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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 66 of 72
- Ask Imaam12 Oct 2005
wome to cover her hair and her body, and i though that the face was wajib but i read some where that a women may show her "face", hands and feet
I know that it is compoulsary for a wome to cover her hair and her body, and i though that the face was wajib but i read some where that a women may…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam10 Oct 2005
"It is better for a man that a steel nail be driven through the centre of his head....rather than if he touches the palm of a strange women" authentic?
Can you please comment on the authenticity of this hadith and provide its reference. Rasulullah S.A.W. said "It is better for a man that a steel…
Mufti Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2005
Are women allowed to become divers and participate in ocean activities or work in the related environment?
What is the ruling with regards to muslim women and the ocean?..Are women allowed to become divers and participate in ocean activities or work in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Sep 2005
i want to ask that what is islams orders for taharat of muslim women after their menstrual cycle
i want to ask that what is islams orders for taharat of muslim women after their menstrual cycle and what is the right procedure also if a women…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Aug 2005
Womens education in Islam and the importance of Hijab
I am from Karachi Pakistan and congradulate your for your great work for muslim uma and make dua to Allah abt your sucess, I want to ask you few…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam12 Aug 2005
can women go for work?
sheikh, can women go for work? If so,then under which circumstances and how?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005
"Obtaining ILM is Compulsory to every muslim man and women"plz explain,what ilm?(2)Is to cover hair and face includes in Parda(HIJAB)for women?(3)Can women cut her hairs like man,what is the limit?
"Obtaining ILM is Compulsory to every muslim man and women"plz explain,what ilm?(2)Is to cover hair and face includes in Parda(HIJAB)for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005
Women leaders in Islam
Are women allowed to be leaders.... please i would appreciate if u give me evidence from the quran and hadeeth
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2004
Can a women enter mosque during her periods?
My children go to the mosque for weekend schooling. My wife has to stay with them till they finish. Since parents cannot stay in the class so the…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2004
Nowadays in almost all hospitals, the nurses are commonly female. The male patients have no choice but to accept care from them. Is this permissible?
The male patients will be excused. And Allah Ta?ala Knows Best Mufti E. Desai
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam30 Sep 2004
Is it allowed in Islam to wear Ankel braclet made of gold in foot, as somebody told me that women are not allowed to wear gold in feet.
It is permissible for women to wear anklets made of gold. However, these anklets should not emit any sound that may attract strange men. (Fataawa…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Sep 2004
Muslim brothers feel and show that women are nothing and men are allowed to do everything they can. I feel that is not right
. I am a male, unmarried and in our Pakistani society in Great Britain a lot of Pakistani and probably other Muslim brothers feel and show that…
Ml. Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam14 Sep 2004
Are women not allowed to talk until they finish their"Two rakat Nafal Namaz" after taking Ghusal at the end of their monthly period(menstruation)?
There is no basis in Shari?ah for women to perform two rakaats Nafl Salaat specifically at the end of their monthly cycle, after taking Ghusl. and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Sep 2004
Women doing job under what circumstances is it allowed in islam
1) A woman says she want to do a job because she gets bored in the house. What does the Quran & Hadith say in this regard? 2) Is there any thing…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Sep 2004
1. I am Hanafi if I marry a Shafi do I have to convert and change my method of performing Sallah and other practices. (I am female)2. Is performing Salami and Maulid rituals bidah?
I would like to marry a man whom I like but am afraid due to Islamic differences. Firstly he is Shafi and I am Hanafi, If i marry will I have to…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2004
Is it necessary to wash the pads,which women use during periods,after use?Is it permissible to throw them away?Thanks
It is not necessary to wash the pads before disposing of them. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Aug 2004
Is Laser Hair Removal allowed in Islam if done by a female to a female?
If your query is about pubic hair, it would not be permissible since this will entail a female looking into the private part of another female. This…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Aug 2004
Is it allowed to go to stage shows where women or men perform? some men once came to the prophet (pbuh) and performed some sort of dance in the mosque.
One person told me that some people have this misconception that entertainment is not allowed in Islam. He quoted me a hadith in which it says that,…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2004
What is Quranic guidance on Tran sexuality; Female is getting sex changed to MAN and will marry another female.
Assalam Alai Kum Please advise on what is the Quranic and Sunnah guidance on a very complex circumstance. As you are aware this is the new decadent…
Ml. Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam14 Jul 2004
How to get Taqwa by controlling the tempatation which arises due to women ?
I am 25 years old and unmarried man, before i was in work of dawath i.e 2 years back, i was loving to make girl friends, watching movies and free to…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam14 Jul 2004
Clothing and makeup for younger women: Is it haraam for women to wear a brassiere?Is it allowed to bear the feet, or should i have to wear some socks etc to cover it?
Is it haraam for women to wear a brassiere? An older lady told me it is not advisable as it highlights the shape of the body. Is there any ruling on…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam29 Jun 2004
I would like to know what is the shariah ruling regarding women going to the cemetary. If possible, please give references from quran and hadith.
Hadhrat ibn Mas?ood (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) narrates that Rasulullah ? said, ?I used to stop you from visiting graves, (now) visit the graves for it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jun 2004
are women supposed to make up the salaat they missed when they were on their period?
There is no Qadhaa (make up) for the Salat during menses. However, the Ramadhaan fasts during menses must be made up for. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Jun 2004
Is it ok for a women or man to wear a pants and shirt if the shirt does not cover their bum? (Is the shape of the bum part of the male and female awrah?)
The form and shape of a woman?s entire body is awrah. It is not permissible for a woman to wear a shirt that does not cover her bottom. A woman…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jun 2004
is it okie,,if women dont wear there scarf in a marriege,,,if men and women,,,are in sepreated places
1..what is the meaning of the name Ferkhunda...2...is it okie,,if women dont wear there scarf in a marriege,,,if men and women,,,are in sepreated…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Jun 2004
I believe that da'wah is a responsibility of every muslim, and I encounter many non-muslims on campus. My quesion is about making da'wah to women(I'm a guy)
I believe that da'wah is a responsibility of every muslim, and I encounter many non-muslims on campus. My quesion is about making da'wah to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2004
I am deeply disturbed by what is happening in Palestine and the following questions obsess me ...Is a Muslim allowed to kill unarmed civilians, pregnant women and little children?
Is a Muslim allowed to kill unarmed civilians, pregnant women and little children? Does a Muslim become a martyr if he dies in such a killing? Is…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam15 Apr 2004
Referring to your response for Q10610, it is said in a Hadith that fewer women than men will enter Paradise, then how can every man have a minimum of two wives in Jannah?
Don?t understand the math. Also, please narrate the Hadith about fewer women entering Jannah.
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam15 Apr 2004
Are female relatives aloud to talk to their nonmahram relatives whilst they are in complete purda just to keep unity among the family?
Are female relatives aloud to talk to their nonmahram relatives whilst they are in Respected mufti sahib complete purda just to keep unity among the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2004
Why is Chain Haram if it is not imitating women?
Assalamualikum. In my last question (11075: regarding the wearing of chains for men) you did not give me any hard evidence that the wearing of chain…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2004
Kindly clarify the following for me: 1) Is it permissable for a single muslim woman to have a pap smear?2) Does this break her virginity?
It is permissible for a female to have a pap smear and that does not break her virginity. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2004
Is it Sunnah to keep a female goat?
A person told me that our prophet (pbuh) had one as a pet. Also what are the factors that need to be considered while keeping it in house i.e.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2004
As-salaam alaikum! I would like to know the meaning of the Arabic female name Jazlyn. I can't find the Arabic meaning anywhere. Thank you.
As-salaam alaikum! I would like to know the meaning of the Arabic female name Jazlyn. I can't find the Arabic meaning anywhere. Thank you.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2004
Is it allowed for women to use kohl (surma) outside the house?
Salaamu?aleykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh ! Dear sheikh, may Allah (swa) reward you for your work, ameen. I have a couple of question. 1) Is it…
for Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Feb 2004
What does one need to do if one gets a job as a customer service representative? Is it alright to speak with female customers with courtesy and politeness?
Also, there are many education majors like Public Relations that require to be a little outspoken and a good talker whether to males or females.…
For-Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2004
I have recently been told that women must remove all body hair, with particular attention to arms and legs. Please let me know if it is in Hadith or Quran, & where exactly I can find it.
It is not necessary for females to remove all body hair. She may do so if she wish to. Obviously, the unwanted hair under the arms and below the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2004
when the quraysh migrated to madina, the ansars offered their half of their wealth, even thier wives. were women considered commodoties like property,that they could be shared like this,
Actually, what happened was that Sayyiduna Sa?d ibn al-Rabee? [radhiallaahu anhu], who was from the Ansar, had mentioned to Sayyiduna Abdur-Rahmaan…
Ml. Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abasoomar - Ask Imaam8 Jan 2004
If men will be rewarded with a certain number of chaste partners in Jannah, then what will women be rewarded with?
While a man will get many Hurs in jannah, a women would be made the queen of Jannah. Her beauty will far outshine the beauty of the hurs. Umme…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jan 2004
Is it permissable for women to wear sexy lingerie for their husbands ? and in hot climates just wear lingerie under burkha ?
It is permissible for a female to wear such clothing only for and only in front of her husband. It is also important to take into cognisance the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2003
I know that women cannot wear a skirt but this palestinian work colleagues tella us that it is permissible.
Palestinian girl works with me and tells the kuffar colleagues that she will be going to chrismas party wearing knee lenght skirt..she says it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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