Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

February 22, 2022 6 mins

Is Joking Arrogantly in Games Blameworthy?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When I play games with my friends, I usually become prideful, so I bother them since I’m the worst at games in my friend group. For example, in a racing or shooting game, I’d say, ‘get better, you are rubbish in the game, only if you were as good […]
February 22, 2022 3 mins

Do Sarcastic Remarks about the Prophet’s Eating Behavior Constitute Kufr?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to know if I’m still a Muslim as I am pretty worried. I told my friend that the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) didn’t eat much meat, and she made a joke saying he was an “eating disorder legend” because she thought […]
February 20, 2022 5 mins

Can I Marry My Father’s Cousin? Who Counts as Unmarriageable Kin?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have had strong feelings towards my father’s cousin since childhood, who is two years older than I. I wanted to know if this kind of marriage would be permissible. Still, even if it is, my family wouldn’t approve as they’re more modern. Which family members are considered mahram? […]
February 20, 2022 2 mins

Can a Sports Center Which Is Used for Praying Be Considered a Mosque?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick  Question There is a mosque nearby which was initially a youth center with a soccer/basketball court inside. This center is now called a mosque and has plans to upgrade and become a more prominent mosque, but this may take years. It still retains the indoor soccer arena and is still […]
February 20, 2022 3 mins

Does It Count as a Divorce If My Husband Said, That He’d Take Care of His Ex-w...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A few years ago, my husband said that if his ex-wife were sick and dying, he would probably cry and hug her. Recently I told him, “When you’re older, you’re gonna look for her, right?” He nodded and said, “Yeah yeah,” sarcastically. I don’t know if he meant it […]
February 20, 2022 4 mins

How Do I Make Up Fasting Days I Missed Due to Various Reasons?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I need and want to make up for the times that I have not fasted due to; 1. My period every Ramadan since I was 12 till (now 21 years old). 2. When I was sick in Ramadan (I can’t remember which year it was or for how long […]
February 20, 2022 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Use Gold-Colored Cutlery?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have seen a new trend where people select gold color cutlery for their functions like weddings and other celebrations. Sometimes it is completely gold in color and sometimes it is a mixture of black and gold. It is not real gold. Is it permissible? Answer In the Name […]
February 20, 2022 2 mins

What Do I Do If I Am Not Certain Whether I Passed Wind?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Sometimes I feel a bubble from my backside. It doesn’t feel like wind, more like a bubble. I can feel it in my anus, and sometimes I sit down, then it goes through my legs. Does this break wudu? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
February 19, 2022 2 mins

How Do I Pray to Allah according to Ahl Al-Sunna Wa Al-Jama’a?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I would like to know how to pray Allah according to Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jamaʿa, because I struggle with my prayers, and please make dua for better faith in Allah Most High. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah reward you for your […]
February 19, 2022 3 mins

How Should I Deal with Waswasa (Misgivings) Concerning Domestic Hygiene?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I suffer from extreme OCD, and I live in Australia. Most of my family members aren’t practicing Muslims. I feel there is impurity everywhere in my house. For example, foods that my mum buys, which may contain alcohol and pork, cleaning products, etc. By me cleaning this area because […]
February 19, 2022 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Purchase and Use Down Products?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to purchase and use products made with down feathers? To my understanding, these products are made by collecting the down feathers of un-slaughtered birds. Would the feathers be considered najis (filth)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties […]
February 19, 2022 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Collect Ad Revenue from Online Services?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If one manages a website with halal content, would it be permissible to collect ad revenue from online services such as Google? The website owner does not have authority over what type of ads are shown; the content is typically determined by the visitor’s search history. As such, the […]
February 19, 2022 3 mins

Did the Prophet Receive Revelation from Satan?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A non-muslim baffled me with a question when he said that our Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to receive revelation, at times, in a sound like bells & then our Prophet said that bells sounds are from among the instruments of Shaytan. In another report, […]
February 19, 2022 5 mins

Are Sentimental Teddy Bears Permissible for Grown-Ups?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I own a stuffed toy (a dog or bear, it’s hard to tell) that was given to me as a child by my grandmother, who lives abroad. Is keeping it and sleeping with it haram now that I’m an adult? It’s very precious to me since it makes me […]
February 19, 2022 2 mins

What Exactly Happens Immediately after One Dies?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick  Question I have recently suffered a few deaths in the family and came to the realization that I do not have a good understanding of death in Islam. What exactly happens immediately after one dies? Can you explain the barzakh? What is the best prayer to recite for our deceased family? […]
February 19, 2022 3 mins

Can I Move Out Due to Abusive Parents and Siblings?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am tired of my parents lying and they never admit the wrongs they have done to me, particularly my mother. My father & my brother physically abused me mercilessly. My mother, who used Islam as a weapon, denies this. If I accuse her of her past ill-doings and […]
February 19, 2022 3 mins

May I Use Skincare Products with Fermented Extracts?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling of using skincare products that contain fermented extract i.e., Mugwort and Ginseng, etc. which is vegan and alcohol-free? Would it still be considered unlawful and/or filth (najis) because it is extracted from the fermentation process even though it does not contain alcohol? Answer In the […]
February 18, 2022 1 min

Who Does the Verse about Speaking from behind a Curtain Refer To?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is Surah Ahzab 33:53 stating that there should be a curtain while communicating with the Prophet’s wives (Allah be pleased with them), specific for them, or is it general for every Muslim? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide every dimension of […]
February 17, 2022 3 mins

What Do I Do If I’m Not Sure If I Had a Wet Dream?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I had a weird, but not a wet dream, but I did see a woman with a hijab. I slept for about two hours, so everything would be wet if I had a wet dream. I touched my tip to smell with my finger but my finger touched my […]
February 17, 2022 4 mins

What Extent of Raising the Hijab Is Considered to Be like the Hump of a Camel?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it lawful to slightly enlarge my head? I’m not referring to the bun, which is always below my neck. I’m referring to the upper skull part. I use a band of three centimeters to raise it slightly. Will it fall under the category whom the Prophet (may Allah […]
February 17, 2022 3 mins

How Do I Pray Like Allah Is Seeing Me or I Am Seeing Allah?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How do I pray like Allah is seeing me or I am seeing Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to the belief and way of life that is pleasing to Him. Thank you so much for this treasured question. […]
February 17, 2022 6 mins

Is It Unlawful to Watch Movies or Read Novels?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I love games that are story-based with choices or graphic novels and movies, but the actions portrayed are, of course, not typical Muslim behavior. I have watched and played many things like this, but it doesn’t affect my behavior as I know it is fictional. The religious rulings online […]
February 17, 2022 4 mins

Should I Pray in Congregation or with My Spouse?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What would be better if one is unable to pray in congregation at the earliest valid time? Should I pray with a later (Hanafi) congregation or with my wife at home? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to the belief […]
February 15, 2022 3 mins

Does Playing a Break-Up Song Constitute a Valid Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Years ago, I played a break-up song and sang it and my husband said “don’t sing to me.” I told him I wasn’t singing to him. I regret singing it. Does it count as a divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah […]
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