Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

September 28, 2023 3 mins

May I Purchase a Drink-Mixing Set?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’ve been considering buying a drink mixing set to make mocktails for myself and some friends. However, I have some doubts about mocktails and buying the set. Would it be an imitation of disbelievers? Even if my intention is not that I replace alcohol, it is so I can enjoy […]
September 26, 2023 2 mins

Can I Abbreviate Sacred Expressions?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible and correct to use short forms of Arabic words such as Jzk instead of JazakaAllah and slms instead of Assalamu alaykum? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. While […]
September 24, 2023 2 mins

When Does the Zakat Year of Newly-Discovered Funds Begin?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question The government provided me with a fixed sum of money every month for playing chess for many years. However, I left my homeland (Azerbaijan) and lived in Denmark for an extended period. Upon returning to Azerbaijan for a vacation, I discovered a substantial amount of money on my card, exceeding […]
September 24, 2023 3 mins

What Distinguishes the Cleaning Process Between Light and Moderate Filth?

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. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what […]
September 24, 2023 2 mins

Should I Prefer Ablution to Quenching My Mother’s Thirst?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Concerning the reasons for wiping with dirt: Does this imply that if my mother is a Muslim who neglects prayer and requires water due to severe thirst, I am not permitted to provide her with the water in case I need it for Wudu? Is it because she is not […]
September 24, 2023 2 mins

Regarding the conditions for purifying with stones: What does the phrase “that...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a few questions about the Fatwa titled “The Ship to Salvation” by Ustadh Mostafa Azzam: Regarding the conditions for purifying with stones: What does the phrase “that nothing else contact it” mean? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties […]
September 24, 2023 3 mins

Does the Name of a Product Affect its Permissibility?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I own a watch that has “Michael Kors” written on it. In my country, these words symbolize a cross within Christianity. Despite searching for these words in English dictionaries, this connotation seems unrecognized. I am still determining the appropriateness of wearing this watch. Is it advisable for me to get […]
September 24, 2023 3 mins

Should The Minimum Zakatable Amount be Measured by The Gold or Silver Standards?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does the amount of one’s saved money need to equal the value of 84 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver to pay zakat? There’s a significant difference between the value of that amount of gold and silver. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
September 24, 2023 5 mins

Should I Change My Surname Rahman?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I got married back in 2015. I live in the U.K. of Bangladeshi origin. My surname was Rahman, and my father’s surname is Rahman. However, throughout my life, numerous people told me (especially Middle Eastern passport check people) that my surname is haram and should be amended with a suffix. […]
September 23, 2023 3 mins

Is It Permissible for Me to Postpone Making Up My Missed Fasts?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a student with limited time for religious studies, and I plan to gradually study the fiqh of fasting according to the Shafi‘i Madhab. Consequently, I have been postponing my qadha fasts. Previously, I followed the Hanbali Madhab, which allows the delay of qadha fasts until the next Ramadan. […]
September 23, 2023 4 mins

Can One Partake of Meals Prepared By The Deceased’s Family at The Funeral?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Please clarify the following issues in the Shafi’i School: Partaking of meals at the home of the deceased. Is it the same rule in the funeral house? If a person (e.g., family, neighbors, friends, etc.) goes for consolation in the deceased’s home on the first, second, or third day and […]
September 23, 2023 2 mins

How Does the Shafi‘i School Deal with Liquid Intoxicants as Najasa in the Mode...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How does the Shafiʿi School deal with liquid intoxicants as najasa (ritualistic filth) in the modern era, and is it too restrictive to adhere to today? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Shafi‘i Madhhab on Liquid Intoxicants According to the dominant view of the Shafi‘i […]
September 21, 2023 2 mins

Can I Use Sound Effects in Video Editing?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a video editor. Is adding sound effects to the client’s videos like the “cha-ching” (money sound effect) or mouse click sound effect unlawful? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Nothing […]
September 21, 2023 4 mins

What Can I Do About Stealing Tram Rides?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I used the tram without paying, is this considered stealing? And if yes, do I have to return every penny for every tram stop? Do I need to return anything, or is repentance sufficient, considering that you are not taking something but instead using a service without payment? Also, […]
September 21, 2023 3 mins

Can I Buy a Car With a Norwegian Number Plate Despite The Cross Symbol?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In Norway, the cars have a Norwegian flag on the car plate. The Norwegian flag has a cross on it, and I am not sure if it is possible to have a car without the Norwegian flag in Norway. If it is not possible, but a person does not need […]
September 21, 2023 4 mins

Will My Oath Prevent Me From Janna?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question First and foremost, I know that Allah is the Most Forgiving and forgives all sins, no matter how grave they may be. However, I find myself grappling with a matter from my past. In my youth, I solemnly swore that if I were ever to commit an act of kufr […]
September 21, 2023 2 mins

Can One Receive Payment from Non-Muslims?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling of dealing with and receiving remuneration from people of Jewish faith from Israel? The work has nothing to do with Israel. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. In […]
September 21, 2023 3 mins

What Should I Do if I Promised to Read Quran but Didn’t?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I swore to Allah that I would read the Quran for at least 30 minutes every day to memorize the Holy Quran. When I finished my 12-hour work shift and came home, I started to read it. However, I struggled to keep my attention, and my eyes would close while […]
September 21, 2023 6 mins

What Are the Rules Related to My Non-Muslim Grandparents?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My parents (may Allah bless them) converted before I was born, Alhamdulillah. However, I understand that they were both born from parents who were not married, as is unfortunately common in Western culture. Does this mean that ONLY my grandmother’s parents (if they were married), relatives, siblings, and children are […]
September 20, 2023 2 mins

Should We Renew Our (Marriage) Nikah?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I married a girl who was not present in my country. I’m from Pakistan, and she is from Indonesia. Her father appointed a proxy in Pakistan. The proxy performed the ijab in the presence of two witnesses, and I accepted (qabul) in Urdu. I follow the Hanafi school of thought, […]
September 20, 2023 5 mins

Were We Created From the Coccyx Bone?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to ask about how we understand that we were created from the coccyx bone, as bones form later in the womb. Also, the Quran mentions this when it describes the stages of the embryo, so is it something supernatural or completely unknown, how should we understand this? […]
September 20, 2023 3 mins

How Can I Pray if Pre-Ejaculatory Fluid Constantly Secretes?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can I pray if pre-ejaculatory fluid (madhy) constantly secretes, even throughout prayer time? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. All symptoms that make it difficult or impossible to maintain a state […]
September 19, 2023 1 min

What Happens if I Miss The Prostration of Forgetfulness?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is the Prayer valid if one did not perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sajda al-sahw) for doubts, omissions, or additions in the Prayer? 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 Prostration of […]
September 19, 2023 3 mins

How Can I Heighten My Feeling of Remorse When Repenting From Sins?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the past, I used to frequently discover in-game items and earn commissions in the form of money. Sometimes, I would share my supposedly sad but true story with people to evoke sympathy and receive monetary contributions, even though I didn’t need it. Reflecting on it now, I realize I […]
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