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 59 of 71
- Mufti Online9 Jun 2013
The correct place for a woman
My husband and I both work and pay bills together. I feel that because I work as well he should be helping me with housework. I do the cooking and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN5 Jun 2013
Is it natural to argue with one’s spouse?
I got married one year ago but now my wife and I are having arguments and at times we don’t talk although we really love each other. We both end up…
Mufti Faraz al- Mahmudi - Mufti Online29 May 2013
Can I make dua for a non-Muslim to accept Islam? I wish to marry him.
Can I pray for a non-muslim guy to accept Islam. I want to get married to that guy if he accepts Islam.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 May 2013
What Tasbeeh should a pregnant women recite?
What Tasbee should a pregnant women recite for blessings from Allah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN16 May 2013
Touching a Prayer Mat during menstruation?
can a woman in haidh (menstruation) touch a musalla (prayer mat) just to fold and put it away? I’m asking this because, I was in a situation where I…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Jamiat KZN15 May 2013
Completing Fasts missed due to Breastfeeding?
Please advise on the ruling regarding a woman who is breastfeeding and fasting in Ramadhaan; if she does not fast does she have to make up the fasts…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online11 May 2013
Elbows touching the ground in sajdah for women
While doing sajdah women should touch their elbows to the ground. This is according to which maslak?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam10 May 2013
Can a pregnant woman visit the graveyard?
I wanted to know that can a pregnent woman go and meet a coma patient and can a pregnent women go in the funeral?
- Mufti Online9 May 2013
Covering the face in ihraam for females
Is it permissible for a female in ihraam to cover her face for a short duration in order to make purdah from non-mahram males (e.g. twenty minutes…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN7 May 2013
Female Method of Sajdah?
What is the correct way for a female to make Sajdah? Is it the same as a male or her elbows should touch the ground?
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online6 May 2013
Iddat period after divorce
I have been divorced for 7 years. The talaq was issued by my then husband in writing but it was at my request. I was married for 10 years and we…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online5 May 2013
My mother is unsure if she was divorced or not?
Please advise on how we can be assisted with the following? My parents divorced in a court of law approx 23 years ago due to my father’s drug…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 May 2013
Why is there no iddat after committing zina?
Why is the waiting period not obligatory after committing fornication?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN29 Apr 2013
Hadith concerning a woman leaving home perfumed?
Can you advise on the degree of authenticity of the following hadith: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When a woman goes out…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online22 Apr 2013
When does iddat of talaaq commence?
I've been separated from my husband since january 28th and have only received my talaaq papers in march. I recently received a proposal and wish to…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Apr 2013
Iddat of a pregnant woman
I am divorced for 2 months, 1 month pregnant. Is it permissible to make nikah or do you have to wait for idath to be over?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Apr 2013
Iddat period for a woman who's husband passed away on the 1st of Jumadal Ula
My father passed away on 1st Jamadulawwal after Juma prayers and was buried that same day after Isha prayers. My Mother is in iddat, kindly tell us…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN19 Apr 2013
Husband Chatting
My husband has many female contacts on Facebook, BBM, and Twitter. He is often on the phone till past mid-night. Once I happened to see the content…
- Mufti Online18 Apr 2013
Gloves and socks for a women
Is it a must to wear gloves and socks for a woman?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN17 Apr 2013
Breastfeeding
What can we do with excess woman milk? Our cousin recently gave birth a baby. But now he eats a little, and after him the extra milk remains. What…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online15 Apr 2013
Marrying two sisters at the same time
Can someone marry his sister in law (sali) at same time while he is already married to her sister? I mean can I marry my sister in law (Sali)…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Apr 2013
Marrying the daughter of a woman one touched over her clothes with lust
A boy who was baaligh, touched a woman. the boy was full of lust but the woman was fast asleep. he touched her over her clothes. She did not wake…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Apr 2013
Breastfeeding through medication
My wife and I cannot have children however we are considering "adoption" but in the sense of fostering, i.e. ensuring that the child would not take…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Apr 2013
Iddat period of divorce
A husband uttered divorce thrice. The wife served iddat for one month and went back to the husband. Several months have passed and the wife has now…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam12 Apr 2013
Is It Permissible For Women To Pluck Their Eyebrows?
I live in saudi arabia and i noticed that most women completely pluck their eye brows and paint them. Is this permissible?
- Mufti Online10 Apr 2013
Woman in ihraam's return flight is booked before her period ends
When a lady goes in ihraam and her periods begin, if her return flight is booked before her periods end, is there any leeway for her and what should…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Apr 2013
Allah Ta'ala curses women who ride horses
Is it true that in the Hadith Allah Ta'ala curses women who ride horses? If yes, how authentic is the Hadith and what is the ruling of this Hadith…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Apr 2013
Women driving
If my mother is to travel alone to a shop to purchase some item, is it necessary for me to accompany her? She will be driving. Also, if accompanying…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Apr 2013
Women riding horses
Is it permissible for women to ride horses?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Apr 2013
Marrying the daughter of a woman one touched with lust
A person has been married since 16 years and has three daughters( 14, 12, 7 yrs) and a son (3yrs). One or two year before marriage his mother in law…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam6 Apr 2013
Is it permissible to write the Ayahs of the Quran during menses without touching the paper?
I am an artist and I have found that it is safest for me to produce works when I am on my menses. This is because during this time I don’t need to…
Abdul Hannan Nizami - Ask Imaam3 Apr 2013
Is it permissible to write the Ayahs of the Quran during menses without touching the paper?
I am an artist and I have found that it is safest for me to produce works when I am on my menses. This is because during this time I don’t need to…
Abdul Hannan Nizami - Jamiat KZN28 Mar 2013
Balancing the rights of husband and parents?
I want to know – is it true that in Islam a guidance of a husband is the law for his wife, she must implicitly obey him. And may a husband forbid…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online25 Mar 2013
Performing Taraweeh Salaah behind the men
In a nearby musjid, there are accommodations for women to pray taraaweeh behind the men. The women prayer area is such that there are different…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Mar 2013
Women travelling alone overseas
I have got a question and I need an Islamic advice about it. I got married in England to my cousin 4 years ago and I'm originally from Pakistan. We…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Mar 2013
Bay'at for women
What is the correct age to become bayt? Do females have to become bayt? Does the wife have to become bayt to the same person her husband chose?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Mar 2013
Celebrating International Women's Day
Can we celebrate International Women's Day?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN12 Mar 2013
Waiting at a Musalla while in menses?
Q. is it Ok for a Woman to Wait at a Jamaat Khana for Females For her Lift Whilst she is in a State of Menses?
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Jamiat KZN11 Mar 2013
Female going for Umrah without a Mahram
Q. Can a woman of over 50 who does not have a Mahram available travel for Umrah alone.
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Jamiat KZN8 Mar 2013
Ghusl after using vaginal cream?
Q. If a woman has to use a vaginal inserting cream twice a day, does she need to take ghusl everytime she uses the cream?
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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