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 70 of 72
- Ask Imaam10 Aug 2001
What is the basic regard concerning women shaping their eyebrows in Islam?
No, it is not permissible for females to pluck their eyebrows. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) cursed a Mutanammisa (a female who seeks to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2001
Can a male use the same methods that females use for getting rid of hair in private parts or armpits, as long as what matters is getting rid of this hair.
Yes, the purpose is to remove the unwanted hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2001
Is it permissable for women to wear imitation jewellery? I have heard that women are allowed to wear all imitation jewellery except rings. Is this true?
What is the reason for this?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2001
It is true that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned that women have less intelligence than men. This is recorded in Bukhari Shareef.
Dear Sir, I JUST READ THE FOLLOWING. BOTH MY DAUGHTERS WHO ARE PSYCHOLOGISTS WERE EXCEEDINGLY FURIOUS WHEN THEY SHOWED ME THIS . IF YOU HAD THE…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Assalaamu-Alaikum, is it permissible for a female to cover her hair with a scarf but tie the scarf at the back ? i.e. her neck is visible.
Shukran
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2001
Is is necessary for women to cover their feet while praying salah?
Is it true that women have to wear socks when they pray?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jun 2001
What is the awrah of women? Are the feet included in the aurah of women?
Are the feet included in the awrah of women? Are women allowed to wear for example slippers in public. Also must a woman cover her feet while…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jun 2001
What is the truth of the rights of women in some Muslim Countries?
Is it true that muslim husband can "hit" his muslim wife?. Why in some muslim countries, women is "opressed"?.It is not clear the rights of women in…
- Ask Imaam9 Jun 2001
Is it permissible for women to remove the hair on the legs and arms?
Is it permissible for women to remove hair on the legs and arms? (hair which is not pubic hair).
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jun 2001
Can women use a razor to remove unwanted hair?
Are women allowed to use a Razor? I have heard several times that it is not allowed in Islam for a woman to use metal on her body, i.e. razor as it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 May 2001
Are women allowed to go to the masjid when they have their periods
Please refer the name of the hadith too
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2001
Islam ruling on sodomy, homosexuality and punishment both male and female, married and unmarried couples.
My Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh In the spirit of Islamic brotherhood and in keeping with the Sunnah of…
- Ask Imaam16 May 2001
Are women allowed to wear artificial jewelry?
I?ve heard that women are not allowed to wear artificial gold or silver and it has to be real. Is this true?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2001
Is it permissible for a young, single, Muslim woman to train as a barrister in the kuffaar legal system?
1) Is it permissible for a Muslim to be a barrister/advocate in the British kuffaar legal system? 2) Is it permissible for a young, single, female…
Justice Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Could you please give me a detailed analysis of what a Virgin women should do after being raped.
Please could you tell me if the Virgin female should perform any special prayers, fast etc. JazakAllah for your advise. 2)Has she lost her Vaginity…
- Ask Imaam18 Apr 2001
Are women allowed to wear jeans in front of her husband, or first blood uncles, like chacha, and maamu, and also in front of one's own father?
Assalamualaikum
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Is it allowed for females to wear pants and shirts inside the Abaya?
I wear jeans (pants and tight shirts) inside my abaya. I know that women are not allowed to dress like men, but when I wear them, no one can see me.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Is it permissable to sterilise a grown female cat?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu It is permissible to sterilise a cat. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Prophet Muhammed (saw) cursed those women who plucked their eyebrows
You say Allah does not like those who alter their looks, But how comes women can stop having children or not have them at all just to keep her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
Women cutting their hair
I know you have said that it is not permissable for women to cut their hair. But is there actually any hadith that says that women cannot do such? I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Is there a hadith stating that women should were their scarves and what is the sin for not doing so?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu Allah Taãla mentions in the Noble Qur'an, '(O Muhammad (Sallallaahu…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Mufti Sahib, Can a female travel in a different car then her mahram more than 48 miles, while her mahram is in the car in front of her car?
Are females alowed to give salam to men? Even in the case where a female is writing a letter to a Moulana or Mufti? Is it permissible for a female…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Is it permissable for men or women to remove the hair between eyebrows?
I read on islam-qa.com that this is permissable since the hair between the eyebrows isn't part of them, can you verify that please.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Mar 2001
About women attending prayers in the mosque
I am hearing contradictory views regarding the prayer of women in the mosque from different Alims. Please let me know which is the best for the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2001
Is it true that the Prophet (SAW) said that men have been endowed with more akal (intellect) than women by Allah SWT? Also how does this relate to decision making b/n a married couple.
Can you also include the actual hadith please. Jazakallahu Khairan.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2001
What is the logic behind a women being allowed to travel a short distance with a ghair mahram and not long distance?
According to the Shariah it is permissable for a women to travel in a car with a ghair mahram so long as there are other women with her but why is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2001
You have stated that women can not cut their hair. Please rovide support for this statmetn.
Due to hygienic and medical reasons, hair cutting and grooming for women and men is necessary at this day and age.
- Ask Imaam26 Feb 2001
Looking at women in the eye while conversing, wife not responsive, and drinking medicine containing alcohol.
1. In America if you don't look at anybody in the eye while conversing with them they consider it as an insult, especially if one is speaking with a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2001
Is it allowed for a male to chat with a female ONLY about Islam, in the presence of other people in the chat room? The female will be treated as a sister.
It is not permissible for you to chat with females. You may refer them to reliable Islamic sites or advise them to refer to their local Ulama. We…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Are women really inferior to men?
Islam does not allow equal treatment to women, this is because she can be forced to sleep with her husband, refusing to sleep with him is a sin. But…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Is it permissible for a women to pierce her nose for the purpose of wearing jewellery?
Is the practice of nose-piercing permissible in Islam? May Allah reward you.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2001
I would like to know if it is permissable for a Muslim women to have her hair done by a non-Muslim women for beautifying purpose for her husband?
A Muslim woman may beautify her hair for her husband without cutting or trimming her hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
Can women wear jewlery around the ankle, like a chain?
I heard from someone that its forbidden in islam as during the prohets time, prostitutes should wear a chain around the ankle to indicate that they…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
Is it ok for me, an adult Muslim male, to communicate with my first cousin who is an adult Muslim female?
By communicate I mean exchanging emails; and not for the sake of nikah or other purpose but for mentioning general goings on. Jazakallah.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Is it permissable for women to bleach the hair using the various products available in the market?
It is permissible for a female to bleach their hair on condition the bleach does not have Haraam (impure) ingredients in it. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
How do I control my gaze (e.g looking at females) when I am at university?
I find this very difficult to do as I am not married and cannot find a suitable wife at the moment. Please reccommend me something which is easy for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
What measures should i take to have minimum encounter with females?
Actually I study in a cooeducational college.There are girls as well as boys in my class. Now what measures should i take to have the least possible…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Getting hair cut from female barber
Getting hair cut from female barber, specially here in the USA you would find females barbers at most of the haircut places. (any difference of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Tell me about undershave for men and women? and having girl friend in Islam?
The area of shaving for a person (male/female) is above and around the private parts. The area immediately under the navel is not to be shaven. If…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Is it permissable to employ adult male servant in the house where the women is staying alone?
No, it is not permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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