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 69 of 72
- Ask Imaam24 Jun 2002
can women recite anything they know from the Quran (from memory) during menses? b) should women say their zuhr prayers (on friday) after the Khutba
a) can women recite anything they know from the Quran (from memory) during menses? b) should women say their zuhr prayers (on friday) after the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2002
Can a women lead an Organisation if there is no one else to accept the responsibilty. what are the guidelines for her?
As Salam U Ailaikum Mufti Sahib. Please help me in solving my problem. Lately I have been appointed as the President of the Islamic Society of our…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jun 2002
Can women cut their hair by any margin? Is there a restriction on the length of women's hair?
{Reason 1: To look beautiful to her husband? Reason 2: To reduce the time wasted in drying the hair.}
Moulana Asad Haffejee - Ask Imaam31 May 2002
Is it permissible for non-Mahram Muslim males and females to greet each other with a verbal salaam, eg. in a work environment? Jazakallah
Q: What is the Shar'ee ruling on Ghayr Mahram (not prohibited in marriage) males and females making Salaam to one another? A: It is not permissible…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2002
Is it allowed for women to go to universities where the male and female are studying together? what about work?
Dear Imam, Peace be upon you. I have the following questions: 1) Is it allowed for women to go to universities where the male and female are…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam30 May 2002
what does islam says about virginity of females ? Is hymen an indicator of virginity? how should a girl without an intact hymen yet a virgin proves her virginity to her husband ?
I have read in many medical magazines that in many cases the hymen breaks even when the girl is a virgin but in our culture and society a virgin…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2002
Is it permissible to study family law? What are the conditions? What if the person wishing to study it is a female? Please answer in detail.
It appears from your question that you wish to study and practice family law. If so, it is clear that Family law according to the Shari'ah is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 May 2002
Can women wear jeans and a jacket with hijab? or skirts with a small slit in the back?
The word, 'Hijaab', in USA is generally understood to be a head covering. If so, it is not permissible for a female to only wear jeans and jacket in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 May 2002
When jamaat brothers perform gush, why do they request to speak to the men folk only, even though a male mahram is around? The females may also obtain some enlightment.
The advice given by the Jamaah to the menfold may be heard behind a curtain, or alternatively, the menfolk may convey the message to their womenfolk…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 May 2002
question about women coverinig their faces ... What do we say to people who ask why didn’t our Prophet (S.A.W.) say this and why is this not written in the Holy Qur’an?
Assalamualaikum, Respected Mufti Sahab. I understand why a woman should cover her face but I don?t know how I can explain it to others who disagree.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 May 2002
Can i read this Pakistani Women's Magazine - 'Pakeeza'? The stories are generally moralled stories and tend to have an Islamic moral to them.
There is this pakistani women's magazine that comes out every month called 'Pakeeza'. It contains both true and fictional stories, as well as health…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 May 2002
Can women remove their hair or cut their nails during their periods?
No, she should not remove them. She should wait until her periods pass. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam1 May 2002
Are women allowed to pierce their navals if no why? or If yes why? What if she does it for her husband because alot of my muslim friends are doing it.
If the piercing for a belly ring is done to beautify oneself for the husband and does not mutilate the body, it is not prohibited. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2002
Assalaamu Alaikum, What are the restrictions for unchaste women wanting to marry. for am i obliged to inform my husband that i am not chaste. jazakallah khair.
i have had many boyfriends and commited non islamic acts. now at the age of 20 wish to marry a religious brother who follows his deen to the best of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
What is the Islamic ruling on female circumcision? Please explain in detail.
It is Mustahabb (commendable) for females to circumcise. It is narrated in an authentic Hadith quoted from Abu Dawood Shareef that during the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2002
Can the women pray in Jamaat of their own? Request you to please provide the reference either way.
It is Makrooh for women to perform Salaat in Jama'at on their own. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002
Is it legal for Muslim married or non-married women to talk or have a non-Muslim male friend?
Allah Ta'ala says in the noble Qur'aan, 'O, you who believe, do not befriend my enemies .' (Surah 60:1) It is Haraam for any female to unnecessarily…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2002
in Islam why are women not allowed to pluck their eyebrows? more q's below
in Islam why are women not allowed to pluck their eyebrows? I heard the prophet Mohammed had cursed a woman who did so... But can?t you even like do…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2002
is a women allowed to drive, if no plese give deatils?
Q: I am a mother of three children. My husband is a traveller, and often he is out of home for many days. In his absence, I experience the following…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Feb 2002
Can women when praying any Salaah in their homes, recite the Qiraat out loud? Also to teach kids, can we pray the complete Salaat out loud, include all the tasbeehs in Rukoo, and Sajood?
(ofcourse no strange men present when reading out loud)
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2002
Can a women can taste her own milk.
1) Can a women can taste her own milk or it is ?GUNNAH?. 2) Can a women can drink her own milk or it is ?GUNNAH?. 3) Can a women can taste or drink…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2002
Will the hoors in Jannah be mindless robots made only for one thing (sex) or will they be like women of the earth with feelings , thoughts and moodswings?
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Jannah is an exposition of Allah's mercy.' (Mishkaat) The purpose of Jannat is to reward sincere…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2002
The Quran mentions that men will have female companions who are not from the line of Adam, what will there be for Earthly women?
I would be grateful if you could answer the above. Jazakallah khair
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2002
Please provide a list of DOs and DON`Ts in terms of worship for women in their periods. There is lot of confusion in terms of what women are allowed to do, and not to do, during their menses.
Some say, they can?t touch the Qur?an, while some say, they can read it. --Specially when women teach a lot of kids at their houses, they can?t give…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam31 Dec 2001
Is it necessary for a woman to attend Eid Pray.One of local Imam said that like men,it is also more rewardable and wajib for a female to attend Eid Prayer.
Please give us reply in the view of Quran and Ahadith.I also heard that Rassulullah(S.A)liked women pryaer at home(specially in the corner of the…
Moulana Muhammad Hashim / Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2001
A homosexual wants to repent. How can he become inclined towards women?
I am very troubled by this problem. Please advise me on how to cure myself of this sin and how to remove my sexual inclination towards men.
for: Shaykh Irshaad Amod / Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2001
Is it obligitary for Muslim women to go to EID prayer and should the girls change names after nikah.
A friend told me of some hadith which says that every muslim women must be taken to EID prayer and if one doesnt have a cloth to cover her then she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2001
Assalam-u-Alaikum, what are the rules for dress of women while offering prayer. Can she offer prayer in half sleeves tight t-shairt with dupatta over it. Wasalam,
Assalam-u-Alaikum, I've few queries regarding the dress of women, 1. can a women wear jeans if it lose so that the body shape is not exposed or a…
Mufti Ebrah - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
As salaam a lay kum It is said when a women experiences pains due to childbirth her sins are forgiven. Please advise if the same is true when an epidural is used.
A female will get the same virtue when she gives birth after being administered an epidural. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
Respected Imam sahib, I know that it’s prohibited in Islam to trim hair for women but I like my wife in short hair, is it permissible. Jazakalllah
Brother, you are correct that it is prohibited for a female to cut or trim her hair. An exemption to a prohibited act is granted only in specific…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Nov 2001
What is the justification, in Islam, of women wearing black, and men wearing white in some Arab countries?
As salaam wa'alaikum, I don't mean for this question to be provocative. I'd just like to know, what is the reason from Quran or Sunnah, that women…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2001
Please ellaborate on whetheror not women are allowed to piersce their navel, or any other part. Only the ear was mentioned in previous questions
Piercing of the navel and other body parts is the fashion of the Kuffaar. It is a trait of the most vile amongst them. In the Qur'aan and Sunnah, we…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2001
Clarification on ShaPing (not ShaVing) the eyebrows by women.
Regarding your response to "Shaping the Eyebrows" (Q3479), you have (repeatedly) stated the Hadith about Shaving the eyebrows [Rasulullah s.a.w.s.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2001
Asalaamualykum I came across this quote in a book....Ali (pbuh) said "Allah created desire in ten parts and He gave nine parts to women and one part to men."
I always thought it was the other way around. I need some detailed explanation for this quote and information on how one can over come their desires.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Nov 2001
1) how can pragnent women do sijda when she feel pain 2)women feel soffocation when she wear heejab
like to ask that my wife is pregnant and she could not be able to bow her head in Sijda in Sallat so as she said she feel pain if she tried to do…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
Sallam is it permissible for women to visit the grave yard and visit the dead and pray faatiah there.
Hadhrat ibn Mas'ood (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'I used to stop you from visiting graves, (now)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2001
Salaam alaikum. I would like to know if it is permissable for non-married women to remove hair off legs and arms by shaving. Jazakallah khairun.
It is permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Sep 2001
What is the Islamic situation on humans born with both, male and female, sexual organs?
The jurists have discussed the laws of a hermaphrodite in great detail. The definition of a hermaphrodite is one who is born with both male and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Sep 2001
Q.1:what are the duties of muslim women if war (jihad) breaks out ? Q.2:Is Qunoot-e-nazila recited after surah Fatiha, or after any surat after surah ?Fatiha
Hadith 1 Hadhrat Nu?maan ibn Basheer (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ?You will see the believers in…
- Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
What is the Islamic law with regard to slave-women? Was it permissible to have relations with these slave-women without a formal marriage ceremony?
Firstly, it should be borne in mind that slavery was not something that was introduced by Islam; on the contrary, it was something that had its…
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