Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

October 25, 2023 3 mins

Can a Woman in Her Waiting Period (‘Idda) Attend Her Husband’s Funeral?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What can a woman in her waiting period (idda) do or what is she not allowed to do? Can she travel to attend her Husband’s funeral if it is out of town? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]
October 25, 2023 2 mins

Can I Make Istinja in a Lavatory Without a Light?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I do istinja and clean my privates in a dark toilet? (Without being able to visually verify I have removed all impurity, but know in my heart that I have) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide […]
October 25, 2023 3 mins

Does Divorce Take Place If Husband Says Yes Okay When Wife Says You Are Single R...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was having a casual talk with my wife over the phone, who is in another country at the moment, and while we were talking, she said to me, ‘ Right now you are single’, to which I replied Yes, okay. My question is, does a divorce occur by […]
October 23, 2023 2 mins

How Should a Husband Take His Wife Back after Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Based on my understanding (please correct me if I’m wrong), one must have a sound mind and only need to utter the words like “I take you back as my wife” within the iddah period of the wife. Ruju is also only valid for one and two talaq. My […]
October 23, 2023 3 mins

Can Women Travel Without a Mahram According to The Shafi‘i School?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Saudi laws allow a woman to travel for Umra and Hajj without a mahram when she reaches the age of 45. As for the Shafi‘i school of thought, it’s advisable to consult with a knowledgeable scholar or authority within that school to determine their specific stance on this matter. This […]
October 22, 2023 3 mins

Can I Offer Services to Meditation-Based Healers?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My company runs an automation agency where I assist clients in automating their businesses and building efficient systems. My client is a Chinese doctor who discusses healing using ancient Chinese techniques. They are faith healers, and when I realized this after giving them my service for a couple of months, […]
October 22, 2023 4 mins

Can I Pray to Remove My Ex-Husband From Our Lives?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a six-year-old son who was born just after I converted to Islam. His father is not Muslim and strongly dislikes Islam, pushing him towards things that harm his health and faith. Am I allowed to make dua and ask Allah to remove him from our lives? Additionally, I […]
October 22, 2023 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Donate Breastmilk to a Hospital?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to donate breastmilk to a hospital? Many babies may drink it, and I will be unaware who receives it, so I want to know if it’s permissible. If I have a son, is it permissible to donate breastmilk locally to someone in need who also has a […]
October 22, 2023 4 mins

What Is the Ruling on Living in a Sorority?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it lawful to live at the kappa house? It says it’s a Greek house, so would that be shirk? It is for girls only and on campus, so it’s convenient and looks fun. It’s a society with connections with Greek mythology, so would it be permissible for me to […]
October 22, 2023 3 mins

What Is the Ruling on Smoking according to the Shafi’i School?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the Ruling on Smoking According to the Shafi‘i School? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Most contemporary scholars opine that smoking tobacco is unlawful based on the established evidence […]
October 20, 2023 2 mins

Which Tashahhud Should a Latecomer Read?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I reached the second rak‘a along with the imam during the Fajr prayer, and when the imam sat down for the tashahud to complete the salah, he should recite the Tashahud Thani (the second tashahud). I’m uncertain about which tashahud to recite. Should I recite the Tashahud Awal (the first […]
October 15, 2023 4 mins

How Should I Clean My Washing?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What distinguishes the cleaning process between light filth and medium filth? It appears that light filth, despite being less significant, is easier to purify than moderately impure virtual filth. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Unless you are confident that najasa (filth as described by […]
October 14, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Clean Wet Clothes Affected by Filth?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Suppose I have a damp spot on my clothing (from sweat, water used for cleaning, or any other source), and impurity comes into contact with it (such as pre-semen, blood, etc.). Is it enough to clean only the part of the clothing directly touched by the impurity? Answer In the […]
October 14, 2023 2 mins

Should a Latecomer Raise His Hands Upon Rising After The Imam Completes The Pray...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A latecomer arrives for prayer. The imam has finished the prayer, but the latecomer has only completed one rakat. Should the latecomer raise his hands to shoulder level after the imam says his Salam or do it in his third rakat? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
October 13, 2023 3 mins

Does Wet Tobacco Contaminate Clothing?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  What is the ruling on tobacco in Islam? Does using tobacco invalidate wudu (ablution)? If the moisture from tobacco comes into contact with clothing, do these clothes become impure for praying salah (prayer)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties […]
October 12, 2023 2 mins

Is Pool Water Purifying?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is pool water purifying, and does going in a pool purify you from physical impurities? It has bleach and smells like it. Does it count as purifying? My hair was impure, then I got it braided tightly, and I didn’t want to open it, so does going in the pool, […]
October 11, 2023 2 mins

What Happens to My Prayers if I Consume Unlawful Food by Mistake?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I came across an answer stating that if one unknowingly consumes Haram meat, even after investigating its Halal status and being deceived regarding its legality, they are not held accountable for the sin. However, the consequences of their prayers and supplications may persist. To the best of my knowledge, it […]
October 7, 2023 3 mins

Can I Teach Worldly Subjects Without Having Formally Learned About Them?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I’m learning about NFTs (business/trading NFT) through YouTube and the internet. I have no experience in it, never tried it, because I am young so I don’t have enough money to trade NFTs. I have an Instagram page where I teach people about NFTs and give them advice. All […]
October 6, 2023 3 mins

Does Laughing Outside of Prayer Break My Wudu?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When does laughing out lead break the wudu and prayer? Does laughing with an open mouth with ablution outside of prayer break your ablution, or is this only in prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to […]
September 29, 2023 3 mins

What Should I Do About My Oath to Not Watch Movies?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question regarding taking an Oath to Allah. A few weeks ago, I was sick and swore to Allah that I wouldn’t watch movies. Now I wonder whether this Oath I took is valid. For example, I said I did not want to watch movies and took an […]
September 29, 2023 5 mins

Can We Ask Our Mother to Contribute to the Rent?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My question relates to the financial support that we, as four siblings (two boys and two girls), must provide for my elderly mother. I (her son) purchased a home right next to my current dwelling for my mother (my father is late) so that she can have her own space […]
September 29, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Deal with Madhy Discharge?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a job and need to leave early every morning. When I wake up and head to the shower, I often experience “madhy” coming from my private area. I don’t have the time to wait for the madhy to stop, so I proceed with my shower. However, the madhy […]
September 29, 2023 4 mins

Can I Perform ‘Umra With My Foster Father?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Am I allowed to perform ‘Umra with my foster father, who looked after me for many years? Since one or two days after my birth, they have adopted me, so is this man a mahram (unmarriageable kin) to me? I am 26 years old, and my foster mother is no […]
September 28, 2023 4 mins

Are Games With Subtle Portrayals of Liberal Gender Roles Unlawful?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question regarding the video game “SpongeBob” and its potential influence on perceptions of masculinity and femininity. The game features characters like SpongeBob, a boy who often cries, and Sandy, a girl who is depicted as strong and helpful to SpongeBob. Some have criticized this portrayal as conveying […]
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