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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 16 of 16
- Mufti Online16 Sep 2012
The Veil for a Muslim Woman
Please tell me how much veiling is imposing upon Muslim women regarded dress?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Taking a lift with Ladies
Is it permissible for a na mahram man to take a lift with two ladies (He will be alone with them in the car)? The reason he is taking a lift is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2012
Assalamu alaikkum va rahmathullahi va barakaathuhu I would like to know whether Niqab(Face cover) is Fardh or Sunnah? What is the view point of various Madh'habs in this matter?
Assalamu alaikkum va rahmathullahi va barakaathuhu I would like to know whether Niqab(Face cover) is Fardh or Sunnah? What is the view point of…
Moulana Ismail Desai - Mufti Online12 Jun 2012
Performing Salaah with short sleeves or a T-Shirt
What is the ruling regarding performing salaah with short sleeves or a T-Shirt?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 May 2012
Respect for Angels
To what extent should women use their hijab when their husband or others are performing an act of worship in their rooms ?In other words how much of…
- Mufti Online8 May 2012
Male and female cousins hugging and interacting casually
Is it permissible for male and female cousins to hug each other and be casual with each other? In many families, I notice male and female cousins…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 May 2012
Wearing Niqaab
Can a muslim sister at the age of 45 suddenly decide she wants to wear niqab for her remaining years? During all her past years, she wore hijab…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Mar 2012
Folding the Pants above the Ankles at the Time of Salaah
Should one fold his pants in order to expose his ankles at the time of Salaah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Feb 2012
Niqaab (Purdah)
Is the wearing of niqaab fardh?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam9 Jul 2011
I would like to know if a womens voice is purdah? If so what is your view of females broadcasting on radio? Is this permissible?
I would like to know if a womens voice is purdah? If so what is your view of females broadcasting on radio? Is this permissible?
Mawlana Ali bin Cassim - Ask Imaam23 Jun 2010
I have read that the hijab we use should extend to cover our bosom. If we are wearing salwar which has a long piece of extra cloth which perfectly covers the bosom, should we still wear the head scarf in a way that covers the bosom. Wouldnt the long piece of clothe draped over the bosom serve the purpose ?
I have read that the hijab we use should extend to cover our bosom. If we are wearing salwar which has a long piece of extra cloth which perfectly…
Ml. Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Mar 2009
some women wear hair extension, to make their hair grow and it works.i have heard that hair extension is prohibited in islam, is this true? if no, a woman who wears hijab and....
some women wear hair extension, to make their hair grow and it works.i have heard that hair extension is prohibited in islam, is this true? if no, a…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam3 Mar 2009
If a muslim is married to a woman that refuses to wear Hijab after he had tried to guide her to wear it in a couple of years, but otherwise she is a good wife and a good mother,
If a muslim is married to a woman that refuses to wear Hijab after he had tried to guide her to wear it in a couple of years, but otherwise she is a…
- Ask Imaam27 Feb 2009
Why is it allowed for Muslim females to not make Hijab from the the slaves or workers?
Asalamalaikum mufti sahab, my question is why is it allowed for muslim females not to observe hijab in front of slaves (or the slaves whom their…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam29 Oct 2008
Does the son in law have to observe purdah from his mother in law?
what is rule of wife,s mother can you come out front of her?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2008
If a daughter is adopted by a couple as a baby and the child is breast fead by her adopted mother, when the girl matures - does she have to wear Hijab infront of her adopted father or not?
If a daughter is adopted by a couple as a baby and the child is breast fead by her adopted mother, when the girl matures - does she have to wear…
Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub - Ask Imaam6 Sep 2008
Please comment on the following article... "Hijabi Women"
Please comment on the following article.. hijabi women The question of "free-mixing" over the last decade or two has gotten a bit out of hand I…
Ml. Asif Umar & Ml. Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Aug 2008
My mother's sister husband is mahram or non mahram for my sister.Is she needed to hijab from him.
My mother's sister husband is mahram or non mahram for my sister.Is she needed to hijab from him.
Ml. Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2007
And also is it permissable to force women to wear the hijab and to force Muslims to follow the Sharia Law?
Please have a read of this (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7098480.stm) story and tell me if this is right according to the Sharia…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 May 2007
She faces criticism for wearing Hijab and Jilbaab in a gathering
In an event where a woman has to attend marriage functions of a very close relative where men and women would be together without any segregation,…
- Ask Imaam2 Mar 2007
Is it permissible for girls to get haircuts even if they wear a hijab?
Is it permissible for girls to get haircuts even if they wear a hijab? An early respose will be appreciated. Thank you.
A Female Iftaa - Ask Imaam11 May 2006
I know in the Hanafi madhab niqab is wajib. However, many great Ulama such as Shaykh Nuh and Mufti Mahmud Ashraf 'Uthmani od Darul Ulum Karachi hold that in our times what is stressed more is the head scarf, due to the difficulty and ignorance of people in the west
Sayyidi, as a student of knowledge whose teachers reside in the lands of Shaam as well as the Subcontinent, I would like to ask you some questions…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Oct 2005
began wearing Hijab. My old friends have became outcasts because they have negative influence on me. However I cannot make my parents or cousins outcastes because they are always around me
I have began wearing Hijab about 6 months ago out sincerity to Allah (swt). My old friends have became outcasts because they have negative influence…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Aug 2005
Womens education in Islam and the importance of Hijab
I am from Karachi Pakistan and congradulate your for your great work for muslim uma and make dua to Allah abt your sucess, I want to ask you few…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005
"Obtaining ILM is Compulsory to every muslim man and women"plz explain,what ilm?(2)Is to cover hair and face includes in Parda(HIJAB)for women?(3)Can women cut her hairs like man,what is the limit?
"Obtaining ILM is Compulsory to every muslim man and women"plz explain,what ilm?(2)Is to cover hair and face includes in Parda(HIJAB)for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Aug 2003
Is there purdah with ones aunt?
Is there purdah with ones aunt?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2001
Dear respected brother, I wanted to know if I had to wear hijab infront of my mom’s uncle.
This is in clarification on my previous question. I know that I don't have to wear it infront of my own uncle. But what about my mom's uncles? Jazak…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2001
Please tell me if I have to wear hijab infront of my mom's uncle. He is like my own uncle.
He is my mom's mom's brother by blood. Please give me Hadiths or ayats. Jazak Allahu Khair brother.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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