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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 34 of 35
- Ask Imaam24 Jan 2001
Cutting of women's hair
Assalamualaikum I was told that it is permissible for a women to have short hair as long as it comes as far as the shoulders as then it would be…
- Ask Imaam24 Jan 2001
Can woman travel without Muhram for any urgent matter?
Presently I'm working in Saudi Arabia, My wife also stay with me. Due to some emergency situation my wife need to go back to Home (India). I can't…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2001
Is it haram for a converted Muslim woman to change her last name to her husband's last name after getting married?
It is not necessary nor forbidden for a married Muslim female to assume her husband's surname. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2001
I kindly request you to clarify us on Hijaab.
Bismillah Hirahmaan Niraheem Dear Alim, One of our brothers said to me: "In some muslim culture, if everyone is wearing a hijab, and suddenly there…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2001
Is it permissible for a wife to remove her facial hair?
Please can you tell me if it is possible for a wife to remove her facial hair in order to appear more feminine and attractive / pleasant for her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2001
Women cutting their hair, would you please substantiate with reference?
Mufti Sahib, your answer regarding the prohibition of women dressing/cutting their hair, would you please substantiate with refference to Ahadeeth,…
- Ask Imaam20 Jan 2001
I want to know when a Muslim woman takes a shower after menstruation, what does she do to cleanse herself. What is the routine done after menstruation and what is said.
A woman should take a bath after menstruation in the Sunnat manner, i.e. first, she should wash both hands and thereafter clean the private parts…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2001
Could a woman call her husband by his name?
Bismillah Hirahmaan Niraheem Dear Alim, Could a woman call her husband by his name? Also, I heard that one should not call his/her father by his…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jan 2001
What are the exact words of the Sahih Hadith which forbids muslim women from using perfume outdoors.
Abu Huraira (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (sallalahu alayhi wa salaam) said, The perfume of males is that which gives out fragrance and no colour…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2000
Menopause, HRT (Hormone replacement tablets) and enhanced bleeding.
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 Imaam15 Dec 2000
1. Is it permissible in Islam for women to wear Brasire.2. Is it permissble to abort the child when woman is not matally prepared.
1. Is it permissible in Islam for women to wear Brasire. 2. Is it permissble to abort the child when woman is not matally prepared to be pregnent,…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2000
Are women allowed to use birth control pills? (contraceptives / contraception)
Are women allowed to use birth control pills or any other forms or birth control to prevent them from getting pregnant? If so, what kinds of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2000
For African women, is a hair relaxer jaiz. It straightens the hair to make it easier to take care of. Request for du'a.
It is permissible to use the hair relaxer in order to straighten the hair. And Allah Ta'ala knows best Mufti E. Desai
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2000
Is it allowed for woman to use electrical epilator for removing hair from limbs.
Yes, it is permissible to use the epilator to remove hair. And Allah Ta'ala knows best Mufti E. Desai
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam2 Dec 2000
Gynecologist visit and ghusal
Will the Ghusl be fard (compulsory)if my Gynacologist puts her fingers in my vigina. During my pregnancy visits my doctor is checking by puting her…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam30 Nov 2000
The choice of Terminating the Pregnancy Act was proposed in September 1997. As a Muslim health professional I am faced with various demands of terminating pregnancy. Kindly advise on the following:
a)Permissibility of terminating pregnancy in the following circumstances: 1.Rape or incest. 2.Proven chromosomal abnormality by ultrasound or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2000
When in sadjah, how are Shafi women supposed to place their feet?
Some shafi women place their feet so that they point backwards. I was under the impression that every part of our body including our feet should…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2000
I being a muslim baligh female, if do hijab i.e., what majority of the Muslim women do, cover their hair so that only their face is visible: is that ok?
Please I want this confirmed, as I also see some other
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2000
After the period, are we suppose to wash all the used things, i.e. bed cushions, scarf, clothes, etc. even while they are not impure?
It is not necessary to wash the household things if they are not impure after the monthly cycle. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2000
What is the precise difference between Hijab or Niqab(Burqa)? Is it fard on women to do one of them? If yes, what's recommended and which one is mandoob?
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 Imaam3 Nov 2000
If I assume the later days (8,9,10) will turn out to be Isteehaza would it be correct to have a ghusl after 7 days and start performing salaat even if I am bleeding?
Every month during my Haiz period I have been bleeding for 13 to 14 days continuously.The last haiz habit I experienced lasted for 7 days.To date, I…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Is it permissible for women to have their legs waxed by amuslim woman as they will be showing part of their satar?
If a woman can wax the satr portion of her legs herself, it is not permissible for another woman to do the waxing for her. Was salaam Mufti E Desai…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Is it permissable for a married muslim woman to visit a relative's grave?
Respected Mufti Sahib, 1)I am a married muslim lady who will be visiting India in a couple of months. Last year, my grandfather, with whom I was…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Why is it that in the Indian culture men most always eat before the women?
I feel from a male standpoint, that this is sort of unfair, that the women work soo hard to cook the food and the males eat FIRST. Is this right?,…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Can a maternal or paternal uncle see his own niece's adult daughter?
Yes. Was salaam Mufti E Desai Fatwa Dept.
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam28 Oct 2000
I have a degree but in Islam it does not allow that for women but only for men
As i have a degree but in Islam it does not allow that for women but only for men,is it ok if i work in an environment where there are only women…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2000
Are women allowed education upto degree level?
I have met many women at university who wear full hijab and say that the people who say women are not allowed out of the house but should remain at…
- Ask Imaam21 Oct 2000
Is it true that women who go to heaven will have one husband whom they will have to share amongst 70 other women as men will have 70 wives.
This is certanily not fair nor is it justice. I'm sure Allah loves us all and women will be treated equally amongst men, because we also are humans…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Can't we use napkins when we are having our period?
Some sisters say that when we are having our menstruation period, we should not use napkins instead we should use a piece of cloth and wash them…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Is there a ruling concerning women's hair when she's on her period?
Should a woman in her period keep her hair with her until she gets purifies and washes the hair? Are we allowed to throw out hair away or must we…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Is it permissible for a women in her period to recite the Holy Qur'an?
Is it allowed for a woman to recite the Qur'an when she's having her period? In Tirmizi, it says that she ought not to. While on the other hand, a…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Is it allowed for a pregnant lady to perform salat sitting down to avoid discomfort of standing?
A female may sit and perform salaat if she experiences extreme pain in standing and performing salaat due to pregnancy. Was salaam Mufti E Desai…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Where in Quran does it say that 1-Women should stay in the confines of her home?2-Women are prohibited to speak in an alluring tone?
I am in my fourth year in the faculty of medecine,does staying at home mean that after 7 years of studying I am not allowed to work,and I should…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Is is permissible for woman to put on cosmetics when she is in outdoors? Is it permissible for woman to put on a pant when she is in outdoor?
It is not permissible for a female to expose her beauty in public. Kindly refer to Hijaab at www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/hijaab.html and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
I have heard waxing arms and legs is haram in Islam? I am a woman living in USA and would like to know whether this is true or not. Please give details.
It is permissible for a female to wax her arms and legs. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2000
I know a friend of mine, who reads the Quran when ever she and prays as well. But she don't wear a hedsacarf, but she is a really nice person and she does not do anything stupid. Is she doing arong?
Kindly refer to Hijaab at www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/hijaab.html and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2000
What does Islam (Holy Quran, Shariah, Hadith) say , if at all, about the female circucision or FGM - Female Genital Mutilation? Is it permissible or not permissible? Thank you
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu 1. Circumcision for males is Waajib (compulsory) according to Imaam Abu Hanifa. If circumcision…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2000
Maariya al-Qibtiyyah
Assalamu Alaikum I want clarification for the following In a publication from india I saw that Mariyam Quibthiya was not a wife of Prophet (saw)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Oct 2000
Salaam, I would like to know what is the ruling on a married muslim woman dyeing her hair to cover grey hair. Was salaam Jazakullah khairun
Pure black dye is not permissible. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "There will be people who will come later (in my Ummah) and apply…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Sep 2000
It is permissible for the women to work? If permissible, what is the conditions?
Kindly refer Hijaab at www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/hijaab.html and 'When women Emerge' at www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/w_emerge.html and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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