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Hijab, Niqab & Purdah
628 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Hijab, Niqab & Purdah, part of Dress, Beard & Adornment. 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
Hijab, Niqab & Purdah fatawa — page 13 of 16
- Mufti Online25 Feb 2015
Fear of victamisation due to wearing hijaab
Taqiyyah is to safeguard and with the recent events of the world I can't help but think about a verse from the Holy Quran that says "He who…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Feb 2015
Performing Salaah with short sleeve kurta
Is it permissible to perform Salaah with a short-sleeve kurta?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Feb 2015
Women covering their hair within the home
Is it permissible for a woman to leave her hair uncovered in the confines of her home?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam12 Feb 2015
May I forsake the Hijab and shake hands with the opposite gender if it is a traditional custom?
Dear Imam It is my husbands tradition (albania) that men and woman shake hands when greeting each other, I find this very uncomfortable as my…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Mufti Online7 Feb 2015
The importance of niqaab
I want to ask a question on the importance of niqaab. I belong to a Pakhtoon family and we usually put a veil on our face whenever we go outside. My…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Jan 2015
Woman's voice on GPS devices
On some GPS devices there are only women voices talking. Are using these devices permissible?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Jan 2015
Wearing purda
My wife is not in niqaab but in hijaab Alhamdulilah. I however desire this in my wife and often admire women in niqab desiring this for myself. Am I…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam4 Jan 2015
Do the rules of purdah apply when one has adopted a child?
Do the rules of purdah apply when one has adopted a child? Also, is inheritance and other issues the same as with a biological child?
Abdullah Ghadai - Ask Imaam28 Dec 2014
Is Hijab Wajib?
I have question about women hijab, that is it Fard or Wajib for women to cover their faces as well when going out? or is it just for extra rewards…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Mufti Online24 Dec 2014
Intermingling with na mahrams
Say I am in a gathering where everyone present are my Mahrams. However, there are some people for whom this is individually not the case - hence,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Dec 2014
Males and females eating separately
We have now six members in the family because I got married. Is it necessary that all the males should eat together and all the female should sit…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Dec 2014
Can one perform Salaah with an American cap?
If a person does not have a topee but he has an American cap, should he perform the Salaah wearing the American cap or should he perform the Salaah…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online6 Dec 2014
Are the feet of women awrah?
What is the ruling of feet of women according to Ahnaaf? Is it awrah or not?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Nov 2014
Is it fardh to wear purda?
I want to know if its fards for a woman to wear parda and what are the rules and regulations of wearing parda because I'm actually dressed up…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Nov 2014
Taking a females exam from behind a veil
Can you please advise if a female is allowed to give quraan imtihaan to a Moulana from behind a veil. Generally we have Moulana's taking imtihaan in…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Nov 2014
Exposing one's satar before one's seven year old daughter
As a mother is it permissible for me to expose my satar to my daughter who is seven years of age? - (when changing clothes etc ) If it is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Nov 2014
Girl covering herself from the age of seven
From what age, a girl should start wearing scarf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Nov 2014
Going to a male doctor for eye laser treatment
May a woman go to a male doctor for eye laser surgery (to correct her eye sight)? There are no female doctors available to do the operation.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Nov 2014
Using laser for hair removal
My question is that can we ladies use laser for hair removal from body and face as I have much hair on my body and face like men. So is it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Oct 2014
Mother exposing her satar in front of her minor daughter
As a mother is it permissible for me to expose my satr to my daughter who is seven years of age? - (when changing clothes etc ) If it is permissible…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Sep 2014
Wearing purda
Is it Fardh to wear parda?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Sep 2014
Women covering themselves in front of strange men
Is is necessary for women to cover their neck, hair and arms as these parts of the body attract men?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Sep 2014
Making purda from strangers
My mum is 65 years old, very sick at home. My dad just passed away. Must my mum wear parda in her house if people come to visit?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Sep 2014
Women wearing clothing which reveal portion of their bodies
Is it permissible for my spouse to wear revealing clothing at home for my pleasure?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Aug 2014
Men listening to women on the radio station
Islamic radio stations sometimes have programmes with women speaking. Is it permissible for a man to listen to this?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Aug 2014
Covering the head
What is the various hanafi views on men covering or not covering the head in Salaah, eating and going to the bathroom. Another question is at what…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Jun 2014
Shaking the hands of na mahrams
It is obviously haraam to violate the hijab, in terms of both, appearance and attitude and actions. I know for example, speaking about private…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Jun 2014
Purdah
Please explain me about purda (hijab). Can women open their faces in front of any man? What is the actual order of Allah Ta'ala regarding purda…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online31 May 2014
Walking around the house naked
Can a person walk round the house naked when everyone else is fast asleep and he has no fear than anyone will wake up and see him?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 May 2014
Changing clothes in privacy
Is it sinful to be naked whilst being alone? What if you are naked for a very short time, such as whilst changing clothes?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam27 May 2014
Should I observe Hijab from my father’s two wives?
My dad has two wives. Are both mahram for me
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Mufti Online24 May 2014
Women concealing themselves from non mahrams
I have heard that there are two types of Hijab; one that covers the entire body except for the eyes and the other that covers the entire body except…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 May 2014
The satr of a woman before non-mahrams
What amount of a woman's body is fardh for her to cover in the presence of non-mahrams?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 May 2014
Should old women make purdah?
Is it wajib for old women to cover their faces (through niqab), or does this obligation only exist for young and middle-aged women?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Apr 2014
Delivering a sermon in front of males and females
Can you please explain to me the ruling of Muslim male scholars/speakers delivering talks or teaching lessons where there is a mixed audience and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Apr 2014
Women covering their hair while sleeping
Do women need to cover their hair even while sleeping at night? What is the ruling related to covering hair for women?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Apr 2014
Women's ankles being exposed in salaah
If a woman's ankles are exposed in Salaah does her Salaah break? If she hadn't known of this will she have to make qadha for these salaahs?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Apr 2014
Covering only from the stomach till the knee in front of one's brother
Can a sister wear a dress which is covered from her stomach to the knee in front of her own brother only?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam12 Apr 2014
Is it compulsory for women to observe the hijab when they go outside?
i have heard you say it is wajib for a women to cover face when outside. if it is not fard, then does that mean she is not obligated to cover her…
Muhammad Haris Siddiqui - Mufti Online9 Apr 2014
Breasts of a woman in front of her mahram
What are the evidence from qur'an and hadith, that the breasts of a woman are no awrah to the male maharams? I am little confused, please help.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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