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 67 of 72
- Ask Imaam13 Dec 2003
She says: men (and women) do NOT have to pray Taraweh, it is acceptable to donate organs, pay fidya instead of fasting etc. Also she says adhaan and is imaam at salaat ...advise?
What can we do? Here in LA area, Sr Maha, is an "Islamic scholar and teacher" to women, young girls & boys. However a few feel she is teaching…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2003
i am belgian converted women since 6 months, can i celebrate christmas with family or not?
Your reversion to Islam is encouraging. May Allah Ta'ala accept it and keep you steadfast, Aameen. According to the Shari'ah (Islamic Law), it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Nov 2003
Are women allowed to go to mosque?
I am living at aplace where there is tableegh environment at all.there are no muslims staying near to my house.i dont know much muslim women here.so…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2003
Can women wear pants in front of other women that are baggy and with a shirt above the knees?
Can women wear pants in front of other women that are baggy and with a shirt above the knees?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2003
I have heard from someone that a women's ablution breaks if men see their hair. Is this true and what is the hadith behind this ???
I have heard from someone that a women's ablution breaks if men see their hair. Is this true and what is the hadith behind this? I was also…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003
Hadith about Solomon. I need clarity. Please explain. Volume 8, Book 78, Number 634: 'Tonight I will sleep with ninety women,...'
Selam Aleykum. I came across this hadith in the internet: Volume 8, Book 78, Number 634: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "(The Prophet)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003
Can single women own property and live independently...Can I purchase property and live on my own?
I am single 26 yr old woman. I live at home with my parents and 3 siblings who are also in their 20s. I have a good job and can afford to support…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003
Is it permissable for a female to ride a motorbike. I thought there may not be anything wrong as the women in the prophet's(pbuh) time used to ride horses and that would be a similar concept...?
A female is required to conceal the form and shape of her body to the best of her ability. That is not so when riding a horse due to the unique…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Oct 2003
My husband is addicted to internet porn. I have tried to confront him but my answer is that Allah Ta'aalah has created man with different needs from women. I feel cheated, HELP!!!
Jazakallah for presenting your problem to the institute. You mention your husband's habit of viewing porn and how this negatively impacts upon you.…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam16 Oct 2003
Are we allowed to examine female patients?
Assalaamu Aleikum, We are medical students in the West and are starting to see patients as part of our training. Are we allowed to examine female…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Sep 2003
I need to know the meanings of some names and a question regarding women. 2. After a woman delivers, is she allowed to read namaz within the 40 day time period if she stops bleeding?
1. I asked you a question a month ago (#9313) about the meanings of the name Elsa and Manahil. I am aware that the name Manahil is mostly used in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Sep 2003
Can i sell female cosmetics?
I would like to know if I sell make-up, cosmetics and perfumery items of some European brand to my female colleagues at work and friends with a…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam22 Sep 2003
If an unmarried women commits mastubration, is she still a virgin. Did she loose her hymen?
It is Haraam for an unmarried female to masturbate. However, she will not lose her virginity by doing so. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2003
How can I explain to a non-muslim why a Muslim women must cover her hair?
I actually want this person to understand the logic of Islam and at the same time become more and more curious towards Islam. I also want this…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2003
Will a Muslim woman get male companions other than her husband in Jannah?
1) Could you please specify what special nounties the believing, pious and obedient wives will enjoy in Jannah? The books I have read about Jannah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Sep 2003
According to islam, are women lacking in intellect as compared to men??
According to this verse: " And women have rights similar to the rights against them(ie that of men) according to what is equitable and men have a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Sep 2003
(1) Ladies Dyeing Hair (2) Wife arguing with husband to correct him (3) Unveiling of purdah at checkpoints (4) Husbands illegal relationship with a non muslim woman (5) Dua to conceive a male child
(1) Are Ladies permitted the use of Henna mixed with Black Dye for prermature gray Hair. (2) Can the Wife have an argument with the husband to rid…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam16 Aug 2003
I was wondering if females were allowed to shave on their bodies at all.
I have been told that females are not allowed to shave on any part of their bodies or pluck their eye brows, is this true? What are females allowed…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Aug 2003
Can a female memorize the Quran whilst on Haidh?
All 4 mazhabs,women in her menses are not allowed(haram) to touch and recite Quran.How about a woman hafidzah or a young girl in her period…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam12 Aug 2003
If a male desires a specific female and has continuously dreams about her, at least twice a week on regular basis, is there a meaning to this or is it just a coincidence?
If a male desires a specific female and has continuously dreams about her, at least twice a week on regular basis, is there a meaning to this or is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Aug 2003
In Fadhail-e-amaal i came across a hadith in which the Prophet (saws) said that he liked three things in this world namely perfume, women and salah. What is meant by women?Jazakallah
The women referred to in the Hadith are those pious women that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) married and who could then convey to us the laws…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2003
i am a 23/female.i start liking somebody few years ago, i pray Allah that He gives me patience n sabr if that person is not good 4 me
and if he is a better person i will make sukar to Allah. After that i saw few dreams which indicates that he can b good for me.I made istakharas n…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jun 2003
Is their justification in Islam for "terrorism" as pratised by groups like Hamas, where women and children are sometimes killed.
Justification for "Terrorism" Is their justification in Islam for "terrorism" as pratised by groups like Hamas, where women and children are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Jun 2003
does a women have to start shaving her down below once she has started her period?
Please answer my question. Jazakallah
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2003
i just want to know if women are allowed to color their hair? like streaking, which is a different colour mixed iwth oringial color and things like that?
Q: What does the Shariáh say with regard to dying hair? Is it permissible to dye one?s hair? A: To apply pure black dye is not permissible.…
Mufti Ebrahim - Ask Imaam23 Jun 2003
Is it permitted for a young (Muslim) female to go to university in a non-Islamic country, to become a doctor ....
Is it permitted for a young (Muslim) female to go to university in a non-Islamic country, to become a doctor (with the intention of serving Muslim…
SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam20 Jun 2003
Are believing women the Queens in Jannah?
In question #8002 you have said.. "1. According to a narration of Tabrani, the wife will be the leader of all the Hoors of the husband in Jannah.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2003
Is this true? women who wear hijaab are allowed to do anything, as long as they have on the hijaab.
In my family, the women who wear hijaab are allowed to do anything, as long as they have on the hijaab. They can go to work ( even though they don't…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jun 2003
Women of this world are more beautiful than the Hoors ... So can you show this full hadith with reference please?
In question 8535 I asked could you please show a hadith which is often spoken about but which I have never seen in full..you replied but gave the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2003
I belong to hanafi madhab and would like to know how a women should cover herself.
My main concern is that i have heard form many people that covering the face and hands is not the requirement set by islam and that the face can be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 May 2003
are women allowed to work in this country..
According to the Shari?ah, the Qur?aan and Ahaadith, the woman?s place is at home. It is the responsibility of the husband to support his wife and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 May 2003
1. Is it permisable for women to go to gay male hair-dressers, beauticians, clothing designers or to get body piecings done (etc) (by gays) & remove hijaab in front of them?
1. Is it permisable for women to go to gay male hair-dressers, beauticians, clothing designers or to get body piecings done (etc) (by gays) & remove…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 May 2003
Is this ok? Is it permissable to attend women-only functions? (like bridal and baby showers, mehdi, dinner parties etc.
Is it permissable to attend women-only functions? (like bridal and baby showers, mehdi, dinner parties etc.) Usually they just eat and talk,…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam6 May 2003
Women of this world will be more beautiful then the hoors ...no one ever seems to provide the hadith for proof
People always mention this hadith in which it is said that the women of this world will be queen of the hoors & more beautiful & thier husband will…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Apr 2003
Before Jahiliyyat how nikahs were performed for women with men.
jazakallahu khair, wassalaam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Apr 2003
Is it allowed in Islam, for women to play sports, so long as no mean can see them at all?
Playing sports in Islam will be permissible after considering the reasons for playing. In a Hadith, Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) permitted 3…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Apr 2003
My friend told me that if there is a islamic battle and after winning that battle if muslims capturesome women they are free to do whatever they want to do with them...
then they are free to do whatever they want to do with them. i.e have sex without marriage or marry them or kill them or free them or do what ever…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2003
1) What is woman's satr (area of body to be covered) in front of: a) non-mahram guys b) Muslim women and mahram guys c) non-muslims women?
a) non-mahram guys b) Muslim women and mahram guys c) non-muslims women? 2) If you ask you parent's permission to do something (nothing haram or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2003
What is damm refering to Umarah? 2) debts I acquired when I was kafir and some when I was Muslim, are the obligatory to pay? 3) What should I do if nonMahram kafir women want to talk about deen ..?
I have debts some I acquired when I was kaafir and some when I was Muslim, are the debts taken on when a person is kaafir and then reverts to Islam…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2003
you say it is not permissible for women to cut their hair even if their husband asks them to. But on albalagh.net it says the complete opposite Mufti taqi usmani agree’s
But on albalagh.net it says the complete opposite here is the link http://www.albalagh.net/qa/women_cut_hair.shtml please view it and explain who is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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