Family, Women & Children · Subtopic
Women’s Issues & Work
2,848 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Women’s Issues & Work, part of Family, Women & Children. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Women’s Issues & Work fatawa — page 23 of 72
- Mufti Online18 Dec 2018
Haidh commencing in the salaah time
In the past I never really paid attention to making up prayers that I missed due to the adhan beginning before I was able to read that prayer. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Dec 2018
Seeing clear discharge in haidh
I'm in haidh and today I saw a discharge that appeared both yellow and clear, but it seemed to look more clear. so I decided to do ghusl. Is this…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Dec 2018
Bleeding before one's habit date
I normally get my haidh on a Thursday which is tomorrow but this month I saw some spotting on Tuesday which was yesterday and today there isn't…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN18 Dec 2018
Female genital mutilation or Circumcision?
Is female genital mutilation allowed in islam which is practised in many countries in Africa?
Abdullah ibn Mohammed Aijaz - Mufti Online17 Dec 2018
Old woman wearing niqaab
Someone wants to wear the niqaab for long time but keeps getting put off. She is 60 years old. Is it compulsory for her to wear niqaab. She does…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN15 Dec 2018
Passing the Meeqat while in menses
Q. I would like to inquire where is the closest miqat in makkah. Today is my last day for my menstrual cycle and i have a tiny bit of discharge. I…
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Jamiat KZN11 Dec 2018
Can a female attend the Haram during her menses to listen to the Jumuah Khutba?
Can a female attend the Masjid/Haramain on Jumuah during her menses only to listen to the khutbah?
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Mufti Online9 Dec 2018
Removing hair in the state of haidh
It is not permissible to shave underarms during periods, what is the ruling for shaving moustache or other facial hairs ?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Dec 2018
Girls going to universities
I would like to clarify Mufti Sahebs opinion on girls attending universities and going a step further and encouraging them to do so. The reason why…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Dec 2018
Girl helping a boy in university
I study in a co university. Yesterday was my first class. A guy came and sat next to me. He seem to know nothing about using the computer and kept…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online5 Dec 2018
Bleeding less than 15 days after one's last haidh
My haidh started on November 7. I was paak either on 14 or 15 November (I do not remember which, and my habit is 7-8 days). Today, on November 28, a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Dec 2018
Woman covering her eyes when leaving the home
Whenever I go out of the house, I wear a plain black, very loose abaya that isn't possible to see my body shape, a dupatta and a single-flap niqab…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Dec 2018
Women working
Are married Muslim women allowed to work? Is it permissible or Islamically incorrect? A lot of Muslim women look down on me and say such negative…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Dec 2018
Period of iddat after divorce
1. What is the period of iddat after divorce? 2. When does it apply? 3. If a woman is seperated from her husband for the last one year, then whats…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Dec 2018
Woman covering her hair in the house
I've come across on Muftionline that Mufti Saheb had mentioned regarding a person covering their hair during eating is something that Mufti Saheb…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN30 Nov 2018
My daughter in University! How much do I know?
My daughter is very interested in higher studies and wants to go to UK to study for a degree in a field where she wants to help the muslim community…
Huzaifah Deedat - Jamiat KZN29 Nov 2018
Women attending universities?
Is it permissible for Muslim women to receive secular education and study in universities so that they can earn a degree? Some people argue that it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Nov 2018
Woman remaining alone at home with male care givers
I care for my disabled son at home. The council are sending two male care workers when I have requested one male and one female. I feel…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Nov 2018
Breastfeeding after taking tablets to produce milk
If a woman adopts a baby girl and breastfeeds her with milk that was produced with tablets, will 1. The woman's husband be this girls mahram? 2. The…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam24 Nov 2018
Female names starting with Z.
Salams.. I have been searching for a unique girls name beginning with 'z'.. I have found a name on a Muslim names website.. please can you advise on…
Hussein Muhammad - Ask Imaam24 Nov 2018
Can a lady have sexual intercourse after her menses before having a ghusl?
Is a women allowed to have sexual intercourse with her husband before taking ghusul if she is at the end of her menstruation period or does she have…
Hussein Muhammad - Mufti Online22 Nov 2018
Is your foster niece's foster daughter haraam for you?
Is your رضاعي nieces رضاعي daughter haraam for you? E.g. Muhammad and Fatimah are raza'ee brother and sister. Fatimas daugher Zainab, feed Ayesha.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Nov 2018
Choosing between university or madrasah
A girl has an option of choosing University or Madrasah. Which one should she choose?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Nov 2018
Husband having conversations with other women in front of his wife
Is it appropriate for a husband to make full on conversations with other women in front of his wife? He asks other women about their personal lives,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Nov 2018
Breastfeeding a child in the state of janaabat
After sex, can my wife breastfeed our baby without having ghusl? We live in a joint family and it is difficult for her to take ghusal at night.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN21 Nov 2018
Brazilian Keratin-Permanent Hair Straightening
Is it permissible to undergo the Brazilian Keratin-Permanent hair straightening treatment?
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam20 Nov 2018
Can a woman pray Salah with a hair bun?
Bahishti zewarActs that nullify salaat :If a women plaits her hair while offering salaat ,her salaat will break. Deoabnd (Question # : 45064) and…
Abdullah Syed Sajid - Mufti Online20 Nov 2018
Woman swimming in the beach
Is it permissible for a female to swim in the beach? I keep on my scarf and abaya and make sure there is no people around.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Nov 2018
Reverting to one's previous habit in haidh
My sister went for umrah... She got her periods on 27 Oct and then it started again on 14 Nov. She has a habit of getting paak in 7 days. 1. How…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Nov 2018
Irregular haidh
I am a 30 year old woman. I never had a fixed cycle since I got baaligh. Sometimes I bleed after 35 days and next time after 2 months. Sometimes…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Nov 2018
Period of breastfeeding
How long should a baby boy be breastfed?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Nov 2018
Procedure for a female taking bay'at
I want to change my life and attain closeness to Allah and true love for Him. However my parents don't want me to take bay'at. They think I'll…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2018
Brazilian Keratin-Permanent Hair Straightening
Is it permissible to undergo the Brazilian Keratin-Permanent hair straightening treatment?
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2018
Woman’s sitting posture in Salah
Assalamu Alykum Shaikh, Kindly reply me regarding the compulsion of reciting ayah of surah ibrahim, "rabbij alni muqeeminus salata..." after darud…
Mahomed Yasser Yunus Hussen - Mufti Online15 Nov 2018
Irregular bleeding
I am now 41 years old and for the pass 3 or 4 years I have been getting haidh for more than 10days. It first starts off with a brown discharge and…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam14 Nov 2018
Can one have a tummy tuck due to excess hanging skin?
Assalamualaykum. I am an adult male who has lost alot of weight over the past few years. Unfortunately following the weight loss I have been left…
Hussein Muhammad - Mufti Online13 Nov 2018
Using a tampon to prevent discharge
A woman has a continuous clear discharge, but cannot be considered ma’zur. By using a tampon to stop the discharge, will her whudhu be valid or does…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam12 Nov 2018
Can women wear turban hijabs which don’t cover neck etc?
Slms I would like to know about wearing hijab . I wear a scarf that covers my hair neck and chest . Today people are wearing turbans that cover just…
- Mufti Online12 Nov 2018
Marrying one's mother's brother's wife
Is it permissible to marry ones mother's brother's wife once he has passed away?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online12 Nov 2018
Shaikh having a WhatsApp group for females
My question is regarding mixed whatsapp groups. If such a group is created where there is only females and the shaikh as members. No one talks on…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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