Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

April 6, 2024 2 mins

How Should I Clean Filth?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was cleaning my clothes, which had become impure, while standing up to let the water drain. After cleaning the clothes, I realized that my lower pants were wet. I’m unsure if my lower pants became impure since I stood up straight while cleaning them. Answer In the Name of Allah, […]
April 6, 2024 3 mins

Can I Use Interest to Pay the Penalty for My Broken Oath?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Twelve months ago, I was scammed by a trading business. I had proof from their terms and services that I could request a full refund within 45 days of purchasing the product. I didn’t get a refund from them, and my bank was horrible at handling the situation. Now, nine […]
April 4, 2024 2 mins

Why Can Men Wear Platinum but Not Gold?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Why can men wear platinum, which is more expensive than gold, but are prohibited from wearing gold? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Wearing gold (metal) is prohibited for men because […]
April 4, 2024 2 mins

What Do I Do If I’m Not Sure How Many of My Past Prayers Were Invalid Due to M...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I’ve been studying a Fard Ayn course and realized I’ve made errors in my prayer, such as significant movements that may have invalidated it. However, I’m unsure of how often this happened, making it hard to determine the number of makeup prayers (Qada Salah) needed. What should I do? […]
March 31, 2024 3 mins

Is My Income Unlawful if Some of My Employer’s Wealth is Earned Unlawfully? 

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I am currently working for a non-Muslim family member from time to time. But now that he has received rent from an alcohol company that is renting a place on his farm. My job consists of permissible stuff like watering plants and other similar tasks. Are my earnings lawful […]
March 30, 2024 4 mins

Should I Make Up for Breaking Sunna Acts of Worship in the Shafi‘i School?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  For the Shafi’i School: Is there qada for intentionally breaking a Sunna fast? What about breaking I’tikaf in Ramadan without a valid reason? Also, should I start over if I vowed to perform I’tikaf for three days but missed one unintentionally? Should this I’tikaf be accompanied by fasting? Answer […]
March 30, 2024 3 mins

Does Suicide Due to Depression Guarantee Hellfire?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  If one falls into a deep depression and, as a result, stops eating and drinking, and the lack of water and food leads to a sickness in the body that causes the person to die, will this person go to hell for suicide? Answer In the name of Allah, […]
March 30, 2024 4 mins

How Do the Quran and Sunna Uplift and Guide Disabled Individuals?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  How can verses like [al-Mulk 67:2] help those who are disabled? Is it fair for us to suffer without receiving any benefit while healthy people are reminded to be grateful? How can we find gratitude in our suffering? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
March 29, 2024 3 mins

Can I Consume Meat Sold in My Country if No Halal Options Are Available?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  We live in a small town in Germany, and there are no halal butcher shops except one with a small variety. The others are not Islamic; we don’t know if they’re from Ahl al-Kitab or atheists. Is it allowed to eat meat in Germany since many Germans are atheists, […]
March 29, 2024 3 mins

Does Maslaha (Public Interest) Excuse Compromising Islam for Politics?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  How is Maslaha defined in Sacred Law? Can we, in the West, cooperate with politicians, organizations, and parties representing, e.g. LGBTQ+ interests or other un-Islamic interests if there is an excellent benefit for Muslims? What if these politicians or organizations make good things happen for Muslims, but at the […]
March 27, 2024 4 mins

What Did Imam Shafi‘i Say About the Shi‘a?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’ve read about his sympathy for the Family of Rasulullah (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his love for both Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) and ‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). What were Imam Shafi‘i’s views on the Shi‘a? Answer In the […]
March 26, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible To Work as an Auditor if It Involves Entering Casinos?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  In auditing, we sometimes need to enter a casino to perform stock counts and review client files. Is this permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. As elaborated by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani in this answer Auditing Supplier of Alcohol Company Issue of Permissibility It […]
March 26, 2024 4 mins

How Should I Formulate Intentions for Worship?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question “An intention is a condition for the validity of the prayer. Thus, at an absolute minimum, you should intend that it is [1] a makeup and [2] which prayer it is (i.e. Dhuhr, `Asr, Maghrib, etc.)” I read Ustadh Tabraze Azam’s answer on the ruling for the Hanafi madhab. […]
March 18, 2024 6 mins

Does Imam Shafi‘i Explicitly Prohibit Coercion in Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question He who has one wife or an additional servant must fear Allah, avoiding harm during intercourse. While no specific obligations are mandated, he must provide for her welfare—financially, in residence, clothing, and intimacy. Intercourse should bring pleasure and never be forced upon anyone. What does he mean here? Is […]
February 25, 2024 5 mins

Can I Respond to an Invitation to a Riba-Purchased Home?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for me to accept an invitation from Muslims to a house that was undoubtedly purchased with riba (interest)? Similarly, does the same ruling apply when I must travel in a vehicle financed through Riba? I am concerned about whether, by doing so, I might inadvertently be […]
February 21, 2024 4 mins

Can I Buy Gold or Silver Online?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I recently invested in gold and silver and purchased silver bullion through a reputable online website. The process involved placing a buy order and an immediate email reply containing details for transferring the money within one banking day for transaction processing. Due to my lack of awareness, I transferred […]
February 19, 2024 4 mins

Is Sequence (Tartib) of the Sunna Elements of Ablution Necessary?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I understand that order is an integral of wudu in Shafi‘i Fiqh, but if I did a sunna of ablution in between an obligatory part, would my ablution still be valid? For example, if I did hands, face, mouth, nose, arms, head, and feet because I did the mouth […]
February 17, 2024 4 mins

Am I Sinful for Having a Favorite Attire Different to That of The Prophet (Allah...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I prefer wearing shirts and trousers that fall above the ankle and enjoy wearing suits. However, I’m not fond of wearing thobes. Although I’m aware that white was the Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) favorite color, I prefer colorful attire. This sometimes leads me to question […]
February 16, 2024 3 mins

Can I Have a Problem with the Application of the Penal Code?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to believe that the effectiveness of hudud laws in deterring sin is limited, given their challenging implementation and Allah’s encouragement for leniency? Can I consider the application of hudud in a country as potentially insignificant in preventing sin without it being considered akin to deeming hudud […]
February 13, 2024 5 mins

When Does Jihad Become Personally Obligatory?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When Does Jihad Become Personally Obligatory? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Jihad has a plethora of meanings and applications. Understanding the nuances of these meanings is essential in addressing this […]
February 11, 2024 3 mins

What Should I Do After Mistakenly Adding a Tashahhud in Fajr?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I mistakenly sit for a tashahhud after the first rak‘a in a Fajr prayer, should I pray one or two more raka‘at before sitting for the final tashahhud? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to […]
February 11, 2024 3 mins

Can One Pray Just Before the Time Expires?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling regarding delaying the prayer until the last ten minutes? Upon reflection, I find it reasonable to consider such a practice as a potential sign of a lack of faith. However, is it considered haram, or does it invalidate one’s prayer if performed just a few […]
February 11, 2024 4 mins

How Can Islam Be About Mercy While Some Claim It Promotes Violence?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As I understand it, Islam is characterised by mercy, encompassing compassion towards all of creation and a profound love for the Creator. However, I have encountered quotations from scholars, particularly within the Shafi’i school of thought, that seem to imply severe consequences, including the potential execution of male disbelievers […]
February 11, 2024 3 mins

Am I Obliged to Marry My Girlfriend?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I had a girlfriend, and we loved each other and wanted to marry. However, later, I discovered that she was already married to another man through nikah. Upon learning this, I decided to break up with her, but she refused to end the relationship because she was unhappy with […]
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