Family, Women & Children · Subtopic
Women’s Issues & Work
2,832 fatawa from 8 South African Darul Iftas on Women’s Issues & Work, part of Family, Women & Children. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Women’s Issues & Work fatawa — page 56 of 71
- Mufti Online14 Apr 2014
Questions relating to iddat
My Father recently passed away. I am now confused as to what is now forbidden for my mother for the next 4 months 10 days period. I know jewellery,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam13 Apr 2014
If a women since puberty has never experienced menses, does she continue to fast and read salah every day without considering any days for menses?
if a women since puberty has never experienced menses does she continue to fast and read salah everyday all her life without considering any days…
Bilal Mohammad - Ask Imaam12 Apr 2014
Is it compulsory for women to observe the hijab when they go outside?
i have heard you say it is wajib for a women to cover face when outside. if it is not fard, then does that mean she is not obligated to cover her…
Muhammad Haris Siddiqui - Ask Imaam12 Apr 2014
What is the solution to women outnumbering men by 50 to 1?
WOMEN OUTNUMBERING MEN 50:1: As-Salamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh: Have the 'Ulamah devised methods whereby in the end times a man has…
Bilal Mohammad - Mufti Online9 Apr 2014
Girls going to universities
I am a 23 years old girl studying in a medical university. I wanted to ask that can I continue my studies in the medical university? Is it allowed…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam8 Apr 2014
Unknown Haidh Period
After having medical treatment, a woman no longer has a regular bleeding habit. She does not even remember what her habit used to be prior to…
Ismaeel Bassa - Ask Imaam6 Apr 2014
Muslim women studying medicine.
My question is regarding muslim women studying medicine. A question similar to mine has been answered before but I was wondering if you could please…
Muntasir Zaman - Ask Imaam3 Apr 2014
Death in the state of menses
I want to ask in the light of hadith, what happanes to a girl\woman who dies during her menses.
- Ask Imaam1 Apr 2014
Can a female shorten her hair due to a medical condition?
Is it permissible for a women to cut her hair short i.e till shoulder or a little more in length,so that she can later take care of them properly,…
Khalil Johnson - Ask Imaam29 Mar 2014
1.Trading with women who do not wear Hijab. 2) Attending mixed gatherings.
1) Am I allowed to sell jewellery to women (I am a man) who do not wear hijab? Can I talk with them about products they want to buy on the phone or…
Nabeel Valli - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2014
Women and Leadership
are these hadith about women and leadership authentic and what do they mean: "Men are destroyed when they obey women." A nation that has entrusted…
Bilal Mohammad - Ask Imaam25 Mar 2014
What is the ruling of wearing a turban without a topi? Is it true the Prophet censured women by mentioning that they are "deficient in religion."?
1) What is the ruling of wearing a turban without a topi? Is it ok to do so, although one Hadith mentions about it being the practice of the…
Hisham Dawood - Ask Imaam25 Mar 2014
Vaginal discharge
I noticed my wife making wudhu before every salah. On inquiry I was informed that she has a problem in which she leaks from her private area.…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Ask Imaam22 Mar 2014
What is the Hijab of a woman that should be observed at home?
What is the hijab (pardha) of a woman that should be practiced at home? ie in front of parents and siblings etc.
Saeed Ncane - Ask Imaam22 Mar 2014
Intercourse during Nifaas
I delivered a baby weeks ago and my husband and I had intercourse. I know I was wrong and it's a sin on my part but I was carried away by fear that…
Arshad Ali - Mufti Online19 Mar 2014
Satr of a woman before mahrams and non-mahrams
1. What is the satr of a woman in front of her mahrams and non-mahrams? 2. Is it permissible for a woman to wear short sleeve clothing in front of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN12 Mar 2014
Placement of a Female’s elbows in Sajdah?
Q. While growing up I attended a Madrassah in Durban and was taught that when a female reads Salaah, in the position of sajdah her elbows need to be…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online11 Mar 2014
Women using itr and perfume
I wanted to know whether women are permitted to use itr and perfume inside and outside the house?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Mar 2014
Interacting with women at the toll roads
How should one deal with the toll plazas where most of the time there are ladies working. One has to pay the money, sometimes receive change, and…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam5 Mar 2014
Is a woman’s voice, name and handwriting part of observing Hijab?
I Want to that is there a pardah from the voice, name and from the handwriting of ghair mahram, as I saw in the tabligh that brothers does not…
Immad Bin Arshad - Ask Imaam3 Mar 2014
Can a woman breastfeed her child while pregnant?
Can a woman breastfeed her child while pregnant?
Immad Bin Arshad - Mufti Online23 Feb 2014
Husband being over friendly with na mahram women
Am I wrong to feel hurt and upset when my husband who claims to be innocent at home is over friendly when meeting female family members or friends…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN21 Feb 2014
Wudhu for washing a child in the toilet?
Q. I would like to know if my wudhu will break if I have to take my 3 yr old son to the toilet and by me having to wash him after he relieves himself.
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online19 Feb 2014
Spending the iddat at one's parents home
A couple makes nikah and then spends time together in private, but with no rukhsati taking place. Then they divorce. Where should the idda take…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Feb 2014
Women taking up a job
Is it haram for women to do a job?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam11 Feb 2014
Salaah Imitation in Menses
I have 2 daughters aged 6 & 8 years.My wife used to instruct them Namaz by praying aside them.During menses days she used to sit aside them and do…
Ismaeel Bassa - Ask Imaam10 Feb 2014
Are girls allowed to show their body in front of other girls?
Are girls allowed to show their body in front of other girls?
Arshad Ali - Mufti Online10 Feb 2014
Working under a male senior
I am a single female and have been studying something in the business field not really realising the extent of this. I started working at a company…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Feb 2014
Iddat of a pregnant woman
What is the duration of iddat of a woman who has been given talaaq from her husband who later discovered herself pregnant, however the pregnancy is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Feb 2014
Observing iddat
Please advise: my 2 sisters were both divorced and did not sit or keep Idaat. Few years later they both got married again to different partners.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Feb 2014
Marrying two sisters
My question is can I marry with my widow sister in law. My wife is alive and she is living with me?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2014
Is adopting a child (male/female) is permitted in Islam?
Is adopting a child (male / female) is permitted in Islam.
Zakariya Memon - Mufti Online28 Jan 2014
Going to a male gynaecologist
Is it permissible for a lady to go to a male gynaecologist? (when females are available) We have heard some people say that some mufti has said it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Jan 2014
Women going out to work out of necessity
Please explain to me If I am doing a sin? My dad passed away! As I am the elder one! I have to work for my families bread! There are a lot of gents…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Jan 2014
Donating breastmilk
I am currently breast feeding my son and I have a daughter as well. I have been blessed with a great milk supply alhamdullilah. I want to know what…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2014
Why women cannot marry two men at the same like men can do in Islām?
"Why women cannot mary two man at the same time like Men can do in Islam." This was a question that was asked to me by a Bhudist friend of mine and…
Khalil Johnson - Ask Imaam19 Jan 2014
Looking at female classmates and teachers during class time.
is it allowed in islam to talk and look female class fellow(non-mehrm) for educational purpose or any needy situation? do we look at our female…
Mufti Saeed Ahmed Golaub - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2014
Can women recite durood while in menses?
During my menstrual cycle am I allowed to recite a durood? I recite durood (from memory) every night 3 times even on my menstrual cycle. The other…
Zameelur Rahman - Mufti Online14 Jan 2014
Women going out to work
In which situations are Girls/women allowed to work?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Jan 2014
Women travelling for 48 miles or more in her menses
What is the Shariah ruling of women travelling more than 48 miles in there menses, when will they be counted as travellers and will have to do Qasar…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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