Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I have a family member who has a problem with nail-biting and picking. It has become so bad that it has been the cause of several severe infections and can reach a state of even needing operations. They pray and make ablution and have not tried things like nail […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I find it very hard to get hold of soap or toothpaste that does not have intoxicant ingredients in it one way or another. Is benzyl alcohol (used commonly in soaps) najis because it is an anesthetic even though it is not used as an intoxicant? Are ingredients (used […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is my istinja (washing after relieving oneself) valid if I wipe three times or more with toilet paper, and then used wet toilet paper? Can I use wetted tissue with water or do I have to pour water after the wiping? Answer Thank you for your question. It says […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can a woman place kursuf (tissue)between the labia to remain pure even if there is discharge on the tissue on the side touching the opening of the vagina and the other side is dry? Would discharge be considered still exiting private parts, or does the discharge have to be […]