Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

July 28, 2024 1 min

Why Are There So Many Differences among the Scholars? – Shaykh Irshaad Sed...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Why are there so many differences among the scholars? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains why differences among scholars exist, highlighting the diversity of interpretation and methodologies within Islamic scholarship. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several […]
July 28, 2024 1 min

How Can One Avoid Being Overwhelmed by Injustices All around Them? – Shayk...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can one avoid being overwhelmed by injustices all around them? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick offers practical advice on how to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the injustices in the world.   Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from […]
July 28, 2024 3 mins

How Does the Shafi’i School Address “Gharar” (Uncertainty) in Contracts?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How does the Shafi‘i School approach the “Gharar” (uncertainty) issue in contracts, and what are the limits to acceptable uncertainty in a contract? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. When there is […]
July 26, 2024 1 min

What Should I Do If I Prayed Istikhara but Received No Dream? – Shaykh Irshaad...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What should I do If I prayed Istikhara but received no dream? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains what to do if you pray Istikhara but do not receive a dream, emphasizing trust in Allah’s guidance. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. […]
July 26, 2024 1 min

Does Supplication Change the Decree of Allah, and How? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does supplication change the decree of Allah, and how? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explores whether supplication can change Allah’s decree and the ways it impacts a believer’s life. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars […]
July 26, 2024 1 min

How Should Spouses of Different Schools Manage Their Practice of Sacred Law? –...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should spouses of different schools manage their practice of sacred law? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick offers guidance for spouses following different Islamic schools on harmonizing their practice of sacred law. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from […]
July 26, 2024 1 min

What Is the Shafi’i View on the Duration of Maghrib Prayer Time? – Shaykh Ir...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the Shafi’i view on the duration of maghrib prayer time? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick outlines the Shafi’i perspective on the duration of Maghrib prayer time, providing clear guidance for proper observance. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received […]
July 26, 2024 1 min

What Is the Middle Path according to the Scholars of Islam? – Shaykh Irshaad S...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the middle path according to the scholars of Islam? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the concept of the Middle Path in Islam as understood by scholars, emphasizing its importance in leading a balanced and moderate life. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of […]
July 26, 2024 1 min

What Does “Relying on Allah as He Should Be Relied On” Mean? – Shaykh Irsh...

Answered by What Does Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What does “relying on Allah as He should be relied on” mean? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick elucidates the Quranic concept of relying on Allah as He should be relied on, highlighting its significance in a believer’s life. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the […]
July 26, 2024 1 min

How Should We Understand “Allah Is Enough for Me and the Best Guardian”?...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should we understand “Allah is enough for me and the best guardian”? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick delves into the profound meaning of “Allah is enough for me and the best guardian,” illustrating its impact on a believer’s faith and reliance on Allah. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum […]
July 24, 2024 1 min

Is There a Difference between Fearing Allah and Being in Awe of Him? – Shaykh ...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is there a difference between fearing Allah and being in awe of Him? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick clarifies the difference between fearing Allah and being in awe of Him, highlighting their unique roles in a believer’s spiritual development. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of […]
July 24, 2024 1 min

Can I Attain Success and Salvation by Only Doing What Is Fard? – Shaykh Irshaa...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I attain success and salvation by only doing what is Fard? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains whether fulfilling only the obligatory (fard) duties is sufficient for achieving success and salvation in Islam. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He […]
July 22, 2024 4 mins

Was Imam Ghazali Responsible For The Decline Of Islam’s Golden Era? – Sh...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Was Ghazali responsible for the decline of the Islamic golden era? There is an atheist astrophysicist who claimed that Muslim scholars like Al Ghazali gave fatwas for which Muslims stopped practising worldly sciences like Physics, Chemistry, and astronomy, which caused the fall of the golden era of Islam. Is […]
July 21, 2024 4 mins

Is My Prayer Valid if My Cat Licks Me? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My cat, during tahajudd/Fajr, will often try to cosy up with me while I’m praying. For example, he will try to jump on me, playfully bite (no blood/cut) my toes, touch my face with his paws, and lick me. Is the licking a problem for the validity of my […]
July 21, 2024 4 mins

Should Pregnant Mothers Make Up for Missed Fasts & Pay Fidya? – Shayk...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do pregnant women need to make up for missed fasting days even if they have already paid the Fidya? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Yes, pregnant women who miss fasting […]
July 20, 2024 3 mins

Is Wool and Its By-Products Considered Pure and Permissible in Sacred Law?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Is it excessive to avoid butter and products with lanolin or cholecalciferol, given most scholars find them permissible, especially if it results in a vitamin D deficiency? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases […]
July 20, 2024 2 mins

Does The Shafi‘i School Equate Seclusion With Intercourse?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Like the Hanafi school, which has the concept of Khalwa Sahiha—meaning that if a husband and wife are together in a place where nothing prevents them from having intercourse, it is considered equivalent to the act of intercourse itself—is there a similar concept in the Shafi’i School? I have […]
July 20, 2024 3 mins

Would Putting My Fingers Into My Nose Break My Fast?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I came across information on a Shafi‘i website regarding the basics of fasting, stating that if one inserts a stick to clean the inside of the ears, it nullifies the fast. Consequently, I have a question about inserting my finger into my nose for cleaning purposes. Do they specifically […]
July 20, 2024 2 mins

Does a Homosexual’s Ablution Break From Touch of the Same Sex?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am someone who has desires for the same sex but has not acted on them, alhamdulillah. I am aware that touching the opposite sex invalidates wudu regardless of desire in the Shafi‘i School. I was wondering if this applies to the same sex if done with desire. Answer […]
July 20, 2024 3 mins

Do I Need To Wash Inside and Corners of Eyes for Ablution and Ghusl?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Is it obligatory to wash the inside of the eyes if there is some crust? And is it obligatory to wash the inner and outer lines of the eyes during ablution (wudu) and purificatory bathing (ghusl) according to the Shafi’i School? I forgot to wash my eyelids. Is my […]
July 20, 2024 3 mins

How Should I Understand Conflicting Hadith About the Purity of Used Water?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  There is a hadith that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) forbade women from washing with water left over by men, and vice versa. However, another hadith mentions the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) performed a bath with water left over by ‘Aisha […]
July 19, 2024 1 min

What Does Shyness with Allah Most High Entail? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What does shyness with Allah Most High entail? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick elaborates on what shyness with Allah Most High entails. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad […]
July 19, 2024 1 min

What Is the Ruling on Consistently Reciting the Quran? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling on consistently reciting the Quran? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the ruling on consistently reciting the Quran. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of […]
July 19, 2024 1 min

How Can One Show Care and Concern for Those around Them? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedi...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can one show care and concern for those around them? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses ways to show care and concern for those around us. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has […]
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