Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

January 25, 2022 2 mins

Are Muslims Allowed to Be Organ Donors When They Die to Save the Life of Others?

Answered by Mufti Taha Karaan (ra) as presented by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Are Muslims allowed to be Organ Donors when they die to save the life of others? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to what pleases Him. Anas narrated that the Prophet (upon him […]
January 24, 2022 4 mins

Obedience Towards the Husband

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Summary I read that wives are not obliged to serve their husbands in terms of cooking, washing, or cleaning, and she is only obliged to obey him “in bed.” Isn’t this rule in contradiction to many ahadith? Why am I obliged to work for her, feed her, and clothe […]
January 23, 2022 2 mins

How are the Words and Customary Expressions of Divorce in Non-Arabic Languages ...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When non-Arabic expressions of divorce (such as “you are free from me” and “I free you from our relationship”) are used in some countries to effect divorce and are understood to be explicit (sarih), does this effect a divorce without an intention to do so? Answer In the Name […]
January 22, 2022 4 mins

Can I Subscribe to General Streaming Services?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it unlawful to subscribe to streaming services that have unlawful content? Would I be sinful, and is it considered assisting in sinning? 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 […]
January 22, 2022 5 mins

Can We Ask the Dead for Help?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling on seeking help from the dead as we seek it from the living? 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 believers, we should seek assistance from Allah […]
January 22, 2022 3 mins

Is It Considered a Valid Divorce When the Husband Says “Our Relationship Is Ov...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is this conversation considered a divorce? In anger at his wife, A husband said that “our relationship is over/ finished.” When the wife asked about his intention, he said he did not intend to divorce her. Has a divorce occurred? Is this a clear statement of divorce? Answer In […]
January 18, 2022 3 mins

Brazilian Hair Treatment

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick  Question Summary I’m from a small city, and recently one of the muftis said that if a woman has permanent hair straightening, rebonding, or keratin treatment, her prayer won’t be valid, as it prevents water from reaching the hair. Some humectant emollient is also used in this treatment, which coats […]
January 16, 2022 2 mins

What Is the Ruling of the Blood That Flows after the Womb Is Scraped?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the ruling of the blood that flows after the womb is scraped, both for after a miscarriage and for other than a miscarriage? Is the blood considered as menstruation (hayd), post-partum bleeding (nifas), or chronic bleeding (istihadha)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
January 16, 2022 3 mins

What to do after Eating Pork?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When I was young, I unknowingly ate some pork. I took a bite and then spat it out. I did not wash my mouth with dirt. Has everything my saliva touched since then become contaminated (najis) with severe contamination (ghilza)? And then everything that the contaminated things touched with […]
January 16, 2022 2 mins

Is It Disrespectful Towards Allah to Say “Whatever” to One’s Parents?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I spoke to my father and commented on a political matter. In our exchange, I used the word ‘whatever,’ which I later regretted saying. I sought Allah’s forgiveness and told my father that I should not have said what I uttered. Have I disrespected Allah? Should I further clarify […]
January 16, 2022 2 mins

How Much Milk-Nursing Is Needed to Establish Familial Bonds?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a woman wants to breastfeed a child to make him a foster brother of her children, will it be permissible? How many feeds are required for this, and how much milk should there be in each feed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
January 16, 2022 3 mins

What Is the Islamic Response to the Euthyphro Dilemma?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question The root question of the Euthyphro dilemma is: Is an act good because God commands it, or does God command it because it is good? Are his acts arbitrary, or is he compelled to do it? (astaghfirullah) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May […]
January 14, 2022 7 mins

Why Did Slave Women during the Time of the Prophet Not Cover Their Hair Even dur...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Why did slave women during the time of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) not cover their hair even during prayer? The verse on hijab commands believing women to use their head-covering (khimar) also to cover their chest. I read that the slaves were exempted from covering […]
January 14, 2022 2 mins

Would it be valid if a woman asked for a dowry and stipulated that it is conditi...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Would it be valid if a woman asked for a dowry and stipulated that it is conditional upon the husband’s death only? I.e., if he passes away, it must come from his estate as a debt, but if she passes away before him, he owes her nothing, and it […]
January 14, 2022 2 mins

Can I Follow Another Madhhab on the Issue of Expiation (Kaffara) for Breaking On...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question May someone who follows Maliki Fiqh follow the view of Hanafi and Shafi’i scholars on paying an expiation (kaffara) for breaking one’s fast by Masturbation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to what pleases Him. We urge you to repent from the […]
January 14, 2022 2 mins

Is the Spread of Snitching and Intoxication a Sign of the Day of Judgment?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the West, people hate being snitched on, and in many cases, they get violent against the snitcher. Why did people in the past forgive that person, but not anymore? Is there a Hadith that says that people who snitch would be seen as evil, and the snitcher would […]
January 14, 2022 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Pay for Quran Recitation?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Every day after Fajr, the imam of the masjid comes to our house and recites the Quran. My father gives him a certain amount of money in exchange for that. Is this permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to […]
January 13, 2022 4 mins

Can We Combine and Shorten Prayers When Traveling to a Football Game Where Other...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question About two weeks ago my friends and I went out of town to attend a football game. However, most people purchased beer at the game, and some of it spilled on our clothes. We’re planning to travel to another one soon, and beer will be purchasable at this game […]
January 13, 2022 3 mins

Are Computer-Generated Music Permitted?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Are computer-generated sounds, like the Windows startup sounds, or 8-bit music haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Sacred law considers computer-generated music the same as that of instruments. Each of the […]
January 13, 2022 3 mins

Can I Keep My Dogs Which I Already Owned Before Reverting to Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I heard it is ok to keep a dog as long as it is for farming and the like. I had my dogs before I reverted to Islam. I don’t want to give them away because they are ill and old, and I don’t trust others to care for […]
January 9, 2022 3 mins

Is Cosmetic Surgery Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick  Question Summary I have just recently removed a birthmark that was in the middle of my forehead. I wanted to remove it due to several reasons. The major ones are that I look like a Hindu to some people and that it’s annoying/irritating to have it in the middle of […]
January 9, 2022 7 mins

Will God-Fearing Scholars Enter Paradise Without Reckoning?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Summary Will God-Fearing scholars enter Janna without reckoning? Will they cross the Bridge at the speed of light? I sincerely desire to have security from the punishment of the grave, be blessed with the highest rank in Janna, experience no punishment or judgment, and cross the Bridge with the […]
January 8, 2022 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Trade in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to trade in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.  NFTs are unique digital codes/tokens that render digital content ‘one of a kind,’ the way a work of art is one of a kind and, therefore, potentially valuable. Therefore, […]
January 8, 2022 2 mins

How Can Someone Overcome the Weight or Burden of Learning and Not Practicing New...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick   Question  How can someone overcome the weight or burden of learning and not practicing new ‘Ilm (Sacred Knowledge)? 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. Thank […]
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