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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 30 of 35
- Ask Imaam23 May 2002
Why do woman have to cover their faces when it is required to be exposed during Umrah and Hajj?
My lack of islamic knowledge does not allow me to answer this question, and given that islam is a religion without inconsistencies, i am struggling…
Muf - Ask Imaam23 May 2002
Q1 : Can wife use her hand to give pleasure to husband. Q2 : Can wife wear men's cloth in bedroom where only her husband is present.
Q1 : My wife has given birth to a child through Cesarean Section, 45 days ago. but since her stitches are still not healed completely, doctor told…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 May 2002
Why are woman not allowed to cut their hair if it is covered fully?
As a kid, we were told that woman need to grow their hair because on the day of judgment, it will be used to shield their bossom. On using a similar…
Moulana Asad Haffejee - Ask Imaam14 May 2002
question about women coverinig their faces ... What do we say to people who ask why didn’t our Prophet (S.A.W.) say this and why is this not written in the Holy Qur’an?
Assalamualaikum, Respected Mufti Sahab. I understand why a woman should cover her face but I don?t know how I can explain it to others who disagree.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 May 2002
Can women remove their hair or cut their nails during their periods?
No, she should not remove them. She should wait until her periods pass. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam1 May 2002
Are women allowed to pierce their navals if no why? or If yes why? What if she does it for her husband because alot of my muslim friends are doing it.
If the piercing for a belly ring is done to beautify oneself for the husband and does not mutilate the body, it is not prohibited. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Apr 2002
Can a qualified Aalima work in White owned business if she prefers not to teach in a madressah?
A woman (irrespective of whether she is an Alima or not) should leave her home only when necessary. An Alima should understand the importance of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Apr 2002
Is a married woman in parda allowed to stand behind the counter and be in contact with male customers helping her husband?
A wife should not be put through the strains, toils and duties of the husband. She should be allowed to remain at home and see to the household…
Mufti Ebrahim D - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
can a wife undergo permanent sterilization for birth control ?
As-salamualikum Mufti Sahab, can a wife undergo permanent sterilization for birth control if she is suffering from herniated disc and continious low…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
iam having blood spotting not regular periods it is dark brown spotting once a day then again starts
what rulings for taking bath & offer prayers & about intercourse .
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2002
A Woman Covering Her Face
A large amount of confusion prevails among the people about how much should a woman cover her body. Is it necessary to cover everything except the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Mar 2002
I wanted to know if it is allowed for a woman to take full bath during the 7 days of periods??
Assalam-o-alaikum! I wanted to know if it is allowed for a woman to take full bath during the 7 days of periods??i have heard from some people that…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam25 Mar 2002
My husband believes that I am being too orthodox in wearing niqaab. Please advise.
Assalam-alaikum, Mufti Sahab, My husband and I performed Hajj this year, and after we returned, I began to wear full niqaab. This has been a real…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
What is the Islamic ruling on female circumcision? Please explain in detail.
It is Mustahabb (commendable) for females to circumcise. It is narrated in an authentic Hadith quoted from Abu Dawood Shareef that during the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2002
Can the women pray in Jamaat of their own? Request you to please provide the reference either way.
It is Makrooh for women to perform Salaat in Jama'at on their own. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2002
In which position woman should sleep (side, straight). What are the positions allowed for intercourse. Can wife sit on top of husband. What positions strictly forbidden.
It is Sunnah for both men and women to begin their sleep on the right side. In an Aayat of the noble Qur'aan, Allah Ta'ala states, 'Your wives are a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Mar 2002
polycystic ovarian syndrome
assalaamualaikum wrwb. i'm an unmarried lady with polycystic ovarian syndrome. i wish to get married but i have some reservations due to my illness.…
- Ask Imaam5 Mar 2002
Inshallah, my husband and I are planning on beginning an overseas 5-7 year alim course together.Is the use of birth control in this situation permissible? Jazakullah Khairun.
Inshallah, we will be migrating to another country and we will make the dar-ul-uloom our residence for the next 5-7 years. Is birth control…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2002
Questions about sleeping and Sajdah
Is it wrong for a woman to sleep nude, if she lives only with her husband, and is completely covered with sheets the entire night? Also, what is the…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2002
in Islam why are women not allowed to pluck their eyebrows? more q's below
in Islam why are women not allowed to pluck their eyebrows? I heard the prophet Mohammed had cursed a woman who did so... But can?t you even like do…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2002
Sisters community center
Assalaamu alaikum Mufti sahib The Sisters in our city want to open a center for exclusive use by women only. They will be able to stay overnight…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2002
Is it permissible for my wife to stay over at her aunts (fathers sisters) house ?
as-salaamu 'alaikum, I would like to know whether it is permissible for my wife to stay over at her aunts (fathers sisters) house, there are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2002
is a women allowed to drive, if no plese give deatils?
Q: I am a mother of three children. My husband is a traveller, and often he is out of home for many days. In his absence, I experience the following…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Feb 2002
Clarification on Question # 1165
What if a woman enters paradise and due to some reason her husband has to go to Hell. What if the husband was non-Muslim and she did not marry any…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2002
If anyone had sex with the muslim girl, but with the consent of the girl, what does Islam say about this?
Every type of premarital relationship is Haraam (strictly prohibited) even if such a relationship is with mutual consent. To commit sex out of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Feb 2002
Can women when praying any Salaah in their homes, recite the Qiraat out loud? Also to teach kids, can we pray the complete Salaat out loud, include all the tasbeehs in Rukoo, and Sajood?
(ofcourse no strange men present when reading out loud)
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2002
Can a women can taste her own milk.
1) Can a women can taste her own milk or it is ?GUNNAH?. 2) Can a women can drink her own milk or it is ?GUNNAH?. 3) Can a women can taste or drink…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2002
WHAT CAN I RECITE TO INSTILL LOVE BETWEEN MY WIFE AND MY MOTHER? THERE’S GOT TO BE SOME HADITH ABOUT THIS, AS ISLAM ENCOURAGES JOINT FAMILIES (PARENTS AND KIDS).
The best way to create love between the wife and your mother is to encourage one another to give gifts. Encourage them not to go by the book of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2002
Will the hoors in Jannah be mindless robots made only for one thing (sex) or will they be like women of the earth with feelings , thoughts and moodswings?
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Jannah is an exposition of Allah's mercy.' (Mishkaat) The purpose of Jannat is to reward sincere…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2002
The Quran mentions that men will have female companions who are not from the line of Adam, what will there be for Earthly women?
I would be grateful if you could answer the above. Jazakallah khair
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2002
Please provide a list of DOs and DON`Ts in terms of worship for women in their periods. There is lot of confusion in terms of what women are allowed to do, and not to do, during their menses.
Some say, they can?t touch the Qur?an, while some say, they can read it. --Specially when women teach a lot of kids at their houses, they can?t give…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2002
I have been challenged by a friend to provide her proof (Quran & Hadith) that she cannot handle or read the Quraan during her periods.
Does any proof exist, if so, please provide asap WITH the proper references.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2002
A very confusing ruling about menses…..
Respected Mufti, I would greatly appreciate it if you would tell me the ruling about the following situation: a woman has a normal menstrual cycle…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Dec 2001
Is it necessary for a woman to attend Eid Pray.One of local Imam said that like men,it is also more rewardable and wajib for a female to attend Eid Prayer.
Please give us reply in the view of Quran and Ahadith.I also heard that Rassulullah(S.A)liked women pryaer at home(specially in the corner of the…
Moulana Muhammad Hashim / Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2001
Is it obligitary for Muslim women to go to EID prayer and should the girls change names after nikah.
A friend told me of some hadith which says that every muslim women must be taken to EID prayer and if one doesnt have a cloth to cover her then she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2001
1) Are there any restictions for the husband on seeing his wife giving birth. 2) Is the Husband allowed in the delivery room.
I was told that it is not permisable for the husband to see the wife giving birth, but is the husband allowed to go into the delivery room without…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2001
What is the awra of a woman in front of her mahrems? What is the least she needs to cover?
A female may leave her hair, face, forearms, hands and feet uncovered in front of her mahrams. (Males prohibited in marriage) and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2001
An intimate question
Assalmualaikum, Respected Mufti Sahab, I wanted to know whether it is permissible for a wife to rub her private part to her husbands anus and reach…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2001
Meaning of name...
Assalam o alikum ya respected skaikh, I hope and pray may Allah bring blessings and peace in this holy month of Ramadhan upon Ummah, aamin. I'm a…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2001
Assalam-u-Alaikum, what are the rules for dress of women while offering prayer. Can she offer prayer in half sleeves tight t-shairt with dupatta over it. Wasalam,
Assalam-u-Alaikum, I've few queries regarding the dress of women, 1. can a women wear jeans if it lose so that the body shape is not exposed or a…
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