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Haidh, Nifaas & Istihaazah
1,399 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Haidh, Nifaas & Istihaazah, part of Family, Women & Children. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Haidh, Nifaas & Istihaazah fatawa — page 22 of 35
- Mufti Online6 Nov 2012
Iddat period for a woman whose husband passed away before consummating the Nikah
What is the iddat period for a woman whose husband passed away before consummating the Nikah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Nov 2012
Nifaas
After having a baby, you are on your periods for 40 days. Does that mean that its not allowed to read namaz for that time period?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 Oct 2012
Keeping clean clothes on the bed after being in the state of haidh
When I have my monthly and when my washed/clean clothes are kept on my bed does my clean cloths become napaak as well and do I need to re wash again?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Sep 2012
Irregular cycle
I have an irregular cycle, or rather haven't made a proper recorder of my dates, until recently. Since July this year I've made a sincere effort to…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Irregular Bleeding
I have in the last 6 months been getting irregular bleeding between my regular period. My doctors are still trying to find out what is the cause.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2012
Bleeding for more than ten days
A lady ended her haidth on the 8th day of her cycle. After 4 days she began to bleed again. The bleeding has now lapsed into the 15th day, is this…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Sep 2012
Qadha for missed Salaah during haidh
My friends insist that there is qadha for missed Salaah during haidh just like there is qadha for saum. I tried explaining to them that there isn't…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Sep 2012
Discharge after Haidh
I continuously get a discharge (from yellow to white) after haidh. What must I do if I feel the discharge during Salaah? Should a break the Salaah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN24 Aug 2012
Reviewing hifdh during haidh
I am blessed to be surrounded by a handful of huffaadh in my home: my husband, father-in-law and sons. Honestly, I can’t thank Allah enough! There…
- Mufti Online12 Jul 2012
Woman Bleeding After Removing a Coil From Her Private Organ
A Female had a coil removed from her vagina. The doctor said that there would be heavy bleeding, not straight away but after 1 or 2 days, now that…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Experiencing Haidh While Sitting in I'tikaaf
If a woman experiences haidh (menses) whilst sitting in i’tikaaf, what is the condition of her i’tikaaf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Jul 2012
Spotting During Ramadhaan
My wife is nursing a 4 months old and she is breastfeeding. She recently put an Intrauterine contraceptive device that has side effects like vaginal…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam25 Jun 2012
Can I insert cotton wool or tissue into the private area to stop discharge?
asalaam. my question is with regards to discharge. i wouldnt say im mazoor but i do get alot of discarge. is it okay to put cotton wool or tissue…
Moulana Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam18 May 2012
Removing hairs from between the eyebrows; wearing 9ct jewellery and determining the completion of haidh.
Can a woman remove hair between the eyebrows? Can she wear 9ct jewellery? How does a woman determine when her haiz is complete?
Mawlana Faraz ibn Adam - Mufti Online5 May 2012
What is Haidh?
Could you please explain in detail what is Haiz and Istihaadha. According to my knowledge Menstruation period is called Haiz. According to Hanafi…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 May 2012
Entering The Haramain In The State of Haidh
If a woman has her monthly period during her stay in Makkah or Madinah during Umra, is it completely impermissible for her to enter the Sacred…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 May 2012
Postponing Salaah Due to Fear of Haidh Continuing
If the cycle is 5 days and the last bit of liquid came out before zuhr on the fifth day and the woman only made ghusl after esha because she was…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 May 2012
Different Colours of Blood In Haidh
When a woman experiences haidh, once the blood stops flowing a little pinkish liquid comes out and lastly the last bit of liquid that comes out…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 May 2012
Woman Reciting or Listening to Qur'aan While Unclean
When a woman is unclean can she do the following: 1. Listen to Quran on MP3. 2. Recite darood. 3. Recite istagfaar 4. Recite verses of Quran from…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Apr 2012
Salaah For a Woman Who Discharges Continuously
I am a mature female. When I go to the bathroom I see different amount of liquids in my under clothing. The colour is anywhere from yellow to white.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Apr 2012
Discharge After Bathing Due to Haidh
My menses started on Monday 30 Aug , it stopped on Sat 4 Sep . I made ghusal on Sunday before sehri ended, and commenced fasting and also performing…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Apr 2012
Clipping One's Nails in Haidh
Can one clip ones nails or shave the hair during (any of the days of) ones periods (menses)?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Apr 2012
Cycle of Haidh With Bleeding Stopping In Between
A woman used to bleed for 10 days, which was her complete cycle. However recently (after Childbirth or oral contraceptives) she bleeds for 7 Days.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Apr 2012
Bleeding Due To Taking Pills
I am officially getting married on the 13th July Inshallah. So this month I started to take pills as a contraceptive means. I have to take it for 21…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Apr 2012
Bleeding After Nifaas
A woman had 40 days of nifaas. Then there was no bleeding for two days. Thereafter she started to bleed. What would this new bleeding be? Would it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Apr 2012
Bleeding in Pregnancy
I am pregnant Alhamdullilah and last week I had some bleeding. Alhamdullilah the bleeding stopped but now I am unsure if I can begin reading my…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Apr 2012
Ladies in the state of Haidh, Nifaas or Istihaadha Going to a Jamaat Khaana for Learning and Teaching
Is it permissible for a group of ladies in a state of haidh, nifaas or istihaadha to a Jamaat Khaana for teaching and learning?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Mar 2012
Seeing a Yellow Streak on Alternate Days of Haidh
My haidh period starts from the 19th to 25th and the rest of the month passes in Isitihaza, but for the past few months its happening that during my…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Mar 2012
Travelling in the State of Haidh
A woman in Haidh travels to Johannesburg. In Johannesburg she becomes paak and has her ghusal etc. She will be staying in Johannesburg for ten days.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Mar 2012
Ihtilaam during Haidh
If a women has ihtilaam during haidh does she have to take a ghusl?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam14 Mar 2012
Is she is in her Hayd or in Istihada?
My wife – Alhamdulillah – delivered a baby boy on 14/12/2012 after Maghrib. She completed her Hayd period and became Paak on 30/01/2012 afternoon,…
Maulana Mahmood Patel - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2012
My menstrual cycle does not end after precise number of days, when can I start performing salah?
A female gets her monthly cycle on the 7th (for example), it continues normally until 14, for 7 or 8 days. She has no exact precise pattern.…
Mawlana Mohammed Patel - Ask Imaam27 Dec 2011
Can women cut their hair? What is the Dua for a child who is frequently startled in sleep?
Can you please advise me on the following: Is a lady allowed to cut her hair (the length still remains below the elbow) and the fact that the woman…
Mawlana Ali bin Cassim - Ask Imaam27 Dec 2011
Is it permissible for a woman to observe the body of another woman as a beautician?
Iam a beautician in uk.iam only working with ipl permanent hair reduction.please could you tell me if it is permissble and also according to shariah…
Mawlana Abdul Hannan Nizami - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2011
Things women cannot do in her menses
Normally the women periods last for 7 to 10 days in a month before becoming pure (pāk) but if the women bleeds twice or thrice a month due to some…
Mufti Zaid Mohammed Shelia - Ask Imaam21 Nov 2011
I am a new Muslim and need help going to the mosque?
I am an Arab-Mexican girl who has been raised catholic but recently discovered Islam about two years ago. I have been reading a lot about Islam and…
Mawlana Ali bin Cassim - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2011
Please clarify the hadith about reciting SUB HAANAKA ASTAGHFIRULLAAHAL LATHEE LAA ILAAHA ILLAA HUWAL HAYYUL QAYYUM in menses
Please clarify the following hadith. i do know about the first istighfarr to be read.......but i have not heard about reading "astaghfirullah"…
Mufti Ishaaq E. Moosa - Jamiat KZN11 May 2011
Sajdah Tilawat for menstruating women
Please advice me Mufti sahab, When women in mentruation (can not pray salath), If she happen to here A Quranic verse with sajda, should she make the…
- Ask Imaam8 Mar 2011
I'm pregnant and spotted a little. Do I have to perform ghusl?
I am 6 weeks pregnant but last night I spotted a little. Should I perform ghusl for tahārah or not?
Ml. Sohail Bengali - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2011
Does a woman have to cut the hair of the pubic region every 40 days or after every menstruation?
1. What is the accurate time interval for cutting the hair under the arms and in the pubic region for a woman? 4o days or after every menstruation…
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