Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

February 11, 2024 2 mins

Do I Have to Wash my Clothes Thrice?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do I have to wash my impure clothes three times in a bucket? I have OCD, so I sometimes have doubts like, “Did I wash my clothes three times?” This is a painful problem. If I have these doubts, do I need to rewash my clothes three times? Answer […]
February 8, 2024 4 mins

Can Parents Dictate When a Married Couple Should Have Children?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I have been married for three years now and live with my in-laws. Do they have the right to dictate when we should have children or instruct us on our future? I find it quite stressful, as I became pregnant in the first year of our marriage, and they […]
February 8, 2024 3 mins

Can I Take Anxiety Medication Based on An Online Doctor’s Prescription?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I experience anxiety with physical symptoms such as shaky hands, blushing, and an increased heart rate. Beta-blockers, typically used to treat high blood pressure, are sometimes prescribed for anxiety as well. I have read about their potential effectiveness in managing anxiety symptoms. Is it permissible to use this medication […]
February 8, 2024 3 mins

What Is “The Great Life of Animals by Damiri” Book About?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  There is a well-known book called “The Life of Animals” (حياة الحيوان الكبرى) by the great Shafi’i scholar al-Damiri.  What can you say about the book and especially about some parts of it that look like the practice of sihr/sorcery? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
February 7, 2024 2 mins

Is One’s Hand Considered Pure After Istinja?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question We understand that najasa (impurity) can be identified through color, taste, and smell. Following the performance of istinja with water, the hand may retain wetness and carry a trace of najas, particularly in terms of smell. In this context, it raises the question of whether a person can touch […]
February 5, 2024 2 mins

Does Experiencing Sexual Arousal Nullify One’s Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to pray while experiencing morning arousal? It takes some time to subside, and waiting too long may cause one to miss Tahajjud. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. There […]
February 5, 2024 2 mins

Is it Obligatory to Specify the Deceased’s Gender When Formulating The Intenti...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it obligatory for me to specify the gender of the deceased when formulating the intention for the prayer, especially in Masjid al-Haram, where I may not be aware of whether the deceased is male or female? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah […]
February 4, 2024 4 mins

What is The Best Way To Pray Witr?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the best manner to pray Witr, and how many units of prayer does it consist of? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. The minimum Witr prayer is one unit, the […]
February 2, 2024 4 mins

How Can I Help My Husband Against Sihr While He is Abroad?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband lives abroad. He doesn’t communicate with me or his family members. When his friends tested him for sihr, my husband’s body began to shake, and then we found out he was under the influence of sihr. He is not coming here and talking to anyone, showing sudden hatred […]
February 1, 2024 3 mins

Can I Be A Hijabi Basketball Player?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have been selected to join my school’s girl’s basketball team. We have our tournament coming up. We are only versing girls, and our coach is a female. Is it permissible for me to play if there are nan mahram there? I would be fully covered, wearing loose clothes, and […]
February 1, 2024 3 mins

Can Men Wear Watches With a Bit of Gold?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question There is a watch crafted from steel, except for the bezel (the circular part with ridges and grooves surrounding the watch), which is made of solid white gold. I’m wondering if it’s permissible for me to acquire it. I know the hadiths prohibiting silk and gold, but opinions suggest that […]
January 28, 2024 6 mins

What Are the Rules of Debate in Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Concerning the rules of debate, is there a limit on the speaking time of each party? Should we allow the question or argument to develop, or can we constantly cut the argument to the point of having speaking time? Should I prevent a person from speaking and developing their argument? […]
January 27, 2024 4 mins

Can I Wear Brands That Appear to Glorify Sins?

Can I Wear Brands that Appear to Glorify Sins? Question Summary Is wearing a jacket of the brand “glorious gangsta” unlawful? Since they’re describing “gangsta” as “glorious”. Will wearing it be unlawful if the brand’s name is that, and text with “glorious gangsta” is written on the jacket? The jacket has many “Gs” on it, […]
January 27, 2024 2 mins

Do I Owe a Penalty for Wearing Underwear in Ihram?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Because of an issue involving urine drops and other discharges, I must wrap a tissue around my private area to prevent my underwear from becoming soiled. The only way for this tissue to remain in place is if I wear underwear. During my Umrah and Hajj pilgrimages, I wore underwear […]
January 27, 2024 3 mins

Can Prayers be Shortened and Combined if Travellers Are Stationed at One Locatio...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question According to the three schools of thought (excluding the Hanafi school, which doesn’t permit combining prayers), if I remain at a fixed location for seven days and occasionally go on day trips lasting only a couple of hours, is it impermissible for me to combine my Dhuhr and Asr, as […]
January 18, 2024 2 mins

Is Social Media Considered Spying?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I understand that spying is prohibited in Islam. However, I would like to inquire about examining someone’s private or public Instagram account (please note that I am following their page), such as checking their followers or followings. Is this also considered as spying? For instance, if the purpose is related […]
January 18, 2024 6 mins

How Should I Manage My Prayers in a Country where Public Prayers Are Illegal?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question This matter is taking a toll on me. I live with my family in France (as residents and not citizens), and I cannot move elsewhere for now. For context, you can’t pray in public buildings (illegal) and virtually anywhere in practice except your home. I’ve heard of residents getting […]
January 18, 2024 3 mins

What Should I Do if My Husband Did Not Issue a Verbal Talaq to His Wife?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband follows the teachings of Imam Shafi‘i. Due to ongoing conflicts with his first wife, he has refrained from meeting her for the past six years. However, no formal divorce (talaq) has been pronounced. The situation escalated to the point where legal intervention was necessary, leading to a […]
January 17, 2024 3 mins

Is Backbiting About Fictional Characters Unlawful?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the past, I used to watch videos where people would discuss the “best character in a show,” initially suggesting one character and then changing their opinion. Is this considered backbiting since they are implying that the initial choice is not the best or not good? At that time, I […]
January 16, 2024 3 mins

Is a Partial Mortgage Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I purchased a house in Canada and covered most of the cost. However, I secured a mortgage equivalent to 1/6th of the property’s value and funded the remaining 5/6th by myself. Subsequently, I rented out the house. As a single mother, I reside in Egypt and utilize the rental income […]
January 14, 2024 2 mins

Can a Second Imam Lead the Prayer After The First Completes The Prayer as a Trav...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to inquire about the permissibility of another individual leading the congregation following the conclusion of two units of prayer by an imam who is a traveler. So far, I understand that after the imam observing Qasr completes his two units of prayer, the followers must complete their […]
January 9, 2024 3 mins

Can I Take Another Insurance Contract to Reduce the First One?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I live in the UK, where you are required by law to buy car insurance. Even with the lowest coverage, insurance at my age is very expensive. I have been given advice by the insurance company that if I pay for home insurance (which I intend never to use or […]
December 21, 2023 2 mins

What Should One Do About Vomit or Expectorate During Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone regurgitates during a prayer, how would he tackle that? Is the regurgitation najis, would it break his prayer if he was to swallow it, spit it out, or keep it in his mouth until salam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah […]
December 20, 2023 2 mins

Am I A Disbeliever for Using the Name, “Devil”?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In my gaming profile, I have chosen the username “devil,” and I have also included non-Muslim names in my profile. Is this considered kufr (disbelief)? Answer Using the name “devil” as a username may be considered inappropriate or disrespectful, as it associates oneself with negative and sinful connotations. However, […]
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