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 68 of 72
- Ask Imaam2 Apr 2003
1.Can a female person who committed adultery sin marry to any male? 2.I committed adultery with the male. Now i want to ask for tawbah. Will that be enough?
1.Can a female person who committed adultery sin marry to any male? 2.I committed adultery more than once with the same male. Now i want to ask for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Mar 2003
Can women use a cream to make her breasts "normal?"
When I was young (from 5th grade to 10th grade) I ran a lot; I was in gym class, track and cross-country. At that young age, I was developing; being…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003
What is the hanafi ruling regarding the breaking of wudhu if a female shop assistant touches your hand when giving you change?
Your Wudhu will not break. However, this should be totally avoided. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned: Whosoever touches the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2003
1)My friend borrowed some money from me.While he returns,if he gives money earned by him in haram ways, Can i take that money? 2-Can female use toilet tissues instead of water after urination.
(1)My friend borrowed some money from me.While he returns,if he gives haram money(earned by him in haram ways) to me, Can i take that money?will it…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Feb 2003
I now that men & women in islam are equal but my aunty disagree’s cud u please give me quite a lot of info so I can prove to her its for security and we r equal.
In general, in respect to the Aakhirat, men and women are equal. Allah Ta?ala accepts the good deeds of both equally. However, as far as the world…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Feb 2003
1.Are women allowed to work in Islam?If yes what jobs are they allowed to do.2.If women and men work together is the earning of the women hallal?
Kindly refer below our standard reply to a similar query. Intermingling of sexes is prohibited. Therefore, a female cannot work in an environment of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Feb 2003
Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to trim her hair provided she exposes her hair only to her husband?
It is not permissible for a female to cut or trim her hair. However, trimming her hair to come out of Ihram from Umrah and Hajj is an exception to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
I am female and have one earring hole in each ear. Is it ok to have more than one? If not, why?
It is permissible to pierce the earlobes for as many earrings a female may wear. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2003
Are women allowed to hold their Jama'ah in normal days if they so desire? Can women hold their separate Jama'ah on Eid days or on Fridays?
It is not advisable for women to hold their jama'ah The Holy Prophet Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, has always preferred it for women to offer their…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2003
Can you attend/be involved in organizing Islamic talks/circles where there isn’t FULL segregation as Women are allowed to see the male speaker?
I am involved in dawah efforts at the university that I am studying at, Alhumdullilah they have regularly Islamic talks&circles. But unfortunately…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2003
Are women allowd to dance around women without music.
It is not permissible for women to dance at all even in the presence of only females. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jan 2003
my aunty says that men have the urge and don’t listen , so the prophet thought make the women cover themselves up but I kno its 4 security.
Cud u giv me sum information so I can prove to her that men and women are equal in islam and women in islam are not put through all this becoz as…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Jan 2003
Can I attend women only functions? Like mehndi, bridal/baby showers? if husband drops off & picks me up?
Mehndi, bridal/baby showers are all un-Islamic customs. A Muslim is not permitted to attend such un-Islamic functions even if the function is open…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam1 Jan 2003
1.In India there is a practice among Hindu married women that they apply a red coloured powder (Sindoor).some muslims too practice this in some areas. is it permissible?
1.In India there is a practice among Hindu married women that they apply a red coloured powder (Sindoor) in there head.(in the line formed byy…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam23 Dec 2002
1. Can a woman have ihtilaam (Wet Dream)? If so do they also ejaculate semen? 2. Can a male or female jinn have sex with human beings while (the humans) are awake or while they are asleep?
1. Women do experience wet dreams and some also ejaculate. (Sahih Bukhari Hadith282; Fathul Baari vol.1 pg.505) 2. Yes, this is possible and such…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam18 Dec 2002
For conducting "Ijtima" or a congregation of women alone ,where topics of religion are preached / discussed require the main speaker to be an Alima ?
What if the main speaker is not in a position to practise or implement what she preaches ,should she discontinue the ishtima?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2002
can a women cut her nails during menstruation? Also i hve committed some big sings n i wnat to seek forgiveness for it,pls suggest me in how to do so?
1. It is Makrooh for a female to clip her nails during menstruation. However, if there is a valid reason for her to clip her nails in that state,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Dec 2002
I feel the importance of tableegh work. Women want to go in Jamath 3 or more days. Her children are all from 1 year to eight years age.
The people say leave the children at some friend or relative and go in Jamath. They justify if she had to go to hospital she do the same thing. Is…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2002
When a women has her montly periods can she read?
In principle a women in menses should not touch or recite the holy quraan.She may engage in any other form of zikr, for example: sending durood on…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Nov 2002
Are women allowed to drive?
As far as the actual act of driving is concerned, it is permissible per se for a woman to drive. However, since driving for a woman breaches a…
- Ask Imaam14 Nov 2002
How can we prevent our women from going out for work. My wife always insists me to find a job for her but I am very much against doing that
My wife always insists me to find a job for her but I am very much against doing that. She always complains of getting bored at home. We have two…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam14 Nov 2002
I would like to know the Shariahs point of view about female drivers and what are the limitations ?Kindly substantiate your answer with Hadith and/or Quraan.
As far as the actual act of driving is concerned, it is permissible per se for a woman to drive. However, since driving for a woman breaches a…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam31 Oct 2002
1)If a women has very thick eyebrows and smaill hairs around it, will it be permissible for her to bleach bits of it?
1)If a women has very thick eyebrows and smaill hairs around it, will it be permissible for her to bleach bits of it? 2) if we were looking for a…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam28 Oct 2002
What is the purpose of Masturat Jamat? Questions regarding women, Hijab and their education: Was masturat work designed for women only away from deen?
1. Can you please explain what is the purpose of Masturat Jamat in detail? What is the importance of Masturat Jamat? 2. A brother claimed that his…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
Why must women be 'odebient'? I have read on your site the many ways of creating an 'obedient' wife. Where I come from we train our dogs to be obedient not our people
I have read on your site the many ways of creating an 'obedient' wife. Where I come from we train our dogs to be obedient not our people. How can…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
Can a women wear her pyjames and perform salaah?
On radio Islam the moulana said you are not allowed to wear pyjames anf perform salaah cause you are standing before allah and because a women would…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2002
Husband's biological father my mahram? Step-grandfather? Parent marry their child's in-law? Salaat with a female Imam?
As salaamu'alaikum, please answer the following: 1)Is my husband's father, who had him illegitimately, considered a mahram to me? 2)Is my husband's…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
I need to know what is the fatwa for passing gas from the front in women? will her wadhu be valid?
Passing wind from the front in women does not invalidate the Wudhu. (Fathul Qadeer vol.1 pg.47) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2002
Can women wear pants above ankle?
Its fashionable for women in hijaab to do this right now. I thought it was haraam. Is it?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2002
1)why can't she show them to a mushrik female (who might not even discuss her features etc. with anyone else?). 2)Dowry is 'jahaiz' which is a custom in India/Pakistan
1)I read somewhere that a Muslim female cannot show her hair to a non-muslim female. She has to cover every part of her body except for her face…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam20 Aug 2002
As an Imam should withold certain information, for example.....Am I obligated to tell the male that is interested in this female about her experience
I am an Imam and Hafiz. A lot of people in my community come to me and ask for advise. I try to be thorough and helpful as possible. At times it can…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam15 Aug 2002
can a women put a "loop" as a means for contraceptive under any or specific circumstances
CONTRACEPTION Reversible Chemical - the pill which is taken orally spermicidal jellies used locally. Mechanical - use of condom intra-uterine device…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Aug 2002
Why do masjids in South Africa not cater for females ? Why do alims stop women from going to masjids ?
In a recent jummah bayaan the Imam of a mosque asked why do mosjids not cater for women. And it is wrong to stop women from going to the masjids if…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Aug 2002
I read that it is not allowed to even chat on the internet with non-mahram men or women.
Please i have a friend on the internet for three to four years who is a man though we have never met we just mail each other.I want to stop mailing…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Jul 2002
Is it obligatory to remove pubic hair for women?
Yes, it is obligatory for women to remove pubic hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Muhammad Hashim FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT:…
Moulana Muhammad Hashim - Ask Imaam18 Jul 2002
I work with women at my workplace. Is it a sin to look at them?
Is it a sin to look at women in my workplace? Is it a sin to greet women? Sometimes i dont greet them when i see them and i feel that they think i…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002
I read that white discharge breaks the wazu, but most women have this discharge all the time
I read that white discharge breaks the wazu, but most women have this discharge all the time. Like this we will not be able to pray.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002
Removing of hair from different parts of body for females if their husbands want.
Respectable Mufti Sahb, Assalam-O-Alaikum. Can a woman remove the following hair if her husband orders her or her husband desires (1) Hairs upon…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Jul 2002
Please quote the Hadith about women wearing perfume and going out, and the source of it.
1. Allah's Messenger (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "The perfume for men is the fragrance is apparent but the colour is hidden, and the perfume…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Jun 2002
Are women allowed to ride horses ? Kindly quote at least one proof from the Quraan or Hadith to support your naswer.
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)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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