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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 33 of 35
- Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
What is the ruling in Islam about morning after pills to prevent pregnancy especially in case of rape.
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu Q: Are contraceptions permissible? A: Contraception (Azl) is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
Iw as wondering where in the Qur'an it says a woman cannot peirce her body (navel, nose, eyebrows) not her ears but stictly on the body? What surah talks about tattoos?
It is permissible for a female to pierce her ears in order to adorn herself with ear rings. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) prohibited the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
I wear a head sacrf outside and at home, also on the way to school, but I dont wear it in side school. When I will go to college I will werte a hijjab. IS it wrong what I am doing.
Allah Taãla mentions in the Noble Qur?an, ?(O Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), tell the believing males to lower their gazes? tell the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2001
I will be taking a flight overseas (Canada to Pakistan) and I want to know how to perform my Salaat.
There will be a few stop-overs, but the flight will be 16 hours in total.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2001
Is it permissible for her to make Masah (wipe) instead of washing the head?
A woman suffers from severe headaches and colds due to often washing of her hair in Fardh Ghusl (obligatory bath) after intercourse with her husband.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Is there a hadith stating that women should were their scarves and what is the sin for not doing so?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu Allah Taãla mentions in the Noble Qur'an, '(O Muhammad (Sallallaahu…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
What is the extent of pardah? When making purdah is it okay to leave the eyes open with the rest of the face covered?
When making pardah is it okay to leave the eyes open with the rest of the face covered? If one is in the state of impurity, can one wear new dress…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Does a woman have the right to work?
I heard since one of The Prophet's (pbuh)wives worked, women can work if they desire to do so. Can she work if her husband needs help in supporting…
- Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Mufti Sahib, Can a female travel in a different car then her mahram more than 48 miles, while her mahram is in the car in front of her car?
Are females alowed to give salam to men? Even in the case where a female is writing a letter to a Moulana or Mufti? Is it permissible for a female…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Is it permissible for a woman to cut her hair shoulder length to please her husband?
also is it permissible for her to trim her eyebrows if they get too long for looking beautiful for her husband? JazakAllah
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
How should a woman makes up for the mandatory fasts she misses due to monthly periods?
I have a lot of these fasts to make up but don't have the strength to do so due to pregnancy and the period of lactation for another year or more. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Is it permissable for men or women to remove the hair between eyebrows?
I read on islam-qa.com that this is permissable since the hair between the eyebrows isn't part of them, can you verify that please.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Mar 2001
About women attending prayers in the mosque
I am hearing contradictory views regarding the prayer of women in the mosque from different Alims. Please let me know which is the best for the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2001
What is the ruling about hijab from brother-in-law? What is the ruling about the husband of sister. Is he mahram?
Assalamu Alaikum Mufti Sahib! I know the hadith that Brother of husband is death... and there is strict Hijab from him. What is the ruling about the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2001
Must a woman always follow her husband to bed?
Is it necessary for a woman to go to bed when she knows her 1)husband does not wish to make love 2) She has her period Jazakallah Khair
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2001
You have stated that women can not cut their hair. Please rovide support for this statmetn.
Due to hygienic and medical reasons, hair cutting and grooming for women and men is necessary at this day and age.
- Ask Imaam26 Feb 2001
Looking at women in the eye while conversing, wife not responsive, and drinking medicine containing alcohol.
1. In America if you don't look at anybody in the eye while conversing with them they consider it as an insult, especially if one is speaking with a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
If you get a spot of bleeding and then you don't bleed, is that counted as period.is ghusl needed
If the spotting is during the woman's normal monthly cycle, then it will be regarded as Haydh (menses) during which period a female cannot perform…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Is it permissible to curl hair?
Assalamualaikum. Is it permitted to colur the hair more than one coluor at one time? Also is it permissible to curl the hair so that it remains so…
Mufti Ebrah - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Must one have children after marriage?
Can woman choose not to have children after marriage for any reason? What if the reason was so as not to become fat and spoil her figure? Jazakallah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
I would like to know if it's haram or not to pierce ones belly? Jazakallah Khaiun
As long as the piercing does not mutilate the body and your intention is the beautification for your husband then it can be considered as…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Are women really inferior to men?
Islam does not allow equal treatment to women, this is because she can be forced to sleep with her husband, refusing to sleep with him is a sin. But…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Is it permissible to dye the feet with henna?
Can you please advise whether women are prmitted to use henna on their feet? Jazakallah khair.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Is it permissible for a women to pierce her nose for the purpose of wearing jewellery?
Is the practice of nose-piercing permissible in Islam? May Allah reward you.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2001
Can a woman be bareheaded in her home?
Assalamualaikum, I wanted to know whether a woman could b bare headed in her home or not. Can a woman be bare headed infront of her children in her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2001
I would like to know if it is permissable for a Muslim women to have her hair done by a non-Muslim women for beautifying purpose for her husband?
A Muslim woman may beautify her hair for her husband without cutting or trimming her hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
Is it permissible for a woman to do bodybuilding? If not please explain. Jazakallah khair!
A female may keep herself fit by doing any exercise including body building without violating the laws of Shari'ah pertaining to Hijaab. and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
Can women wear jewlery around the ankle, like a chain?
I heard from someone that its forbidden in islam as during the prohets time, prostitutes should wear a chain around the ankle to indicate that they…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
What age does it become obligatory for a girl to wear hijab according to the Quran and Sunnah. How do you describe Islamic clothes?
1. A girl should be advised to wear Hijaab at the age of seven. At the age of ten, she should be rebuked for not adhering to Hijaab. The purpose of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Feb 2001
How gender specific were the manuals of Hanafi fiqh (specifically those utilized during Ottoman times) in terms of property rights?
Do the Ottoman manuals of Hanafi fiqh discuss specifically the right of women to manage/dipose of property, or is this implied? Do they discuss…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Adultery (zina) in non-Muslim countries.
A friend of mine says since Canada and U.S are non-muslim countries having intercourse with a non-muslim woman here is not zina for they can be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Is it permissable for women to bleach the hair using the various products available in the market?
It is permissible for a female to bleach their hair on condition the bleach does not have Haraam (impure) ingredients in it. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Feb 2001
Can a Muslim woman use tampons?
I am aware that a woman and her sexual parts must remain pure for her husband only. I have heard that wearing a tampon during menstruation is a form…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2001
I have heard that a woman should keep her hair plaited and not in a bun and that her salaah is not accepted if her hair is in a bun. Is this true and what is the reason for this? Jazakallah.
The information that a female's Salaat is not accepted if her hair is in a bun is incorrect. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2001
Ladies dying their hair and shaping their eyebrows?
Firstly, Can Ladies dye their Hair other than black, using the different couloured dyes avalable in the market like Burgandy, Brown etc, not the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2001
Can women wear mascara? I'm confused as some people say that mascara is haram but some say it is like a normal cosmetic product as in wearing eyeshadow. Is mascara not haram to apply?
It is permissible for a female to beautify herself with Mascara. However, she should not expose her beauty to Ghayr Mahaarim (not prohibited in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2001
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 difficulties.
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…
- Ask Imaam30 Jan 2001
Physician prescribes HRT (hormone replacement tablets) in order to enhance her monthly cycle which gives her relief. Will the enhanced bleeding be regarded as Haydh?
During menopause generally a female's monthly cycle of bleeding is suppressed resulting in her experiencing hot flushes and other medical…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2001
If a woman gets a child after marriage, is all her sins forgiven?
In principle, when a person performs virtuous deeds, his/her minor sins are forgiven without making Tawbah. As regards major sins, making Tawbah is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Jan 2001
I am hearing that "Princess Diana" had accepted Islam before she passed away. What is your opinion?
It is possible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
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