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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 70 of 71
- Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Is it allowed for females to wear pants and shirts inside the Abaya?
I wear jeans (pants and tight shirts) inside my abaya. I know that women are not allowed to dress like men, but when I wear them, no one can see me.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Is it permissable to sterilise a grown female cat?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu It is permissible to sterilise a cat. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Prophet Muhammed (saw) cursed those women who plucked their eyebrows
You say Allah does not like those who alter their looks, But how comes women can stop having children or not have them at all just to keep her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
Women cutting their hair
I know you have said that it is not permissable for women to cut their hair. But is there actually any hadith that says that women cannot do such? I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Is there a hadith stating that women should were their scarves and what is the sin for not doing so?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu Allah Taãla mentions in the Noble Qur'an, '(O Muhammad (Sallallaahu…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Mufti Sahib, Can a female travel in a different car then her mahram more than 48 miles, while her mahram is in the car in front of her car?
Are females alowed to give salam to men? Even in the case where a female is writing a letter to a Moulana or Mufti? Is it permissible for a female…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Is it permissable for men or women to remove the hair between eyebrows?
I read on islam-qa.com that this is permissable since the hair between the eyebrows isn't part of them, can you verify that please.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Mar 2001
About women attending prayers in the mosque
I am hearing contradictory views regarding the prayer of women in the mosque from different Alims. Please let me know which is the best for the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2001
Is it true that the Prophet (SAW) said that men have been endowed with more akal (intellect) than women by Allah SWT? Also how does this relate to decision making b/n a married couple.
Can you also include the actual hadith please. Jazakallahu Khairan.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2001
What is the logic behind a women being allowed to travel a short distance with a ghair mahram and not long distance?
According to the Shariah it is permissable for a women to travel in a car with a ghair mahram so long as there are other women with her but why is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2001
You have stated that women can not cut their hair. Please rovide support for this statmetn.
Due to hygienic and medical reasons, hair cutting and grooming for women and men is necessary at this day and age.
- Ask Imaam26 Feb 2001
Looking at women in the eye while conversing, wife not responsive, and drinking medicine containing alcohol.
1. In America if you don't look at anybody in the eye while conversing with them they consider it as an insult, especially if one is speaking with a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2001
Is it allowed for a male to chat with a female ONLY about Islam, in the presence of other people in the chat room? The female will be treated as a sister.
It is not permissible for you to chat with females. You may refer them to reliable Islamic sites or advise them to refer to their local Ulama. We…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Are women really inferior to men?
Islam does not allow equal treatment to women, this is because she can be forced to sleep with her husband, refusing to sleep with him is a sin. But…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Is it permissible for a women to pierce her nose for the purpose of wearing jewellery?
Is the practice of nose-piercing permissible in Islam? May Allah reward you.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2001
I would like to know if it is permissable for a Muslim women to have her hair done by a non-Muslim women for beautifying purpose for her husband?
A Muslim woman may beautify her hair for her husband without cutting or trimming her hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
Can women wear jewlery around the ankle, like a chain?
I heard from someone that its forbidden in islam as during the prohets time, prostitutes should wear a chain around the ankle to indicate that they…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
Is it ok for me, an adult Muslim male, to communicate with my first cousin who is an adult Muslim female?
By communicate I mean exchanging emails; and not for the sake of nikah or other purpose but for mentioning general goings on. Jazakallah.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Is it permissable for women to bleach the hair using the various products available in the market?
It is permissible for a female to bleach their hair on condition the bleach does not have Haraam (impure) ingredients in it. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
How do I control my gaze (e.g looking at females) when I am at university?
I find this very difficult to do as I am not married and cannot find a suitable wife at the moment. Please reccommend me something which is easy for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
What measures should i take to have minimum encounter with females?
Actually I study in a cooeducational college.There are girls as well as boys in my class. Now what measures should i take to have the least possible…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Getting hair cut from female barber
Getting hair cut from female barber, specially here in the USA you would find females barbers at most of the haircut places. (any difference of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Tell me about undershave for men and women? and having girl friend in Islam?
The area of shaving for a person (male/female) is above and around the private parts. The area immediately under the navel is not to be shaven. If…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Is it permissable to employ adult male servant in the house where the women is staying alone?
No, it is not permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
I am a Turkish Muslim man. Good looking women: how can I protect myself from devil's eye and nazar?
When Women Emerge by Madrasah Ta'leemuddeen - Isipingo Beach No Muslim has the slightest iota of doubt in the fact that the Qur'an is absolutely…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Feb 2001
Can a Muslim woman use tampons?
I am aware that a woman and her sexual parts must remain pure for her husband only. I have heard that wearing a tampon during menstruation is a form…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2001
Can women wear mascara? I'm confused as some people say that mascara is haram but some say it is like a normal cosmetic product as in wearing eyeshadow. Is mascara not haram to apply?
It is permissible for a female to beautify herself with Mascara. However, she should not expose her beauty to Ghayr Mahaarim (not prohibited in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - 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 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
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 Imaam20 Jan 2001
Are men and women allowed to read Salaat together?
I was once told by an Alim that a man cannot pray salaat in the same room as a women at home unless it is the wife of the individual due to purdah.…
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
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 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 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
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…
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