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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 31 of 35
- Ask Imaam7 Dec 2001
Dear Sheikh, I am planning to be married to a girl whose parents dont accept our intention for marriage because I am not the same colour
Her parents tell her she can never be happy without their blessings & that she wont enter jannah because they are displeased with her. I met her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
As salaam a lay kum It is said when a women experiences pains due to childbirth her sins are forgiven. Please advise if the same is true when an epidural is used.
A female will get the same virtue when she gives birth after being administered an epidural. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
Respected Imam sahib, I know that it’s prohibited in Islam to trim hair for women but I like my wife in short hair, is it permissible. Jazakalllah
Brother, you are correct that it is prohibited for a female to cut or trim her hair. An exemption to a prohibited act is granted only in specific…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Dec 2001
I am currently expecting my first child after trouble.
Are there particular surah?s I can read or zikr I should do? Please pray for my unborn child that it be a healthy, happy, pious and obedient slave…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Nov 2001
Salam, How come non one the Muslim countries or anyone else isn't helping Afghanistan when it is the same as attacking on Islam? It's not fair!...
1)When is the night in Ramazan when you pray a lot and your wish might come true? 2) Can a couple kiss or hug after the Nikkah or MAYBE more ? I…
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What is the justification, in Islam, of women wearing black, and men wearing white in some Arab countries?
As salaam wa'alaikum, I don't mean for this question to be provocative. I'd just like to know, what is the reason from Quran or Sunnah, that women…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001
Can a woman trim her hair till around her shoulders? Is there a Hadith prohibiting such?
ARE WOMEN ALLOWED TO CUT THEIR HAIR? Allah Taãla created the Human being, individually perfect - with no stigma of sin and in the best shape. In…
- Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001
my wife could not fast the whole month due to the delivery blood (nifas). If she can't make up the fasting this year, can she make it up next year? jazakallahu khair
ass. wr. wb. respected mufti shaheb.... my wife delivered our baby last year, on the 2nd day of Ramadhan. Therefore, she could not fast the whole…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001
Can a woman give a lecture in front of audience that includes non-mahram men that can see her?
I am trying to convince someone near and dear to me that a muslimah cannot give a lecture in front of non-mahram unless it is behind a screen or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2001
Clarification on ShaPing (not ShaVing) the eyebrows by women.
Regarding your response to "Shaping the Eyebrows" (Q3479), you have (repeatedly) stated the Hadith about Shaving the eyebrows [Rasulullah s.a.w.s.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2001
Asalaamualykum I came across this quote in a book....Ali (pbuh) said "Allah created desire in ten parts and He gave nine parts to women and one part to men."
I always thought it was the other way around. I need some detailed explanation for this quote and information on how one can over come their desires.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2001
Clothing worn during monthly mensturation.
Dear mufti, I would like to know whether it is compulsory for women to wash EVERY item of clothing worn during mensturstion even though they may not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2001
Assallaamualaykum.My wife gave birth to first child.We want to space out our children to give good attention and education.Can my wife use the pill.Please advise.
Q: Are contraceptions permissible? A: All forms of reversible contraception (e.g. condoms, IUD, etc.) are permissible on condition that it is not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Nov 2001
1) how can pragnent women do sijda when she feel pain 2)women feel soffocation when she wear heejab
like to ask that my wife is pregnant and she could not be able to bow her head in Sijda in Sallat so as she said she feel pain if she tried to do…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Nov 2001
Can a lady read the munaajaat e maqbool during haiz and nifaas.
Yes, all Du'aas from the Qur'aan and Hadith may be recited during Haydh and Nifaas. However, Tilaawat (recitation) of the Qur'aan during Haydh and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Nov 2001
One of the question you have answer that living with brother-in law is very bad and u quoted a hadith too. If parents want everyone to live togehter and there is financial situation then what ?
In America living separate can be very expensive. What kind of hijab a woman can do, if she is living with her in-laws(brother in law etc).Do she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
Can a woman's picture appear in the newspaper accompanying an interview of her?
Can a woman's picture be printed in a newspaper next to an interview the reporter did on her? Would that not be making a display of oneself, albeit,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
Sallam is it permissible for women to visit the grave yard and visit the dead and pray faatiah there.
Hadhrat ibn Mas'ood (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'I used to stop you from visiting graves, (now)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
Asalamu alaykum Can a lady read Qur'aan kareem during her period with intention of Dhikr even
if the surah was long for example Tabaraka when she goes to bed? JazakumLLAHU khayran.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2001
Salaam alaikum. I would like to know if it is permissable for non-married women to remove hair off legs and arms by shaving. Jazakallah khairun.
It is permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Sep 2001
I have given birth 10 days ago. My bleeding has stopped totally. Can I now resume with my daily Ibaadat?
Dear Mufti As Salaamu Alykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Alhamdulillah I have given birth to a baby girl about 10 days ago. After a slight…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Sep 2001
Dear Mufti, Is my wife allowed to wear a navel(belly) ring if I find it appealing on her?
Also it was mentioned in another that you were working on a compiled resource on Sex in Islam and Marriage. I would appreciate it if I could get…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Sep 2001
Are the leftovers of a ghayr mehram permissible?
Respected Mufti, Is it permissible for one to partake of the leftovers of a ghayr mehram, be it food or water? Also, is my husband's step-father my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Sep 2001
is it ok to have your hair cut if husband strictly orders?
It is not permissible to obey any order of the husband which is against the Shari'ah, for example, the woman trimming her hair. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2001
Regarding maintenance (al-nafaqah) for one's wife? Shelter in particular.
Q1 Is it wajib for a husband to provide a room for his wife or does he have to provide a kitchen and bathroom (not shared with the rest of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Sep 2001
I would like to know where the ghussal of a woman using artificial hair colorings, valid or not.The purpose of beautifying the hair is meant for her husband only.i need clarification. jazakumullah
The dye used is from L'oreal shampoo.By the way the woman is in full pardah.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
Covering during period
Is it compulsary for women during her period to cover herself from belly button to knees, infron of husband as well, can she just wear underwear?…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
Is it permissible to have intercourse during the periods time
Is it permissible for husband and wife to have intercourse during the periods time, that is during the ladies regular periods, if not after how many…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
Is the woman's voice considered awra? Under which circumstances should a woman not use her voice?
Allah Ta'ala states in the noble Qur'aan, 'When a female converse with a male, her voice should be firm and stern.' (Ahzaab) If there is a need for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
Is it permissible to know the gender of the baby before birth?
As part of the routine tests for pregnant women the doctors in US suggest Ultrasound; to monitor the health of the baby. The test (Ultrasound) can…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Aug 2001
What is the basic regard concerning women shaping their eyebrows in Islam?
No, it is not permissible for females to pluck their eyebrows. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) cursed a Mutanammisa (a female who seeks to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2001
Is it necessary for a woman to cover her face in the presence of strangers (who are not her designated Mahaarim) according to Shariáh?
Pls give info on hijab
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2001
Is it permissable for women to wear imitation jewellery? I have heard that women are allowed to wear all imitation jewellery except rings. Is this true?
What is the reason for this?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2001
Woman as ghayr mahram, reading Quran during periods, and wearing purdah hijab and niqaab
1. Can A Woman Do A Khidmat of a Ghayr-Mehram ( Ulemas, Relatives) 2. Can A Woman Wear A Abaya On Which The Embroidery is Done In Coulourful Threads…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2001
Wearing salwar kamiz is ok?
Firstly, salwar kamiz covers a women's body , fully. Which all the other dressed such as the pant and shirt does not, i f u say that salwar kamize…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2001
It is true that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned that women have less intelligence than men. This is recorded in Bukhari Shareef.
Dear Sir, I JUST READ THE FOLLOWING. BOTH MY DAUGHTERS WHO ARE PSYCHOLOGISTS WERE EXCEEDINGLY FURIOUS WHEN THEY SHOWED ME THIS . IF YOU HAD THE…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Assalaamu-Alaikum, is it permissible for a female to cover her hair with a scarf but tie the scarf at the back ? i.e. her neck is visible.
Shukran
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2001
Is it halal for a woman to go to an Islamic university in a Muslim country and stay there by herself, if a mahram takes her there and a mahram escorts her back when she wants to come back?
It is permissible for a woman to go to an Islamic university (all female) to study as long as she is escourted there by her male Mahram. Rasulullah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jun 2001
Can we be excused in not wearing hijab?
We live in a Christian country. It is very hard to look for job and enter school since they require uniform if we wear our hijab. Can we be forgiven…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jun 2001
Is it allowed that one can enlarge her breast using cream or by undergoing surgical procedure also if someone wants to reshape her nose by operation?
In principle, it is not permissible to alter one's natural self. However, due to circumstances, there may be a leeway for that. The ruling will be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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