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.
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Women’s Issues & Work fatawa — page 6 of 72
- Jamiat KZN11 Jul 2024
Balancing Modesty and Fitness in Islam
A recent article sent out by the Jamiat titled “Modesty and the Fitness Trend” focused on the importance of Haya (modesty) for woman. Kindly shed…
Mufti Moosa Salie - MJC2 Jul 2024
Can Females follow a Janāzah procession?
1. There is a consensus in our madhhab that it is makrūh for females to follow the Janāzah procession. Makrūh refers to actions that are discouraged…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Mufti Online1 Jul 2024
Women's dressing at home
I wanted to ask a question regarding the dressing of women in their own homes. In my house we have our own gym area where me, my mother, and sisters…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN1 Jul 2024
Applying Fragrance when bathing a Deceased Female
Is it permissible to use perfume, scent, or itr on the body of a deceased female after the ghusl?
Mufti Moosa Salie - Miftahul Falaah1 Jul 2024
Istikhaarah while in Haydh
If one is on Haydh and needs to perform Istikhaarah. Is there something they can read?
Ml Umar Rangila - Ask Imaam27 Jun 2024
Keratin and Yuko hair straightening - Are these treatments & procedures permissible?
Question I want to ask about the ruling on straightening the hair with chemical substances, keratin and Yuko (or Yoko – a Japanese…
Mahmood Suliman - Ask Imaam25 Jun 2024
Woman in Haidh replying to the Adhaan
Does a woman in Haidh also have to reply to the Azaan?
Ebrahim Ibn Ahmed Dadan - Ibn Masood25 Jun 2024
Females Greeting Males
Is it correct for a married, Muslim woman to greet Muslim and non-Muslim adult males?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Miftahul Falaah25 Jun 2024
Iddah of a Divorcee who doesn`t get her Haidh due to the usage of a Copper Loop.
Respected Mufti Saheb A man Gave his wife 3 talaaqs. She doesn’t get her menstrual period because she has a copper loop. How will her Iddat work and…
Ml Ridhwaan Moosa - Ask Imaam22 Jun 2024
Reverse Contraception for a mentally ill woman
Assalam-U-Alikum wr wb honorable Mufti Sahab, This question regarding the clarification the fatwa I came across on the website regarding…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - MUBZ17 Jun 2024
Can a Female Cut Her Hair in Different Layers?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Hope Mufti Saheb is well. Is it permissible for a female to have her hair cut in different layers etc for her…
- Ibn Masood16 Jun 2024
Takbeerut Tashreeq Waajib for Females on Haidh
Is it Waajib for a female experiencing Haidh to read Takbeer-ut-Tashreeq?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - MUBZ16 Jun 2024
Muslim Female Becoming a Police Officer
Is it permissible for a Muslim female to become a police officer?
- Ibn Masood12 Jun 2024
Female Standing Next To Males in Salaah
If a female joins a row of men in Salaah, would that invalidate the Salaah of the men in the entire row, or just the person whom the female stood…
- Ibn Masood3 Jun 2024
Minor Children Taught by Males or Females
Please advise what the appropriate age of teaching Maktab to children is? Some Ulama say that girls should not be taught by males from the age of 7,…
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb - Jamiat KZN3 Jun 2024
Can homosexual behaviour be justified in Islam?
Q. I am a student studying medicine, in my faculty I receive arguments and I see evidence on the Biological accounts with regards to gay and lesbian…
Mufti Moosa Salie - MUBZ3 Jun 2024
Assisting a Non-Maḥram Female in a Car Accident
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Mufti what will a man do if he finds a ghair mahram women in a car accident and he has to assist her by touching her…
- Ibn Masood1 Jun 2024
Females Attending Bayaans at the Masjid/Madrassah
Q1. What is the ruling regarding attending Bayaans at a Masjid or Madrassah where provision has been made for separate seating between men and…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood31 May 2024
Females Attending College
Are we allowed to send our Daughters to college? Please advise.
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online30 May 2024Roman Urdu
Khawateen apny makhsoos ayaam mai استغفار ki tasbee parhna
Khawateen apny makhsoos ayaam mai استغفار ki tasbee parh sakti hain?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN28 May 2024
Is it the Wife’s Responsibility to Cook?
There is a message going around that a wife does not have to cook. A husband must provide three times cooked food for the family. Is this the ideal…
Huzaifah Deedat - Jamiat KZN27 May 2024
Finding the perfect spouse
I want to get married but I really hope I get the best person in the world. Please advise me how to find the right one?
Mufti Faraz ibn Adam al-Mahmudi - Jamiat KZN23 May 2024
Mould your Child
There are parents who allow or insist on their children studying subjects, after school, that are not appropriate for Muslims, e.g. Ballet, Modern…
SOCIAL DEPT - Jamiat KZN21 May 2024
Homosexuality, Arranged Marriage, and Moral Dilemma
Recently I have found out a friend of mine is homosexual. But the worst part is his parents are getting him married to a girl from another province.…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Jamiat KZN16 May 2024
Why must a woman travel with a Mahram
What is the reason behind the requirement for a woman to travel with a mahram?
Mufti Moosa Salie - Ibn Masood15 May 2024
Females Travelling More Than Shari Distance for Islamic Studies
Many girls travel overseas without a Mahram to go for studies. Some even go for Aalimah courses; Q1. Is this permissible? Q2. Do followers of the…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN8 May 2024
Is it permissible for a woman to travel without a Mahram or a Husband?
Is it true that according to the Shāfiʿī school of thought, it is permissible for a woman to travel without her husband or a Maḥram so long as she…
islamicportal - Mufti Online29 Apr 2024
Woman in haidh becoming clean on a plane
I will be travelling from Jhb to Dubai and from Dubai to Madinah. When I depart I will be in the state of haidh but it will stop over the course of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam28 Apr 2024
Is there a hadith that the prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said take care of your women three times and he cried whilst saying it?
Slms Mufti. I would like clarity on the post which is circulating regarding women. The post states that nabi (saw) said that “take care of your…
Muhammed Shafi - Ibn Masood18 Apr 2024
Continuous sexual thoughts and desires of women
I am constantly thinking about sex and women the whole day, and no matter which Ibaadah I engage in, I cannot get rid of these thoughts. Currently,…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online17 Apr 2024
Age of menopause
What is the cut off age of menopause? After that age will she regard that haid as istihadha? Will that age be according to her Islamic age?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Apr 2024
Pregnant woman taking support while getting up from sajdah
I am pregnant and sometimes find it difficult to come up from sajdah without support. Once while performing salaah next to the bed, I rested my hand…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood28 Mar 2024
Females trimming the hair
My understanding of females trimming their hair after Umrah is done by taking two fingers and twisting them, and thereafter trimming the ends. This…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online10 Mar 2024
Wearing the cap niqaab in the state of ihraam
When performing Umrah i find it difficult to wear the cap hijaab. Last umrah i performed with my husband, i removed the niqaab while in ihraam. Can…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown4 Mar 2024
Using menstrual cups and tampons whilst fasting
Can women use menstrual cups and tampons during Ramadan? Will it break one’s fast?
Abdullah ibn Masud Desai - Ibn Masood29 Feb 2024
Females performing Salaah with short sleeves
Can women perform Salaah with short sleeves? The Burqah will be covering the arm.
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN27 Feb 2024
Is ghusl necessary if a baby urinates or poos on a person?
If a baby urinates or poos on you while bathing or changing them, do we need to make ghusl or take a shower to remove the impurity?
Mufti Moosa Salie - Mufti Online17 Feb 2024
Old lady going for umrah during iddat
My grandmother has an umrah trip planned for end of March. But her husband passed away a few days ago (Feb 11). I am aware that iddat is for 4…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam16 Feb 2024
Awrah of a woman; Bad omens
two questions please: first what is the awrah of a slave woman? second in the hadith about bad omen i have read narrations saying the prophet pbuh…
Abdullah Syed Sajid - Mufti Online7 Feb 2024
Muslim girl getting married to a Christian man
I just found out my daughter is pregnant by a Christian guy. I am devastated as we were not aware she was involved with someone. My family is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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