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.
By Darul Ifta
Women’s Issues & Work fatawa — page 8 of 72
- Ask Imaam9 Nov 2023
Removing ear and nose piercing for Wudhu and Ghusl
Do women have to take off their nose and ear piercings when they make wudu and gusl?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online9 Nov 2023
Woman being targeted at the workplace
I am frustrated in my life, as my colleagues in my office work always target me. As a lady, I find it difficult to defend myself. Please help.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN9 Nov 2023
Concealing Mental illness from a Potential Spouse
A relative of mine is set to be married in the near future. Unfortunately, he has struggled with mental health issues for some time and is currently…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Mufti Online8 Nov 2023
Taking a ghusal after nifaas
A ladies nifaas ended at 18:54 on her 40th day. She is still spotting but she had a bath as her time was over. She had a bath before this time 18:54…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN6 Nov 2023
Dead Sea Hotel Toiletries
Q. Recently I went for Umrah and the hotel I was staying in supplied us with toiletries which contained ingredients from the Dead Sea. Is it…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Mufti Online1 Nov 2023
Slight bleeding after inserting a copper IUD
I have recently inserted a copper IUD which is causing me to bleed very slightly. I am 47 years old, with 4 children and have used the copper IUD…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Nov 2023
Girl memorizing new sabaq or doing dhor during her haidh without touching the pages of the Quraan Shareef
Is it permissible for a female doing Hifz to memorise new sabaq or do dhor during her haiz without touching the actual pages of the Quraan Shareef?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam29 Oct 2023
Can a women read manzil whilst on her menses?
Can a women read manzil on her menses?
Mohammed - Mufti Online26 Oct 2023
Reciting Hizbul Bahr in the state of Haidh
Is it permissible to recite Hizbul Bahr in the state of Haidh?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Oct 2023
Irregular bleeding
I started my period on 24th September and it’s been 12 days now and it’s still spotting so is it counted as period or istihadha? I am 49 years old…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Oct 2023
Woman visiting the beach
What is the ruling of a woman visiting the beach during her monthly period?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN19 Oct 2023
Concept of child-free life
As-salamu aleikum. What is Islamic view for being “childfree”, voluntary childless (without reason or with reason like “I will be bad parent due…
Muhammad S.I.V - Ibn Masood5 Oct 2023
Females in Nifaas emerging from their rooms
What is the ruling in Shariah regarding Nifaas as opposed to the Indian custom where a lady in Nifaas cannot leave her house and should stay…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood5 Oct 2023
Females visiting the graveyard
Are women allowed to visit the cemetery, even if they remain sitting in the car in the cemetery yard?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood19 Sep 2023
Haidh after menopause and other female-related issues
1. If a lady has an internal or papsmear, should she perform Ghusl? 2. A lady who is past the menopause state, has a procedure done in hospital. She…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online18 Sep 2023
Women visiting Islamic historic sites
When a person goes for Umrah, or makes ziyarat of Masjid Aqsa, visits Jordan, etc. and there are graveyards like Jannatul Baqee etc. should women…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Sep 2023
Breastfeeding while pregnant
I have a one and a half year old daughter and my intention was to breastfeed her till she reaches the age of 2 as per the Islamic ruling. However I…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown16 Sep 2023
Is Niqāb Necessary?
I do have a question. Could you let me know if the Niqab is necessary to wear or if it’s optional and if there any benefits for the female for…
Arib Raza - Mufti Online14 Sep 2023
Wife leaving the home to work to support her parents
I want to ask about my situation. I have 2 kids, one is 3.5 years old and the second is 2.5 years old. My wife's father has retired and my wife…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood12 Sep 2023
Female reciting audibly in Salaah
If a woman reads slightly audibly in Salaah, will this invalidate her Salaah or not?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN12 Sep 2023
Making Masah on the tape applied over Mehndi
Q. When a female applies mehndi (henna), a tape is sometimes placed on the mehndi so that it properly sets and dries. Can she make Masah on the tape…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Jamiat KZN31 Aug 2023
Rules of Nifaas (Post-Natal Bleeding)
Q. I’d like to know more about Nifaas and the rulings on what and what not to do in the period after birth. Can you have your ghusl bath if you stop…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Jamiat KZN29 Aug 2023
Missing Salaah due to waking up late
Q. If a person wakes up 10 minutes before Sunrise and needs to perform Ghusal and let’s say that person takes 15/20 minutes to perform Gusal, and…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Azaadville26 Aug 2023
Women Visiting The Graveyard
My mother insists on going to the graveyard to visit the graves of our relatives. Kindly confirm whether it is allowed for women to visit the…
- Camperdown24 Aug 2023
Can a female wax, shave and clip her nails during menstruation?
Assalaam mu alaikum Respected Mufti saheb Can a female wax, shave and clip her nails during menstruation? Please advise Was Salaam
Uthman ad-Dagestani - Mufti Online23 Aug 2023
Muslim woman working
I am a 19 year old Muslim female. I want to do a vacation job because I am on holiday from university. I will be working in a ladies only…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Aug 2023
Using deodorant during iddah
I recently got divorced. I am in my iddah. I know I am not allowed to wear perfumes, make up and jewellery etc. But is it permissible for me to use…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Aug 2023
Spotting after nifaas
A woman had nifaas for 40 days. She then spotted for 2 weeks. She had five months of no bleeding. She spotted for two weeks. She had 13 days of no…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Aug 2023
Woman in iddat leaving the home due to fear of being alone
A girl is currently sitting iddat in her father and mother in law's house. Her ex husband is a total lost case. The ex husband's parents have…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN14 Aug 2023
A woman should apply fragrance exclusively for her husband
What is the reference of this Hadith? It is narrated that Umar ibn al-Khattab went out on the day of ‘Eid and passed by a group of women. He noticed…
Moulana Suhail Motala - Jamiat KZN10 Aug 2023
Appointing a Wakeel for Nikah in the absence of a Wali
I am a female who intends on making Nikah. However my father has passed away and I don’t have a brother, any grandfathers or paternal uncles. Can my…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Ibn Masood9 Aug 2023
Celebrating “Women’s Day”
What are the implications of the modern society, especially Muslim women, celebrating and wishing each other a “Happy Women’s Day”?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online7 Aug 2023
Receiving mahr in the form of property
A women received mehr in the form of property upon marriage from her deceased husband, and has chosen to marry a new person. Must the family of the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood5 Aug 2023
Females attending ladies programs
An Aalim is having a few programs in our town including a ladies program. Is there more reward for the ladies to attend the program in person, or to…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood5 Aug 2023
Female pretending to be a male when communicating with a male
Is it permissible for a female to pretend to be a male when texting a male for business/trade purposes?
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN4 Aug 2023
Wife Changing her Last Name after Marriage
Many Muslim women take their husband’s last name (surname) when they marry. I have heard different views on this; some say it is Haram and others…
[Mufti] Muhammad ibn Adam - Ibn Masood1 Aug 2023
Females driving
Are women allowed to drive? Will the Mas’alah be the same as females riding horses?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville1 Aug 2023
Intermingling Between Male And Female Teachers
1. Is it permissible for male teachers and female teachers to sit together in meetings without any barrier in between? 2. Are male teachers and…
- Mufti Online29 Jul 2023
Sajdah for a woman
When a woman is in sadjah, how should her bottom be positioned?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam26 Jul 2023
To what extent can 2 females have physical relationship with each other?
1) can two females kiss each other on lips? 2) can they french kiss? 3) To what extent can 2 females have physical relationship with each other?
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