Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

April 9, 2022 3 mins

What If Wife Took an Oath to Leave Husband?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question We have been married for sixteen years, but my husband keeps making promises and breaking them. The last promise was that he would not delete any messages sent to his family, and I made an oath in front of him to understand the seriousness of hurting me by lying and […]
April 9, 2022 3 mins

What Happened in The Batte of Siffin?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I once read a narration in Sahih Al-Bukhari where a person told another not to join an Army (I can’t fully remember if this was referring to Sayyidina Ali’s army) and then a Hadith was mentioned. When I read that, I believed Sayyiduna Ali was on the truth and so […]
April 9, 2022 3 mins

Is a Fade Haircut Prohibited?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have heard scholars saying that the origin of the karahiya of the Qaza‘ haircut is because it looked indecent. Or that the fade is not prohibited because the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) referred to a common practice where the Arabs shaved their kids’ […]
April 8, 2022 2 mins

Do I Need to Repay a Canceled Loan?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I took out a student loan intending to pay it off before the charge of interest. The government might cancel it. Is it more honorable and beloved to Allah that I pay it off anyway and as soon as I can? What are the considerations? Answer In the Name […]
April 3, 2022 4 mins

Can a Muslim Be a Professional Cricketer?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can a Muslim be a professional Cricketer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide every dimension of our lives to that which pleases Him. As long as no unlawful elements are involved, sports and exercise are permissible, and therefore, getting paid for […]
April 1, 2022 3 mins

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

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I touch a Mushaf when I suffer from urinary incontinence? What should I do before touching It? 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. Amin. All symptoms that make it […]
March 31, 2022 3 mins

Is Using a Pseudonym Permitted in Islam? 

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is using a pseudonym Permitted in Islam? My work requires using an English pseudonym since I work in an English-based call center that works for an internet provider, and we sell internet service to their customers. For example, my name is Hammad and I use “Adam” to introduce myself […]
March 31, 2022 3 mins

The Strong Believer: Grounding before Ramadan (Cape Town, South Africa)

On Saturday, 12 March 2022, SeekersGuidance hosted a spiritual walk and outdoor picnic at the Rondebosch Common in Cape Town, South Africa. Rondebosch Common is an open common of about 40 hectares (100 acres). A common is defined as “a piece of open land for public use, especially in a village or town.” It is […]
March 29, 2022 2 mins

What Should I Do with Objects With Allah’s Name on Them When Entering Uncl...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a few objects, such as a ring, prayer beads, and amulets that contain the names of Allah, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), or Quranic verses in Arabic. I wear these objects regularly, and they are uncomfortable or challenging to remove every time I […]
March 24, 2022 4 mins

Did Any Children Die When Allah Destroyed Past Cities?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When Allah destroyed cities or when Allah flooded the land after Prophet Nuh built his ship, were there any children and babies that died due to the events? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to that which […]
March 24, 2022 2 mins

How Can I Deal with Doubts I Experience during Ablution?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Would you please help me with a question that has been a huge trial for me because I cannot find a satisfactory answer? I know that one should ignore doubts about breaking wudu after completing the wudu or during prayer. What about doubts experienced during ablution? I get this […]
March 24, 2022 4 mins

What Should I Do with Interest I Didn’t Ask For?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My wife and I lent a small amount of money to a friend of hers with the expectation that she would pay that same amount back the next day. She was two days late, but we received the principal alongside an additional 10% and a food item as an […]
March 24, 2022 5 mins

What Should I Do about an Unlawful Transaction That I Can’t Reverse?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I took part in a transaction buying something permissible. The seller was not a Muslim and I was doubtful if the method of the transaction was permissible, but with (poor) reasoning thinking it was okay and went ahead before asking a scholar. I later asked and was told this […]
March 8, 2022 4 mins

Does This Count as a Valid Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband became upset with me and left the house until I left. I told my co-wife to ask our husband to grant me a khula‘ while she was on the phone with him. He replied yes. I had not received my dowry before this. A month later, we did […]
March 8, 2022 2 mins

Is It Unlawful to Watch Wrestling If They Are Fully Covered?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it unlawful to watch wrestling if they are fully covered? If it is unlawful, how can I stop watching wrestling? 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 […]
March 7, 2022 6 mins

Do I Have to Obey My Mother in Something about Which She Took an Oath?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick  Question My mom swore by Allah (Wallahi/اقسم بالله ) that: “if you tell your husband anything about our family it won’t go unnoticed and I will take you apart.” She swore that I was not allowed to tell him anything, referring to inner family conflicts. Do I have to obey […]
March 6, 2022 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Keep My Friend’s Money in a Sharia-Approved Profit-Bearin...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A friend of mine gave me a sum of money to keep in my bank account on his behalf. Would it be permissible to keep this money in a Sharia Approved profit-bearing savings account while keeping it safe for him? And would the profit earned from this money be […]
March 6, 2022 4 mins

Preparing for Ramadan by Maximizing the Benefits of Sha’ban with Practical Tip...

Alhamdulillah, the month of Sha‘ban has dawned over us, and this marks the final stretch to Ramadan. About Fasting in Sha‘ban It was reported in the two Sahih hadith compilations that Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not fast any […]
February 25, 2022 2 mins

I Suffer under Hair Loss. What Is the Minimum Requirement for Ghusl?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick  Question I suffer from Male pattern baldness. Washing my hair frequently leads to hair loss. Is it ok to wipe my head to fulfill my Ghusl, or is it required to wash my hair if I suffer from hair loss? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
February 25, 2022 3 mins

Can I Snuggle with Same-Gender Friends without Sexual Intentions?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question So let’s say hypothetically speaking, I’m affection craving, but due to my sexuality, I can’t pursue marriage. Would it be OK if I cuddled/snuggled with a man as long as it didn’t evolve into anything sexual to fill the emotional void within me? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]
February 25, 2022 4 mins

Are the Relatives of My In-Laws My Non-marriageable Kin (Mahram)?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Are my father-in-law’s brothers my unmarriageable kin (mahram)? Since my father’s brother is a mahram for me. Who is unmarriageable kin from one’s in-laws? Also, from the husband’s mother’s side, who are mahrams? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide every dimension of our […]
February 24, 2022 2 mins

Is Dust from Dried Urine on a Wall Impure?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question There is a lime wall in my house that was impure with urine. It is dry now. I was hanging my clothes, and they rubbed against the wall. There was some dust, not thick but slight, and white with a big line of dust on my clothes. I can […]
February 24, 2022 4 mins

Do the Prophets’ Souls Roam Around?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can the Prophets roam worldwide, and are the souls of the deceased allowed to roam around the world to see their descendants, etc., on Thursday/Friday night, and what is the evidence for that? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to […]
February 22, 2022 2 mins

How Do We Deal with Mistakes While Fasting as Expiation for a Broken Oath?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A person broke an oath and performed the expiation by fasting for three days. While fasting on the third day, he sniffed water while making wudu. If he did this intentionally and water got into his throat, does he have to redo all the days he fasted (three days) or […]
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