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 68 of 71
- Ask Imaam14 Dec 2002
can a women cut her nails during menstruation? Also i hve committed some big sings n i wnat to seek forgiveness for it,pls suggest me in how to do so?
1. It is Makrooh for a female to clip her nails during menstruation. However, if there is a valid reason for her to clip her nails in that state,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Dec 2002
I feel the importance of tableegh work. Women want to go in Jamath 3 or more days. Her children are all from 1 year to eight years age.
The people say leave the children at some friend or relative and go in Jamath. They justify if she had to go to hospital she do the same thing. Is…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2002
When a women has her montly periods can she read?
In principle a women in menses should not touch or recite the holy quraan.She may engage in any other form of zikr, for example: sending durood on…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Nov 2002
Are women allowed to drive?
As far as the actual act of driving is concerned, it is permissible per se for a woman to drive. However, since driving for a woman breaches a…
- Ask Imaam14 Nov 2002
How can we prevent our women from going out for work. My wife always insists me to find a job for her but I am very much against doing that
My wife always insists me to find a job for her but I am very much against doing that. She always complains of getting bored at home. We have two…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam14 Nov 2002
I would like to know the Shariahs point of view about female drivers and what are the limitations ?Kindly substantiate your answer with Hadith and/or Quraan.
As far as the actual act of driving is concerned, it is permissible per se for a woman to drive. However, since driving for a woman breaches a…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam31 Oct 2002
1)If a women has very thick eyebrows and smaill hairs around it, will it be permissible for her to bleach bits of it?
1)If a women has very thick eyebrows and smaill hairs around it, will it be permissible for her to bleach bits of it? 2) if we were looking for a…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam28 Oct 2002
What is the purpose of Masturat Jamat? Questions regarding women, Hijab and their education: Was masturat work designed for women only away from deen?
1. Can you please explain what is the purpose of Masturat Jamat in detail? What is the importance of Masturat Jamat? 2. A brother claimed that his…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
Why must women be 'odebient'? I have read on your site the many ways of creating an 'obedient' wife. Where I come from we train our dogs to be obedient not our people
I have read on your site the many ways of creating an 'obedient' wife. Where I come from we train our dogs to be obedient not our people. How can…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
Can a women wear her pyjames and perform salaah?
On radio Islam the moulana said you are not allowed to wear pyjames anf perform salaah cause you are standing before allah and because a women would…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2002
Husband's biological father my mahram? Step-grandfather? Parent marry their child's in-law? Salaat with a female Imam?
As salaamu'alaikum, please answer the following: 1)Is my husband's father, who had him illegitimately, considered a mahram to me? 2)Is my husband's…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
I need to know what is the fatwa for passing gas from the front in women? will her wadhu be valid?
Passing wind from the front in women does not invalidate the Wudhu. (Fathul Qadeer vol.1 pg.47) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2002
Can women wear pants above ankle?
Its fashionable for women in hijaab to do this right now. I thought it was haraam. Is it?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2002
1)why can't she show them to a mushrik female (who might not even discuss her features etc. with anyone else?). 2)Dowry is 'jahaiz' which is a custom in India/Pakistan
1)I read somewhere that a Muslim female cannot show her hair to a non-muslim female. She has to cover every part of her body except for her face…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam20 Aug 2002
As an Imam should withold certain information, for example.....Am I obligated to tell the male that is interested in this female about her experience
I am an Imam and Hafiz. A lot of people in my community come to me and ask for advise. I try to be thorough and helpful as possible. At times it can…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam15 Aug 2002
can a women put a "loop" as a means for contraceptive under any or specific circumstances
CONTRACEPTION Reversible Chemical - the pill which is taken orally spermicidal jellies used locally. Mechanical - use of condom intra-uterine device…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Aug 2002
Why do masjids in South Africa not cater for females ? Why do alims stop women from going to masjids ?
In a recent jummah bayaan the Imam of a mosque asked why do mosjids not cater for women. And it is wrong to stop women from going to the masjids if…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Aug 2002
I read that it is not allowed to even chat on the internet with non-mahram men or women.
Please i have a friend on the internet for three to four years who is a man though we have never met we just mail each other.I want to stop mailing…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Jul 2002
Is it obligatory to remove pubic hair for women?
Yes, it is obligatory for women to remove pubic hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Muhammad Hashim FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT:…
Moulana Muhammad Hashim - Ask Imaam18 Jul 2002
I work with women at my workplace. Is it a sin to look at them?
Is it a sin to look at women in my workplace? Is it a sin to greet women? Sometimes i dont greet them when i see them and i feel that they think i…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002
I read that white discharge breaks the wazu, but most women have this discharge all the time
I read that white discharge breaks the wazu, but most women have this discharge all the time. Like this we will not be able to pray.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002
Removing of hair from different parts of body for females if their husbands want.
Respectable Mufti Sahb, Assalam-O-Alaikum. Can a woman remove the following hair if her husband orders her or her husband desires (1) Hairs upon…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Jul 2002
Please quote the Hadith about women wearing perfume and going out, and the source of it.
1. Allah's Messenger (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "The perfume for men is the fragrance is apparent but the colour is hidden, and the perfume…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Jun 2002
Are women allowed to ride horses ? Kindly quote at least one proof from the Quraan or Hadith to support your naswer.
A female may ride a horse only if there is a genuine need recognized in Shari'ah to do so and provided she adheres to the laws of Hijaab. (Shaami)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2002
can women recite anything they know from the Quran (from memory) during menses? b) should women say their zuhr prayers (on friday) after the Khutba
a) can women recite anything they know from the Quran (from memory) during menses? b) should women say their zuhr prayers (on friday) after the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2002
Can a women lead an Organisation if there is no one else to accept the responsibilty. what are the guidelines for her?
As Salam U Ailaikum Mufti Sahib. Please help me in solving my problem. Lately I have been appointed as the President of the Islamic Society of our…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jun 2002
Can women cut their hair by any margin? Is there a restriction on the length of women's hair?
{Reason 1: To look beautiful to her husband? Reason 2: To reduce the time wasted in drying the hair.}
Moulana Asad Haffejee - Ask Imaam31 May 2002
Is it permissible for non-Mahram Muslim males and females to greet each other with a verbal salaam, eg. in a work environment? Jazakallah
Q: What is the Shar'ee ruling on Ghayr Mahram (not prohibited in marriage) males and females making Salaam to one another? A: It is not permissible…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2002
Is it allowed for women to go to universities where the male and female are studying together? what about work?
Dear Imam, Peace be upon you. I have the following questions: 1) Is it allowed for women to go to universities where the male and female are…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam30 May 2002
what does islam says about virginity of females ? Is hymen an indicator of virginity? how should a girl without an intact hymen yet a virgin proves her virginity to her husband ?
I have read in many medical magazines that in many cases the hymen breaks even when the girl is a virgin but in our culture and society a virgin…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2002
Is it permissible to study family law? What are the conditions? What if the person wishing to study it is a female? Please answer in detail.
It appears from your question that you wish to study and practice family law. If so, it is clear that Family law according to the Shari'ah is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 May 2002
Can women wear jeans and a jacket with hijab? or skirts with a small slit in the back?
The word, 'Hijaab', in USA is generally understood to be a head covering. If so, it is not permissible for a female to only wear jeans and jacket in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 May 2002
When jamaat brothers perform gush, why do they request to speak to the men folk only, even though a male mahram is around? The females may also obtain some enlightment.
The advice given by the Jamaah to the menfold may be heard behind a curtain, or alternatively, the menfolk may convey the message to their womenfolk…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 May 2002
question about women coverinig their faces ... What do we say to people who ask why didn’t our Prophet (S.A.W.) say this and why is this not written in the Holy Qur’an?
Assalamualaikum, Respected Mufti Sahab. I understand why a woman should cover her face but I don?t know how I can explain it to others who disagree.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 May 2002
Can i read this Pakistani Women's Magazine - 'Pakeeza'? The stories are generally moralled stories and tend to have an Islamic moral to them.
There is this pakistani women's magazine that comes out every month called 'Pakeeza'. It contains both true and fictional stories, as well as health…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 May 2002
Can women remove their hair or cut their nails during their periods?
No, she should not remove them. She should wait until her periods pass. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam1 May 2002
Are women allowed to pierce their navals if no why? or If yes why? What if she does it for her husband because alot of my muslim friends are doing it.
If the piercing for a belly ring is done to beautify oneself for the husband and does not mutilate the body, it is not prohibited. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2002
Assalaamu Alaikum, What are the restrictions for unchaste women wanting to marry. for am i obliged to inform my husband that i am not chaste. jazakallah khair.
i have had many boyfriends and commited non islamic acts. now at the age of 20 wish to marry a religious brother who follows his deen to the best of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
What is the Islamic ruling on female circumcision? Please explain in detail.
It is Mustahabb (commendable) for females to circumcise. It is narrated in an authentic Hadith quoted from Abu Dawood Shareef that during the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2002
Can the women pray in Jamaat of their own? Request you to please provide the reference either way.
It is Makrooh for women to perform Salaat in Jama'at on their own. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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