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Haidh, Nifaas & Istihaazah

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Haidh, Nifaas & Istihaazah fatawa — page 29 of 35

Ask Imaam19 Nov 2002
i want to know the proper way of ghusal haiz and ghusal janabat
sir plz told me the proper way of ghusal haiz and ghusal janabat coz i dont know the proper way i shall be very thank full to you
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam14 Nov 2002
How can we prevent our women from going out for work. My wife always insists me to find a job for her but I am very much against doing that
My wife always insists me to find a job for her but I am very much against doing that. She always complains of getting bored at home. We have two…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam14 Nov 2002
I would like to know the Shariahs point of view about female drivers and what are the limitations ?Kindly substantiate your answer with Hadith and/or Quraan.
As far as the actual act of driving is concerned, it is permissible per se for a woman to drive. However, since driving for a woman breaches a…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam11 Nov 2002
can we have intercourse if my wife in her periods when the bleeding has stoped on the 4 th day of her cycle ?
1. If her habit is more than 4 days, it is not permissible to have intercourse on the fourth day of her cycle even if her bleeding has ceased. When…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam31 Oct 2002
Adopting a New Born Child
I'm 24 Yrs Girl, Living independently a working in a good Company & I'm not interested in getting married since there are several reason's. But I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam31 Oct 2002
1)If a women has very thick eyebrows and smaill hairs around it, will it be permissible for her to bleach bits of it?
1)If a women has very thick eyebrows and smaill hairs around it, will it be permissible for her to bleach bits of it? 2) if we were looking for a…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim
Ask Imaam28 Oct 2002
What is the purpose of Masturat Jamat? Questions regarding women, Hijab and their education: Was masturat work designed for women only away from deen?
1. Can you please explain what is the purpose of Masturat Jamat in detail? What is the importance of Masturat Jamat? 2. A brother claimed that his…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam25 Oct 2002
question 6696 1) How to deal with woman that wants to work. Do you have any idea like where I can have my wife educated with out braking the law of shariah - like intermingling
you mentioned about some courses like "Your wife should consider undertaking a course of studying about a Muslim woman?s role and assist other…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
Is there any Islamic basis to a woman staying in the house for forty days after the birth of a child.
There is a belief in our community that a woman must stay indoors, and in her home for forty days after she has given birth. Is this an Islamic…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam10 Oct 2002
Between two menses, what is the minimum days between the first and second cycle when we can pray Salaat with or without bleeding?
I reviewed your questions and answers from which I found that we do not pray Salaat in the first 10 days of menses if we have more than 10 days of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam6 Oct 2002
I've been having a problem with my period. It usually lasts 7 days, but I cannot define when it finishes. I think my menses is over and I make ghusl, but later it turns out that I still have it
I've been having a problem with my period. 1)It usually lasts 7 days, but I cannot define exactly when it finishes. I think my menses is over and I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam6 Oct 2002
For a woman-1-the term mahram includes whom? 2-can I go to taraweeh? 3-what to do about human rights?
I have an extensive family and I need to know which of the following are my mahram, my husband's uncles, my father's uncles, my mother's uncles, and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
What if she is in her home and while guests come she is in her kitchen cooking without niqab on, non-mahram men pass through the kitchen. Can she serve food to non mahram male guests without a niqab?
1) You mentioned how it is compulsory for muslim women to wear niqab in front of non mahram men. What if she is in her home and while guests come…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
Can a women wear her pyjames and perform salaah?
On radio Islam the moulana said you are not allowed to wear pyjames anf perform salaah cause you are standing before allah and because a women would…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
How to deal with woman that wants to work.
I would like to know how to deal with the woman who wants to do a job. She thinks that, if she doesn't work she doesn't have economic independency…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam29 Sep 2002
Does the bloody discharge also count as a period not to pray Salat?
I am 47 years old married woman, mother of four children. I have always had a regular menstrual cycle, but for the last three months I have a…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
I need to know what is the fatwa for passing gas from the front in women? will her wadhu be valid?
Passing wind from the front in women does not invalidate the Wudhu. (Fathul Qadeer vol.1 pg.47) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam9 Sep 2002
Can women wear pants above ankle?
Its fashionable for women in hijaab to do this right now. I thought it was haraam. Is it?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam6 Sep 2002
Can a husband and wife sleep completely naked together covered only with a blanket?
Yes, it is permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Moulana Imraan Vawda
Ask Imaam4 Sep 2002
If a woman's hair is damaged due to frequent use of chemical based hair relaxer, can she cut it and grow it naturally so that she stops using it?
Can the hair be cut in this case? If a woman's hair is damaged due to frequent use of chemical based hair relaxer, can she cut it and grow it…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam2 Sep 2002
1) my mother does not even want to meet him, saying that we belong to two different regions in pakistan and our culture would not be compatible.
I am a muslima 20 years of age. And I need advice on how to get my mothers permission on the following two situations: 1) I am interested in a…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam27 Aug 2002
1)why can't she show them to a mushrik female (who might not even discuss her features etc. with anyone else?). 2)Dowry is 'jahaiz' which is a custom in India/Pakistan
1)I read somewhere that a Muslim female cannot show her hair to a non-muslim female. She has to cover every part of her body except for her face…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam16 Aug 2002
Is this permissible in Islam for a woman to remove hairs from her Hands, Legs and Private parts?
It is permissible for a female to remove hairs from her hands, legs and private parts. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam15 Aug 2002
can a women put a "loop" as a means for contraceptive under any or specific circumstances
CONTRACEPTION Reversible Chemical - the pill which is taken orally spermicidal jellies used locally. Mechanical - use of condom intra-uterine device…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam9 Aug 2002
Can a woman not in ihram wear niqab (touching face) during salah, inside or outside masjid al haram and during nafl tawaf, when non mahram men are around?
It is compulsory for a woman not in Ihraam to wear the Niqaab wherever she is - in the Haram or outside the Haram. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam5 Aug 2002
We are living in a place where muslims are very less. I told my wife to wear hijaab. She is wearing when we got outside. But if she has goes through our neighbourhood, she is not wearing hijaab
We are living in a place where muslims are very less. I told my wife to wear hijaab. She is wearing when we got outside. But if she has goes through…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam29 Jul 2002
i have recently started wearing hijaab and i have clothes that have big necks, short sleeve, and are a little tight
and i have clothes that have big necks, short sleeve, and are a little tight. I want to know if it is permisible for me to give those clothes to my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam25 Jul 2002
Is it obligatory to remove pubic hair for women?
Yes, it is obligatory for women to remove pubic hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Muhammad Hashim FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT:…
Moulana Muhammad Hashim
Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002
I have reddinsh discharge before real menstruation blood starts coming... when do I stop praying and when do I start?
I have reddinsh discharge before real menstruation blood starts coming. It comes for 3 days and then again it become just a bit reddish discharge. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002
Removing of hair from different parts of body for females if their husbands want.
Respectable Mufti Sahb, Assalam-O-Alaikum. Can a woman remove the following hair if her husband orders her or her husband desires (1) Hairs upon…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam13 Jul 2002
Please quote the Hadith about women wearing perfume and going out, and the source of it.
1. Allah's Messenger (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "The perfume for men is the fragrance is apparent but the colour is hidden, and the perfume…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam1 Jul 2002
my husband has passed away and i have heard that hazrath ayesha use to always wear a white scarf. please comment
Wearing a white scarf is not necessary in Iddat. You may wear any colour of clothing in Iddat provided the clothing is not bright or attractive. and…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Ask Imaam27 Jun 2002
Are women allowed to ride horses ? Kindly quote at least one proof from the Quraan or Hadith to support your naswer.
A female may ride a horse only if there is a genuine need recognized in Shari'ah to do so and provided she adheres to the laws of Hijaab. (Shaami)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam27 Jun 2002
A woman removing hair meeting INBETWEEN eyes, Alot of scholars say it's allowed
AS Salaamu Alaikum Alot of maulanas agree that the hair INBETWEEN the eyebrows is not part of the eyebrows & thus permissable to remove if the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam24 Jun 2002
can women recite anything they know from the Quran (from memory) during menses? b) should women say their zuhr prayers (on friday) after the Khutba
a) can women recite anything they know from the Quran (from memory) during menses? b) should women say their zuhr prayers (on friday) after the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam14 Jun 2002
Can a women lead an Organisation if there is no one else to accept the responsibilty. what are the guidelines for her?
As Salam U Ailaikum Mufti Sahib. Please help me in solving my problem. Lately I have been appointed as the President of the Islamic Society of our…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam8 Jun 2002
Can women cut their hair by any margin? Is there a restriction on the length of women's hair?
{Reason 1: To look beautiful to her husband? Reason 2: To reduce the time wasted in drying the hair.}
Moulana Asad Haffejee
Ask Imaam30 May 2002
Is it allowed for women to go to universities where the male and female are studying together? what about work?
Dear Imam, Peace be upon you. I have the following questions: 1) Is it allowed for women to go to universities where the male and female are…
Moulana Imraan Vawda
Ask Imaam30 May 2002
what does islam says about virginity of females ? Is hymen an indicator of virginity? how should a girl without an intact hymen yet a virgin proves her virginity to her husband ?
I have read in many medical magazines that in many cases the hymen breaks even when the girl is a virgin but in our culture and society a virgin…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Ask Imaam24 May 2002
Can women wear jeans and a jacket with hijab? or skirts with a small slit in the back?
The word, 'Hijaab', in USA is generally understood to be a head covering. If so, it is not permissible for a female to only wear jeans and jacket in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Haidh, Nifaas & Istihaazah

By Darul Ifta

Haidh, Nifaas & Istihaazah fatawa — page 29 of 35

i want to know the proper way of ghusal haiz and ghusal janabat

How can we prevent our women from going out for work. My wife always insists me to find a job for her but I am very much against doing that

I would like to know the Shariahs point of view about female drivers and what are the limitations ?Kindly substantiate your answer with Hadith and/or Quraan.

can we have intercourse if my wife in her periods when the bleeding has stoped on the 4 th day of her cycle ?

Adopting a New Born Child

1)If a women has very thick eyebrows and smaill hairs around it, will it be permissible for her to bleach bits of it?

What is the purpose of Masturat Jamat? Questions regarding women, Hijab and their education: Was masturat work designed for women only away from deen?

question 6696 1) How to deal with woman that wants to work. Do you have any idea like where I can have my wife educated with out braking the law of shariah - like intermingling

Is there any Islamic basis to a woman staying in the house for forty days after the birth of a child.

Between two menses, what is the minimum days between the first and second cycle when we can pray Salaat with or without bleeding?

I've been having a problem with my period. It usually lasts 7 days, but I cannot define when it finishes. I think my menses is over and I make ghusl, but later it turns out that I still have it

For a woman-1-the term mahram includes whom? 2-can I go to taraweeh? 3-what to do about human rights?

What if she is in her home and while guests come she is in her kitchen cooking without niqab on, non-mahram men pass through the kitchen. Can she serve food to non mahram male guests without a niqab?

Can a women wear her pyjames and perform salaah?

How to deal with woman that wants to work.

Does the bloody discharge also count as a period not to pray Salat?

I need to know what is the fatwa for passing gas from the front in women? will her wadhu be valid?

Can women wear pants above ankle?

Can a husband and wife sleep completely naked together covered only with a blanket?

If a woman's hair is damaged due to frequent use of chemical based hair relaxer, can she cut it and grow it naturally so that she stops using it?

1) my mother does not even want to meet him, saying that we belong to two different regions in pakistan and our culture would not be compatible.

1)why can't she show them to a mushrik female (who might not even discuss her features etc. with anyone else?). 2)Dowry is 'jahaiz' which is a custom in India/Pakistan

Is this permissible in Islam for a woman to remove hairs from her Hands, Legs and Private parts?

can a women put a "loop" as a means for contraceptive under any or specific circumstances

Can a woman not in ihram wear niqab (touching face) during salah, inside or outside masjid al haram and during nafl tawaf, when non mahram men are around?

We are living in a place where muslims are very less. I told my wife to wear hijaab. She is wearing when we got outside. But if she has goes through our neighbourhood, she is not wearing hijaab

i have recently started wearing hijaab and i have clothes that have big necks, short sleeve, and are a little tight

Is it obligatory to remove pubic hair for women?

I have reddinsh discharge before real menstruation blood starts coming... when do I stop praying and when do I start?

Removing of hair from different parts of body for females if their husbands want.

Please quote the Hadith about women wearing perfume and going out, and the source of it.

my husband has passed away and i have heard that hazrath ayesha use to always wear a white scarf. please comment

Are women allowed to ride horses ? Kindly quote at least one proof from the Quraan or Hadith to support your naswer.

A woman removing hair meeting INBETWEEN eyes, Alot of scholars say it's allowed

can women recite anything they know from the Quran (from memory) during menses? b) should women say their zuhr prayers (on friday) after the Khutba

Can a women lead an Organisation if there is no one else to accept the responsibilty. what are the guidelines for her?

Can women cut their hair by any margin? Is there a restriction on the length of women's hair?

Is it allowed for women to go to universities where the male and female are studying together? what about work?

what does islam says about virginity of females ? Is hymen an indicator of virginity? how should a girl without an intact hymen yet a virgin proves her virginity to her husband ?

Can women wear jeans and a jacket with hijab? or skirts with a small slit in the back?