith means and how it’s understood from the perspective of men? The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “The perfume of men is a scent without color, and the perfume of women is colored without scent.” [Tirmidhi; […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have constipation due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Taking ablution (wudu) is challenging for me as my stool doesn’t pass easily, and I often experience gas feelings. Sometimes, I am confident that I release gas, but other times, I am unsure. Since I have a limited 20-minute break at […]