Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

June 10, 2022 2 mins

Will the Angels Die?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question On the Day of Judgment, Allah will command that the soul be taken from Mika’il first, then from Israfil, and finally from Jibril. My question is, why do angels have to die? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which […]
June 10, 2022 2 mins

Can I Have a Pregnancy Even Though I Have Some Health Issues?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am thinking of getting pregnant. However, I have a severe mental illness. I have schizoaffective disorder, thyroid disorder, anxiety, and a skin condition, morphea. I’m taking schizoaffective and thyroid disorder medication and am currently stable for all illnesses. My doctors gave me the go-ahead for pregnancy, but they did […]
June 10, 2022 3 mins

Can I Seek Medical Assistance from Male Doctors as a Woman?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a problem with my veins and was diagnosed with Varicose Veins. If I want to seek medical help and the available professions are male, what shall I do? Spider veins are spreading on my legs, and my legs feel still at times, but I want to make sure […]
June 9, 2022 2 mins

Can I Watch My Wife, Touching Herself for Arousal?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Would it be permissible if my wife sensually and provocatively applies oil/lotion on her body, particularly her private parts, for her husband’s viewing pleasure? At the same time, he experiences orgasm (up to ejaculation, without touching his private parts)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
June 9, 2022 2 mins

Should I Make Up My Prayers Because I Didn’t Take Bath after Madhy Exited from...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Since puberty, I experienced the emission of madhy but didn’t know that I was supposed to perform a purificatory bath after that. Eventually, I learned that I should have. Should I make up every prayer and fast of those months? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
June 9, 2022 3 mins

Is It Valid to Marry without the Presence of a Wali (Guardian)?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is a marriage contract (nikah) valid if it takes place while the guardian (wali) of the girl approves of it and knows that it is happening, but he is not physically there? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which […]
June 8, 2022 3 mins

Why Is Allah Named Al-Salam?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Why is Allah called Al-Salam and not As-Saleem? I do not question to criticize; I question to learn. 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. Allah […]
June 8, 2022 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Have Botox Injections?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Is it permissible to have Botox injections? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to that which is pleasing to Him. Herewith follows an adaptation of the answer to the above question by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Adam […]
June 8, 2022 3 mins

I Asked My Husband If We’re Divorced, and He Said Yes, Is This Considered a Va...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  During a fight between a husband and wife, a wife asked her husband, are we divorced? He said,  unintentionally or by a slip of the tongue, “yes”, but without pronouncing the word divorce. Does the divorce occur? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May […]
June 4, 2022 3 mins

I Threatened My Husband, and He Divorced Me, but Was It Valid?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I am a pregnant woman, and a few weeks ago, my husband and I got into a heated argument in which he got furious while chewing on some khat leaves. He raised his hands to slap me and push me down to the chair in his rage. I got […]
June 4, 2022 2 mins

How Should a Couple Resolve Marital Discord?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am just looking for Islamic advice for my sister. For the last couple of days, she has been fighting almost every day with her husband without any reason. She is distraught now. Please could you provide help on this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
June 4, 2022 3 mins

Will My Marriage to a Hanafi Woman Be Valid?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Will my marriage be valid with a Hanafi woman when the two witnesses are not “upright?” According to the Shafi’i School, Is it compulsory to recite the marriage contract in Arabic? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. First, I advise that you try to […]
June 3, 2022 5 mins

Is it Unlawful to Persist in Doing Disliked Actions (Makruh)?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I would like to know if it’s unlawful to persist, with no concern, in disliked (makruh) actions, for example, eating raw onions or playing chess? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. First, in the Shafi‘i School, there is no distinction between types or levels […]
June 3, 2022 4 mins

Should We Make Dhikr or Pray Sunna Prayers after the Fard Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Should I make Dhikr after the Fard Prayers, or should I perform the connected Sunna prayers after performing the Fard prayers according to Shafi‘i Fiqh? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which pleases Him, Amin. There is some […]
June 3, 2022 2 mins

Do Sunni Muslims Honour the Twelve Imams?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do Sunni Muslims Honour the Twelve Imams? 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. Those referred to as the Twelve Imams in Shi‘a Islam are members of […]
June 3, 2022 3 mins

Which Medical Specialist’s Career Would Incur Greater Rewards?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am a doctor who is deciding on a field to specialize in. I have considered many things and have found that many fields appeal to me. I want to base my decision on what carries the most reward for the hereafter. My two options are: Cardiology – I will […]
June 2, 2022 4 mins

How Can I Touch and Read from the Mushaf If I Have Incontinence?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My question is about incontinence in urine/gas etc., and how to classify it from ordinary. I struggle with incontinence of both urine and gas, so when I use the restroom, I make ablution and pray. On this occasion, someone was saying something funny, and I was laughing simultaneously, feeling […]
June 2, 2022 5 mins

Is the Complete Testification of Faith Anywhere in the Quran and Hadith?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question regarding the Authenticity of the Testification of Faith. People follow a concocted statement, but there is no Authentic hadith behind it that mentions the complete statement ( La ilaha illa Allah Muhammad Rasulullah–There is no god but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God). […]
June 2, 2022 3 mins

Can One Complete a Hajj at Home, and Not Visit the Holy Lands?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I was sitting in the company of two women speaking. The one lady said that her brother had sent her a ticket to London. She then said that she had to postpone her trip due to the travel ban on Saudi Arabia. So, the friend said to her why […]
June 2, 2022 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Have Tattoos Removed?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for someone born a Muslim to remove a tattoo they got when they were young? Also, will Allah Most High forgive them if it is removed? And must they make up any prayers they prayed while having it. Answer Tattoos In the Name of Allah, the […]
May 16, 2022 2 mins

What Should I Do About my Vaginal Discharge?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do I have to change my undergarments if I have some vaginal discharge? Do I need to retake my ablution? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which pleases Him, Amin. This type of moisture (mucus) from a woman’s […]
May 16, 2022 2 mins

What are the Requirements of an Obligatory Purificatory Bath?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it mandatory to reach water to the inner part of the nose (the inner part which can be seen) during the purificatory bath? Is the ghusl valid if we do not allow the water to reach the inner part? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
May 16, 2022 4 mins

Is Fermented Cocoa (Chocolate) Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’m trying to keep things halal (permissible) – food and all. I know that we can’t use alcohol in cooking, thinking that “it will all evaporate” from the heat. And I’ve read the fantastic “A Guide for Consuming Various Meats, Foods, Alcohol, Animal By-Product Ingredients, and Cosmetics” by Shaykh […]
May 13, 2022 5 mins

Can I Hit My Child?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My child used to bite or pull others’ hair out of frustration or wanted something when she was a toddler. Others would tell me to smack her (hit her gently) so she would listen, but I feel like usually smacking damages a child emotionally. Mainly because she was just […]
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