Are women allowed to ride horses ? Kindly quote at least one proof from the Quraan or Hadith to support your naswer.
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Are women allowed to ride horses ? Kindly quote at least one proof from the Quraan or Hadith to support your naswer.
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A female may ride a horse only if there is a genuine need recognized in Shari'ah to do so and provided she adheres to the laws of Hijaab. (Shaami)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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