Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  What does the Shafi’i School say about a man marrying his illegitimate biological daughter? I found an absurd fatwa in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj. It says a father can marry his illegitimate daughter. It’s makruh but permissible. How can the Shafi‘i School give a ridiculous fatwa like that? I just find […]

Answered by Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahmad Question What are the things that require Ghusl (ritual bath) for someone who has reached the age of puberty? Answer In the name of Allah, and all praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, and thereafter: The Precedence for Ghusl from the Quran […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If a part of my awra was exposed during salah, but I covered it immediately, do I have to repeat the salah? Is the area under the chin considered awra, and if it is, and I did not know, would I have to repeat all my salahs wherein it […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can men wear the cold-weather jacket, which utilizes silver or gold metallic foil liner (which is claimed to improve heat retention)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. If the jacket’s lining is […]