Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

October 4, 2022 7 mins

The Strong Believer Article Four – Healthy Bodies, Minds, and Souls

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Article Four of Twelve in SeekersGuidance Scholar Shaykh Irshaad Sedick’s “The Strong Believer” Series: Muslim Gym-Etiquettes The Strong Believer is a podcast (and now, a series of articles) for young Muslims seeking to improve their bodies, minds, and souls. This podcast series by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick is intended to assist Muslims aged 20 and […]
October 1, 2022 2 mins

Reader on Unfulfilled Supplications

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate SeekersGuidance Readers provide the seeker with a purposely curated list of articles, answers, podcasts, and courses from SeekersGuidance, on a particular topic. These guides serve as a gateway to knowledge and guidance. Allah Most High says, “When My servants ask you (O Prophet) about Me: I am […]
September 27, 2022 7 mins

Should I Stick to One School of Thought or Become a Ghayr-Muqallid?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I know of a Ghayr-muqallid (non-follower of a traditional School of Law), who wants me to leave my school of thought (madhhab) to become a Ghayr-muqallid as well in order to follow “the strongest opinion” in every matter. Should I stick to my madhhab or become a ghayr-muqallid? Answer […]
September 27, 2022 10 mins

Should I Cut Ties with my Grandfather for Abandoning Traditional Schools of Law?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it compulsory for me to boycott my grandfather? After giving a triple divorce to my grandmother in one meeting, he started following an opinion that it counts as one. He was a Hanafi, but now he is a Ghayr-muqallid (non-followers of a traditional School of Law), and he […]
September 23, 2022 3 mins

Can I Work for a Glass-Bottle Maker That Sells to Beer Companies?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to work for a glass-bottle manufacturer that occasionally sells bottles to beer companies? Answer All praise belongs to Allah, Most High. May He shower His beloved, our Prophet, with His choicest peace, blessings, and salutations. It is generally permissible to work for a glass-bottle manufacturer. It […]
September 23, 2022 2 mins

Can I Take an Interest-Based Loan to Stay Out of Prison?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question The court ordered me to pay high alimony money because of my ex-wife’s lies and deceit. I can’t pay now & she disagrees on installments. I’m the only earner in my family, and I support my parents and siblings. As I’m unable to pay, an arrest warrant has been […]
September 2, 2022 5 mins

The Strong Believer Article One – Healthy Bodies, Minds, and Souls

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Article One of Twelve in SeekersGuidance Scholar Shaykh Irshaad Sedick’s “The Strong Believer” Series: Introductions The Strong Believer is a podcast (and now, a series of articles) for young Muslims seeking to improve their bodies, minds, and souls. This podcast series by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick is intended to assist Muslims aged 20 […]
September 1, 2022 6 mins

The Strong Believer Article Two – Healthy Bodies, Minds, and Souls

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Article Two of Twelve in SeekersGuidance Scholar Shaykh Irshaad Sedick’s “The Strong Believer” Series: Being Healthy for Allah The Strong Believer is a podcast (and now, a series of articles) for young Muslims seeking to improve their bodies, minds, and souls. This podcast series by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick is intended to assist […]
September 1, 2022 8 mins

The Five Levels of Prayer

In this article, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick elucidates the five levels of prayer believers can find themselves in. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “A person may offer a prayer, and nothing of it is recorded for him except one-tenth of it, one-ninth of it, one-eighth of it, one-seventh of it, one-sixth […]
August 29, 2022 5 mins

Is the Quranic Metamorphosis-Punishment Literal?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the mainstream and orthodox position on Al-Maskh (Metamorphosis), specifically related to Surah al-A’raf (7:163-166) and the transformation into apes and pigs? Did Allah physically transform them into apes and pigs for disobeying his command and fishing on the Sabbath? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
August 21, 2022 2 mins

Is Apologetics Needed to Defend Sacred Law?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Controversial laws like a father marrying off prepubescent children without their consent, polygamy, etc. are usually addressed by scholars with secular laws in addition to marriage contracts and is seen as a good initiative. Is Sacred Law not enough? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
August 21, 2022 2 mins

What Should I Do if I Experience Unintentional Incestuous Lust?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was sitting with my daughter when suddenly she put her hand on my leg. I started feeling lust without any intention because of her hand on my leg. I also had some erection because of the lust. It all happened unintentionally. I didn’t intend any lust towards my […]
August 21, 2022 4 mins

How Can I Keep Up with My Prayers in My Busy and Hectic Life?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I do shift work, and I’m by myself in the office. We do not get breaks, and all we get is ten minutes, sometimes. My working shift sometimes falls on a Friday, making it impossible to attend the mosque for Friday prayer. I’m busy with my family at home, […]
August 12, 2022 3 mins

Is It Permissible for Me to Watch Anime?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I watch Anime, and there are many female characters. I don’t feel anything wrong when I watch those characters because they are not real. Is it permissible for me to watch them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which […]
August 12, 2022 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Use Hormonal Contraception to Regulate Period Flow?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My menstrual cycle can last up to two weeks. My doctor recommended hormonal birth control to help “regulate” my menstrual cycle and shorten its duration. As I am not married, I do not require birth control. Is it still permissible for me to use it for the purpose my doctor […]
August 12, 2022 3 mins

What Constitutes a Valid Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to know how many divorces are issued by this dialogue: Husband: “I’m done.” Wife: “What do you mean?” Husband: “Divorce. I’m done.” Wife “What do you mean?” Husband: Divorce, I’m done. You mentioned it twice. I’m giving you what you want. I’m done.” What if the husband […]
August 11, 2022 1 min

How to React to Praise?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is an appropriate reaction to praise as per the dictates of Sacred Law? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which pleases Him, forgive us for our shortcomings, and alleviate our difficulties, Amin. When the Companions (Allah be pleased with […]
August 7, 2022 3 mins

Can I Pray Tahiyyat Al-Masjid (Greeting the Mosque) If I Owe Make-Up Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I know I can combine Fajr qadha with Tahiyyat al-Masjid. What if I have qadha prayers but no fajr qadhas? Should I abstain from praying Tahiyyat al-Masjid upon entrance into the mosque during Friday khutba and other occasions? Should I also abstain from Tahiyyat al-Masjid when I have enough Fajr […]
August 4, 2022 3 mins

How Should I Deal with Waswasa about Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Please answer my question directly and do not refer me to other answers. I am a man who is dealing with Waswas, uncertainty, and doubts about divorce; I argued with my wife yesterday and was a little irritated. I said these words several times: “We can’t stay together like this […]
July 30, 2022 2 mins

Is Masturbation Still Unlawful after Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I know that masturbation is haram in Islam. But my question is, is it still haram after marriage? When married, are you only allowed to receive sexual pleasure from your partner (and not yourself)? I’m sorry if this question is a bit uncomfortable. I’d like to know. Answer In the […]
July 29, 2022 4 mins

Is Competing in Tournaments for Prizes Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I compete in billiards tournaments for the federation, where you pay ten euros to participate. We don’t win money. Instead, first, second, and third place wins inexpensive symbolic cups. The organizer buys the cups before we pay our membership. Can I participate in this tournament despite the organizer and […]
July 29, 2022 3 mins

Does Telling Someone You’re Divorced Count as a Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a husband was asked by someone, not his wife, “Have you divorced your wife?” And he jokes and says, “Yes” does it count as a divorce? Does it still count if he doesn’t know that it would count? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
July 29, 2022 2 mins

How Should One Address Repeated Masturbation during Ramadan?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Suppose someone had masturbated during Ramadan and made Qada for this. Then the person masturbated and broke their fast again in the next Ramadan. Would only a Qada be needed to make up for the fast, or is an expiation of fasting sixty days consecutively required? Answer In the Name […]
July 27, 2022 3 mins

How Can I Perform ‘Umra While I Suffer from Chronic Flatulence?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question about a person with chronic flatulence. How can he perform ‘Umra? Similarly, how would one go about performing the Tawaf, kissing the Hajr Al-Aswad, or the Sa’i between Safa and Marwa? Then while in the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) mosque, how […]
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