Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

September 19, 2023 2 mins

Can I Delay Making Up a Missed Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If one comes home after traveling and the prayer time has passed for Maghrib, can he do the Maghrib prayer late without sin, or is it an unacceptable act in the Shafi‘i School? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]
September 17, 2023 2 mins

Is Quick Succession Required for Washing Limbs in Ablution?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was performing ablution (wudu) in the bathroom when the water ran out. So, I went to the kitchen, approximately 20 meters away in a straight line, to fill a jug with water and resume my ablution. After returning to the bathroom, I continued with the ablution but realized that […]
September 13, 2023 3 mins

Is it Permissible to Sell Revealing Clothing?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I sell men’s and women’s clothing. I offer men’s jeans, shorts, and T-shirts with various designs (including photos). Additionally, I provide women’s jeans, shorts, tops, leggings, blouses, crop tops, and bodysuits. Shaykh, I would like to inquire if this type of business is permissible in Islam. While most of my […]
September 13, 2023 3 mins

Will Three Consecutive Movements Break One’s Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Will three consecutive movements break Salah? I thought it would perfect the Salah. For example, in movement 1 – In prostration, one hand is a bit higher, and the other is lower (not in a straight line), so I aligned them. Movements 2 and 3 – According to the Shafi‘i […]
September 10, 2023 3 mins

How Should a Once Invalid-Marriage Take Place Anew?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My friend had a Nikkah (marriage), but her Wali (guardian) was not Muslim. When they discovered this, they decided to separate. They didn’t divorce or have khul‘ (divorce for recompense); they just walked away because they were unsure if they could remarry. It has been six months since they parted, […]
September 10, 2023 4 mins

Can We Buy and Prepare Non-halal Food for My Wife’s Christian Grandparents?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My wife and I will be living with my Christian grandparents soon. As they age, they need help doing tasks such as shopping or preparing food. In our area, properly-slaughtered halal meat is either unavailable or prohibitively expensive. What is the ruling on purchasing, carrying, or preparing unslaughtered beef or […]
September 10, 2023 2 mins

What Constitutes the Type of Jewellery-Wearing, that Obviates the Need to Pay Za...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question According to the Shafi‘i School, Zakat does not have to be paid for worn jewelry. Is this the official position of the School? If so, how long must one wear it for this ruling to apply? Someone told me that even just wearing it briefly would suffice. Answer In the […]
September 10, 2023 3 mins

What Should I Do About Dog Contamination in a Washing Machine?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a Hanafi, but I wish to follow the Shafi‘i School. However, my parents do not adhere to a specific School, though they fulfil basic Islamic practices such as prayer and fasting. My parents do not purify their clothes according to the Shafi‘i rules. They put their soiled clothes […]
September 9, 2023 2 mins

How Should I Clean Filth?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My dress became stained with (filth) najas. I only had a bucket of water and a cup to clean the dress. I placed the cup in the water, scooped some water, and poured it onto the stained area. Then, I used my hand to scrub the area and remove the […]
September 9, 2023 2 mins

Are My Debit Card Transactions Lawful If I Forgot About The Bank Charges?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My bank takes a percentage of the price of goods bought with a debit card as a fee for certain types of transactions. I’ve agreed to this previously, obviously. I understand that every such transaction would be an open offer from the bank for the user to accept each time. […]
September 9, 2023 2 mins

Is it Lawful Work to Deliver (Potentially Unlawful) Food?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to deliver non-halal foods? I am considering working as a food delivery driver. This may involve having to deliver pork and non-halal food. A bit of context: As you know, it’s not as easy to find jobs and make money as it used to be. So I’m […]
September 4, 2023 3 mins

Can I Work as a Research Analyst for an Investment Bank?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to know if it is permissible to work as a Research Analyst in alternative investment firms (which include private equity, venture capital, credit, real estate, and hedge funds.) Please guide me on whether working in this role is permissible for all alternative investment firms or only for […]
September 4, 2023 3 mins

Does the Name of a Product Affect its Permissibility?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is the perfume “Christian Dior Sauvage” Halal? Mainly because of the Christian part of the name. How about other perfume names, such as Hermes (which is based on an ancient false deity)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide […]
September 3, 2023 4 mins

How Can I Intend Ablution When Washing My Face?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it necessary to perform the act of “niyya” (intention) simultaneously with the first obligatory step (washing the face)? I find it challenging to perform the intention and simultaneously maintain consciousness of the mind. Due to my OCD and anxiety, I believe these conditions might contribute to my difficulty thinking […]
September 3, 2023 2 mins

Is My Non-Muslim Father in-Law My Mahram (Non-marriageable Kin)?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A few days ago, I came across a mahram chart that stated my husband’s father is considered a mahram. I am curious to know if this chart applies only within a Muslim family tree or if it holds true in other situations. The reason for my inquiry is that my […]
September 1, 2023 3 mins

Do I Need a Ghusl to Recite the Basmala and Dhikr?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If I am in a state of major ritual impurity, can I say Bismillah before making wudu or drinking water? And can I say dhikr and dua from the Quran? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to […]
September 1, 2023 3 mins

Why Do Some Shafi‘i’s Not Grow Their Beards?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have been studying the Shafi‘i opinion on the beard. I read all the answers on SeekersGuidance on beards and know the majority position is that it’s unconditionally disliked to cut the beard less than a fist or more than a fist length, mainly from the chin. How come most […]
September 1, 2023 2 mins

Is The Service of Facilitating Video Editing by Delegating the Work to Others La...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is having a short-form video editing agency lawful or unlawful? Here is what I do: I get clients, and each client pays me ten dollars per video. I hire video editors and pay them $5 per video. So, I send them the videos of my clients, and they edit them, […]
September 1, 2023 2 mins

What Should I Do About the Work I Did Without a Contract?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I recently worked for an organization where there was a drafted employment contract, but it needed to be signed or verbally agreed upon by both parties. Despite this, I performed work for them and was compensated at no specific rate. There are no disagreements between us regarding the payment or […]
September 1, 2023 3 mins

What Can I Do To Save My Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I want to save my marriage, sir. There have been a couple of fights between my mother and wife. After the fights, my wife never mentioned divorce or khula, but recently, she has asked for khula without apparent reason. I have tried my best to convince her, but she remains […]
August 31, 2023 2 mins

How Can I Make a Legally Valid Marriage Contract That Would Be Valid in My Count...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question regarding the validity of a Marriage contract. I am seeking a Marriage contract that includes conditions, confirmed mahr (dowry), and options for immediate or multiple installment payments. However, I have been unable to find such a contract. Additionally, I would like to know if any legal […]
August 26, 2023 3 mins

How Should Places at Extreme Northerly Latitudes Calculate Prayer Times?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question To the best of my knowledge, the time for ‘Isha prayer commences when the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon, known as nautical twilight. Fajr prayer begins when the first hint of light becomes visible on the eastern horizon. Most sources indicate this occurs around 18 degrees below the […]
August 26, 2023 4 mins

Can We Transact with Oppressors and Their Supporters?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is buying products or watching movies produced by oppressors, oppressive governments, or their supporters 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. Believers should not be loyal and support those who defy Allah, […]
August 23, 2023 3 mins

Is Shirbini’s Commentary of Abu Shuja‘ Reliable?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is the Shafi‘i Fiqh book “Al-Iqna‘ fi Hal Alfaz ‘Abi Shuja‘” a reliable and trustworthy book for all Sunni scholars and jurists to study? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Al-Iqna‘ fi […]
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