Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

September 30, 2024 4 mins

Can I Engage in Remembrance and Supplication If I Owe Neglected Missed Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am currently making up several years’ worth of missed obligatory prayers and am keen to maintain a balanced approach to my spiritual practices. I have learned that one must not pray voluntary prayers while still having missed obligatory ones to make up. In light of this, I would appreciate […]
September 28, 2024 4 mins

What If Compulsory Military Service Compelled Me to Expose My ’Awra and Miss J...

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 […]
September 28, 2024 5 mins

What Does Sacred Law Say About Praying in a Room with Images?

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 […]
September 28, 2024 3 mins

Should Men’s Fragrance be Colorless?

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; […]
September 28, 2024 3 mins

What Should I Do About Uncontrollable Gas Passing?

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 […]
September 28, 2024 3 mins

Can Individuals or Zakat Collectors Delay Paying Zakat?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to collect Zakat from people for future use? Can I save my Zakat to use in the future? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Upon the fulfilment of the […]
September 28, 2024 3 mins

What Happens When a Husband Goes Missing?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a husband has left and disappeared, abandoning the marriage without expressing a desire for divorce, what are the applicable rules for the wife? How long is she expected to wait? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us […]
September 28, 2024 3 mins

Is My Wife Divorced If I Thought of Her While Speaking About Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I converse with my wife, narrating stories about other people’s divorces. Upon mentioning “divorce” in one of these stories, I couldn’t help but think of my wife. Consequently, after these discussions, I am concerned about the validity of my own marriage. Does this render the divorce valid, and what action […]
September 28, 2024 5 mins

What Did Imam Shafi‘i Mean by “Taghbir”?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is precisely meant by Taghbir, as mentioned by Imam Shafi‘i as he said: “I have left behind me in Baghdad something that was innovated by the heretics that they called taghbir, which used to distract people from the Quran.” [Refer to Hafiz Diya al-Din al-Maqdisi, Juz Ittiba al-Sunan [pp.28-29] […]
September 27, 2024 2 mins

What if I Prayed Without Doing Proper Prostrations?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I prayed and prostrated while sitting down. However, I was unaware that I should stretch further so that my head could touch my knee or that I should reach my knee. Is my prayer valid, as my forehead did not go to my knee and was just in the air? […]
September 25, 2024 2 mins

Could Random Words Constitute Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question 1. My wife asked me a general question about food, and I answered “no” with the intention of divorce. Will this event count as a divorce? 2. Will saying these short words with the intention of divorce be counted? “Go” / “Enough” / “No” / “Alone” Answer In the Name […]
September 24, 2024 3 mins

Can I Cover My Face in Ihram?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I will be performing ‘Umra in sha Allah. Could I drape my scarf over my face like a veil when in ihram? Is this permissible, or should I just leave my face uncovered? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]
September 24, 2024 2 mins

Can I Marry A Pregnant Woman Unsure of the Validity of Her Previous Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I recently met someone I’m interested in marrying, but there’s a unique situation to consider: she is currently pregnant. Before this, she was married, but both she and her family believed that the marriage contract was invalid due to her and her ex-husband committing zina (adultery) and getting married before […]
September 19, 2024 2 mins

Should I Repeat Past Congregational Prayers for Omitting the Fatiha?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have recently discovered that it is mandatory to recite Fatiha in silent congregation as a follower. I swore to Allah (Most High) to pray every Prayer as long as I live. Now that I realised those prayers were invalid, do I have to fast for three days, or […]
September 17, 2024 3 mins

Does Internal Laughter Invalidate One’s Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does Internal Laughter Invalidate One’s Prayer? Answer Question Summary During my prayer, I sometimes recall something amusing and try to avoid laughing by keeping it in my thoughts. Does this action invalidate my prayer? In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties […]
September 15, 2024 1 min

Is It Permissible for a Male to Have a Female Friend for Mental Support? – Sha...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for a male to have a female friend for mental support? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses the permissibility of a male having a female friend for mental support. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from […]
September 15, 2024 1 min

My Father’s Income Is Haram. Can I Accept Money from Him? – Shaykh Irshaad S...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My father’s income is haram. Can I accept money from him? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick clarifies whether it is permissible to accept money from a father whose income is haram. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several […]
September 15, 2024 1 min

Can One Marry a Convert Who Was Born Out of Wedlock? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can one marry a convert who was born out of wedlock? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick addresses the permissibility of marrying a convert born out of wedlock. 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 […]
September 15, 2024 1 min

Is the Money I Earned from Selling Books with Missing Pages Halal? – Shaykh Ir...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is the money I earned from selling books with missing pages halal? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses whether the money earned from selling books with missing pages is halal. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several […]
September 14, 2024 1 min

How Much Certainty Is Required When Dealing with the Transfer of Impurity? – S...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How much certainty is required when dealing with the transfer of impurity? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the level of certainty required when dealing with the transfer of impurity. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several […]
September 14, 2024 1 min

Is It Permissible for Me to Stop Talking to a Friend Who Betrayed My Trust? – ...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for me to stop talking to a friend who betrayed my trust? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick addresses whether it is permissible to stop talking to a friend who betrayed your trust. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He […]
September 14, 2024 1 min

Does Wearing Make-Up Prevent Water from Reaching the Skin during Wudu? – S...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does wearing make-up prevent water from reaching the skin during wudu? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses whether wearing makeup prevents water from reaching the skin during wudu. 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 […]
September 14, 2024 1 min

Do past Donations to a Poverty Organization Count as Zakat? – Shaykh Irshaad S...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do past donations to a poverty organization count as Zakat? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains whether past donations to a poverty organization can be considered Zakat. 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 […]
September 14, 2024 1 min

I Accidentally Drank Leftover Water after Wudu. Is My Fast Broken? – Shaykh Ir...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I accidentally drank leftover water after wudu. Is my fast broken? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick clarifies whether accidentally drinking leftover water after performing wudu breaks the fast. 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 […]
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