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 69 of 71
- Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002
Is it legal for Muslim married or non-married women to talk or have a non-Muslim male friend?
Allah Ta'ala says in the noble Qur'aan, 'O, you who believe, do not befriend my enemies .' (Surah 60:1) It is Haraam for any female to unnecessarily…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2002
in Islam why are women not allowed to pluck their eyebrows? more q's below
in Islam why are women not allowed to pluck their eyebrows? I heard the prophet Mohammed had cursed a woman who did so... But can?t you even like do…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2002
is a women allowed to drive, if no plese give deatils?
Q: 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…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Feb 2002
Can women when praying any Salaah in their homes, recite the Qiraat out loud? Also to teach kids, can we pray the complete Salaat out loud, include all the tasbeehs in Rukoo, and Sajood?
(ofcourse no strange men present when reading out loud)
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2002
Can a women can taste her own milk.
1) Can a women can taste her own milk or it is ?GUNNAH?. 2) Can a women can drink her own milk or it is ?GUNNAH?. 3) Can a women can taste or drink…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2002
Will the hoors in Jannah be mindless robots made only for one thing (sex) or will they be like women of the earth with feelings , thoughts and moodswings?
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Jannah is an exposition of Allah's mercy.' (Mishkaat) The purpose of Jannat is to reward sincere…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2002
The Quran mentions that men will have female companions who are not from the line of Adam, what will there be for Earthly women?
I would be grateful if you could answer the above. Jazakallah khair
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2002
Please provide a list of DOs and DON`Ts in terms of worship for women in their periods. There is lot of confusion in terms of what women are allowed to do, and not to do, during their menses.
Some say, they can?t touch the Qur?an, while some say, they can read it. --Specially when women teach a lot of kids at their houses, they can?t give…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam31 Dec 2001
Is it necessary for a woman to attend Eid Pray.One of local Imam said that like men,it is also more rewardable and wajib for a female to attend Eid Prayer.
Please give us reply in the view of Quran and Ahadith.I also heard that Rassulullah(S.A)liked women pryaer at home(specially in the corner of the…
Moulana Muhammad Hashim / Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2001
A homosexual wants to repent. How can he become inclined towards women?
I am very troubled by this problem. Please advise me on how to cure myself of this sin and how to remove my sexual inclination towards men.
for: Shaykh Irshaad Amod / Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2001
Is it obligitary for Muslim women to go to EID prayer and should the girls change names after nikah.
A friend told me of some hadith which says that every muslim women must be taken to EID prayer and if one doesnt have a cloth to cover her then she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2001
Assalam-u-Alaikum, what are the rules for dress of women while offering prayer. Can she offer prayer in half sleeves tight t-shairt with dupatta over it. Wasalam,
Assalam-u-Alaikum, I've few queries regarding the dress of women, 1. can a women wear jeans if it lose so that the body shape is not exposed or a…
Mufti Ebrah - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
As salaam a lay kum It is said when a women experiences pains due to childbirth her sins are forgiven. Please advise if the same is true when an epidural is used.
A female will get the same virtue when she gives birth after being administered an epidural. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
Respected Imam sahib, I know that it’s prohibited in Islam to trim hair for women but I like my wife in short hair, is it permissible. Jazakalllah
Brother, you are correct that it is prohibited for a female to cut or trim her hair. An exemption to a prohibited act is granted only in specific…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Nov 2001
What is the justification, in Islam, of women wearing black, and men wearing white in some Arab countries?
As salaam wa'alaikum, I don't mean for this question to be provocative. I'd just like to know, what is the reason from Quran or Sunnah, that women…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2001
Please ellaborate on whetheror not women are allowed to piersce their navel, or any other part. Only the ear was mentioned in previous questions
Piercing of the navel and other body parts is the fashion of the Kuffaar. It is a trait of the most vile amongst them. In the Qur'aan and Sunnah, we…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2001
Clarification on ShaPing (not ShaVing) the eyebrows by women.
Regarding your response to "Shaping the Eyebrows" (Q3479), you have (repeatedly) stated the Hadith about Shaving the eyebrows [Rasulullah s.a.w.s.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2001
Asalaamualykum I came across this quote in a book....Ali (pbuh) said "Allah created desire in ten parts and He gave nine parts to women and one part to men."
I always thought it was the other way around. I need some detailed explanation for this quote and information on how one can over come their desires.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Nov 2001
1) how can pragnent women do sijda when she feel pain 2)women feel soffocation when she wear heejab
like to ask that my wife is pregnant and she could not be able to bow her head in Sijda in Sallat so as she said she feel pain if she tried to do…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
Sallam is it permissible for women to visit the grave yard and visit the dead and pray faatiah there.
Hadhrat ibn Mas'ood (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'I used to stop you from visiting graves, (now)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2001
Salaam alaikum. I would like to know if it is permissable for non-married women to remove hair off legs and arms by shaving. Jazakallah khairun.
It is permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Sep 2001
What is the Islamic situation on humans born with both, male and female, sexual organs?
The jurists have discussed the laws of a hermaphrodite in great detail. The definition of a hermaphrodite is one who is born with both male and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Sep 2001
Q.1:what are the duties of muslim women if war (jihad) breaks out ? Q.2:Is Qunoot-e-nazila recited after surah Fatiha, or after any surat after surah ?Fatiha
Hadith 1 Hadhrat Nu?maan ibn Basheer (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ?You will see the believers in…
- Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
What is the Islamic law with regard to slave-women? Was it permissible to have relations with these slave-women without a formal marriage ceremony?
Firstly, it should be borne in mind that slavery was not something that was introduced by Islam; on the contrary, it was something that had its…
- Ask Imaam10 Aug 2001
What is the basic regard concerning women shaping their eyebrows in Islam?
No, it is not permissible for females to pluck their eyebrows. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) cursed a Mutanammisa (a female who seeks to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2001
Can a male use the same methods that females use for getting rid of hair in private parts or armpits, as long as what matters is getting rid of this hair.
Yes, the purpose is to remove the unwanted hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2001
Is it permissable for women to wear imitation jewellery? I have heard that women are allowed to wear all imitation jewellery except rings. Is this true?
What is the reason for this?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2001
It is true that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned that women have less intelligence than men. This is recorded in Bukhari Shareef.
Dear Sir, I JUST READ THE FOLLOWING. BOTH MY DAUGHTERS WHO ARE PSYCHOLOGISTS WERE EXCEEDINGLY FURIOUS WHEN THEY SHOWED ME THIS . IF YOU HAD THE…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Assalaamu-Alaikum, is it permissible for a female to cover her hair with a scarf but tie the scarf at the back ? i.e. her neck is visible.
Shukran
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2001
Is is necessary for women to cover their feet while praying salah?
Is it true that women have to wear socks when they pray?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jun 2001
What is the awrah of women? Are the feet included in the aurah of women?
Are the feet included in the awrah of women? Are women allowed to wear for example slippers in public. Also must a woman cover her feet while…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jun 2001
What is the truth of the rights of women in some Muslim Countries?
Is it true that muslim husband can "hit" his muslim wife?. Why in some muslim countries, women is "opressed"?.It is not clear the rights of women in…
- Ask Imaam9 Jun 2001
Is it permissible for women to remove the hair on the legs and arms?
Is it permissible for women to remove hair on the legs and arms? (hair which is not pubic hair).
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jun 2001
Can women use a razor to remove unwanted hair?
Are women allowed to use a Razor? I have heard several times that it is not allowed in Islam for a woman to use metal on her body, i.e. razor as it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 May 2001
Are women allowed to go to the masjid when they have their periods
Please refer the name of the hadith too
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2001
Islam ruling on sodomy, homosexuality and punishment both male and female, married and unmarried couples.
My Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh In the spirit of Islamic brotherhood and in keeping with the Sunnah of…
- Ask Imaam16 May 2001
Are women allowed to wear artificial jewelry?
I?ve heard that women are not allowed to wear artificial gold or silver and it has to be real. Is this true?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2001
Is it permissible for a young, single, Muslim woman to train as a barrister in the kuffaar legal system?
1) Is it permissible for a Muslim to be a barrister/advocate in the British kuffaar legal system? 2) Is it permissible for a young, single, female…
Justice Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Could you please give me a detailed analysis of what a Virgin women should do after being raped.
Please could you tell me if the Virgin female should perform any special prayers, fast etc. JazakAllah for your advise. 2)Has she lost her Vaginity…
- Ask Imaam18 Apr 2001
Are women allowed to wear jeans in front of her husband, or first blood uncles, like chacha, and maamu, and also in front of one's own father?
Assalamualaikum
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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