Dress, Beard & Adornment · Subtopic
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 9 of 16
- Mufti Online13 Feb 2018
Women driving
Is it permissible for a woman to take car license either if she is in need or just for enjoyment?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam10 Feb 2018
Covering the hair that comes on the forehead when wearing a kufi/topi
Assalaamu Alaykum Is it necessary for a man when wearing a topi to cover the hair that comes or falls on the forehead as well. This would mean that…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Mufti Online8 Feb 2018
Removing one's hijaab to study
I started wearing my hijab since 2016, no one forced me with it and it was my choice, and it has been a year for wearing it, but the problem is the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Feb 2018
Women sleeping with their hair open
I'd like to enquire about females sleeping with their hair open. Is it permissible, if not why?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN2 Feb 2018
Camel Hump Hijabs
Is there anything wrong for women to tie a camel hump Hijaab?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Mufti Online28 Jan 2018
Wearing niqaab in a western country
I have questions regarding the niqab. I know that it is worn widely in the Middle East. What about in the West, I live in North Carolina and I’ve…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Jan 2018
Wearing a jilbaab
Is it necessary to wear a jilbab (a garment that starts from the top of the head), or is it permissible to wear an abaya (with the same coverage but…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Jan 2018
Hijaab
I wore hijab two years ago and now I really want to take it off. I have been waiting for few months for that feeling to change and it's not…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Jan 2018
Boys studying in co-education institutes
Is it ok for boys to study in co education institutes?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Jan 2018
Women covering their faces
If the face of women and hands are not awrah then why is it compulsory to cover? Is it a major sin to show the face? You said in one answer that it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Jan 2018
Male teaching girls in schools
Is it permissible for a man to teach girls at an academy/schools?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Jan 2018
Ustaaz creating a WhatsApp group for the mothers of the students
If an Alim is running a Hifth class, can he run a WhatsApp group with all the mothers on but his wife is also on the group?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Jan 2018
Wearing eyelash extensions
Is prayer acceptable whilst wearing eyelash extensions?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Jan 2018
Performing salaah with a short sleeve t-shirt and three quarter shorts
Is it permissible that a person can offer Salah in a t-shirt that is half sleeved and does not have any image printed upon it? Also what is the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Jan 2018
Wearing hijaab when leaving the home
I have started wearing hijab from Baqara Eid of this year. I never thought it would be such a beautiful spiritual experience. I had to do some…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Dec 2017
Giving dawah to non-mahrams
I am a teen at the age of 17 and I am wondering if it is permissible for me to give Dawah to a non-mahram female. So I can keep in contact and…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Dec 2017Roman Urdu
Beautician ka course karna
Mai apne center per ladies beauty parlour ka course kerwana chahta hun. Government ki taraf se mujhe offer kiya gya hai mgr mere ghar k log mna ker…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online12 Dec 2017
Receiving criticism from family due to wearing the purdah
My question is regarding a sister: Her mother criticizes everywhere she goes because of her purdah and maintaining islam and sometimes the sister…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Nov 2017
Brother in law touching sister in law
My brother in law tries to touch me here and there. First I didnt notice it but one day he touched my parts unknowingly and telling me that I am…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Nov 2017
Leaving work because of intermingling
I am a tuition teacher of 22 years old. I also maintain purdah. 7 months back I left a tuition because of intermingling. I told them about…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 Nov 2017
Female massaging males
As a Muslim female holistic practioner, can one assist male patients with massaging, cupping and reflexology.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Nov 2017
Women covering the chin and forehead
Kindly explain the satr of a female in detail... does the forehead have to be completely covered and where does the chin end? Some women insist that…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Nov 2017
Wearing a skirt with leggings
For women, is wearing a skirt slightly below the knees allowed with leggings/stocking underneath?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online5 Nov 2017
Women remaining within the confines of their homes
I was reading an answer you gave to a lady that asked a question about what is the correct way to spend your day. I felt deeply disappointed with…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Nov 2017
What type of clothing should a woman wear for Salaah?
Is namaz valid in night suits or T-shirt and trousers for girls?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Nov 2017
Living with one's brother in-law
Can two na-mahrams live together? I will live with my brother in law (husband's younger brother).
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Oct 2017
Girl uncovering her hair when a boy comes to propose
We follow a practice in the case of a marriage proposal that first the boys mother comes to see the girl, then both parties make itikhara, if…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Oct 2017
Female assisting males in a care home
I work in a care home. I just want to know if it is permissible for me to care for men giving them all care needs.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Oct 2017
Divorced woman working
My wife's sister's daughter is a divorcee. She has decided to move out from her parents home to live in her own accommodation in another city on the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Oct 2017Roman Urdu
Aurat ko doctor banna
Mai doctor banna chahti hun usky liye mjhy kuch btai aur istahary ka koi tareeka btai?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Oct 2017
Performing salaah with one's pants below the ankles
What are the consequences if one prays Namaz with their clothes covering below the ankles ?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online12 Oct 2017
Looking at beardless youth with lust
Is there a hadeeth prohibiting looking at beardless youth?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Oct 2017
Status of covering the face for women
Please advise on the status of the face veil according to the shafi'ee and the hanafi mathaa'ib.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Oct 2017Roman Urdu
Aurat ko gharelo kaam me lage rehna
Meray board kay papers jab bhi hotay hain tou ghar main koi na koi bara masla hojata tou yeh esa kyn hota hai? And secondly main bht mehnat karti…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Oct 2017
Non-mahrams visiting a widow and seeing to her needs
1. My mother in law is presently observing her iddat. Owing to the fact that her son and husband have passed on and her brothers live far off, I…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Sep 2017
Woman covering her body
1. What is the correct method of covering the body for a matured woman in hanafi mazhab? 2. Is fully covering the face obligatory? 3. Can the eyes…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Aug 2017
Wearing the niqaab in a home with non-mahram males
I have a question about purdah. I live at my mother in-laws house and I wear niqab. There are always males in the home who are my husband's cousins…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Aug 2017
Female interacting with males
My friend's aunt teaches in a school. She wears niqaab. She teaches girls but some times she has to interact with males. She wears her niqab and…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Jul 2017
Females going to male gynaecologists
Is it permissible for a female to visit a male gynaecologist if there are female gynaecologists available?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Jul 2017
Observing purdah with wife's relatives
My question is: I live in a self contained apartment (one bedroom and sittingroom) with my wife. Then my wife gave birth. This situation has made…
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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