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 71 of 71
- Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Is it permissable for a married muslim woman to visit a relative's grave?
Respected Mufti Sahib, 1)I am a married muslim lady who will be visiting India in a couple of months. Last year, my grandfather, with whom I was…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Why is it that in the Indian culture men most always eat before the women?
I feel from a male standpoint, that this is sort of unfair, that the women work soo hard to cook the food and the males eat FIRST. Is this right?,…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam28 Oct 2000
I have a degree but in Islam it does not allow that for women but only for men
As i have a degree but in Islam it does not allow that for women but only for men,is it ok if i work in an environment where there are only women…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2000
The west is often criticised by Muslims for many reasons, such as allowing women go to work.
But shouldnt the west also recieve praise because its always them who intervenve when muslims r being tortured,they stopped Milosovic kiling muslims…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2000
Are women allowed education upto degree level?
I have met many women at university who wear full hijab and say that the people who say women are not allowed out of the house but should remain at…
- Ask Imaam21 Oct 2000
Is it true that women who go to heaven will have one husband whom they will have to share amongst 70 other women as men will have 70 wives.
This is certanily not fair nor is it justice. I'm sure Allah loves us all and women will be treated equally amongst men, because we also are humans…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Is there a ruling concerning women's hair when she's on her period?
Should a woman in her period keep her hair with her until she gets purifies and washes the hair? Are we allowed to throw out hair away or must we…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
I read somewhere that men and women are not allowed to imitate one another in regards to clothing, hair etc.
Women have to wear underwears, and the obvious reason is because of menstruation, they need a sanitary towel to rest on the underwear. So why does…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Is it permissible for a women in her period to recite the Holy Qur'an?
Is it allowed for a woman to recite the Qur'an when she's having her period? In Tirmizi, it says that she ought not to. While on the other hand, a…
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Where in Quran does it say that 1-Women should stay in the confines of her home?2-Women are prohibited to speak in an alluring tone?
I am in my fourth year in the faculty of medecine,does staying at home mean that after 7 years of studying I am not allowed to work,and I should…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2000
What does Islam (Holy Quran, Shariah, Hadith) say , if at all, about the female circucision or FGM - Female Genital Mutilation? Is it permissible or not permissible? Thank you
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu 1. Circumcision for males is Waajib (compulsory) according to Imaam Abu Hanifa. If circumcision…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Oct 2000
Salaam, I would like to know what is the ruling on a married muslim woman dyeing her hair to cover grey hair. Was salaam Jazakullah khairun
Pure black dye is not permissible. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "There will be people who will come later (in my Ummah) and apply…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Sep 2000
It is permissible for the women to work? If permissible, what is the conditions?
Kindly refer Hijaab at www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/hijaab.html and 'When women Emerge' at www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/w_emerge.html and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Sep 2000
What does Quran say about women in Politics as well as women being weaker than men in some instances.
Although, men and women are equal in the eyes of Allah S.W.T., two wome's shahadah is equal to one woman's. What is the reason for that. Many women…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Sep 2000
I wanted to know the meaning and origin of the name "Rida". Is it a male or female name?
Rida in Arabic means the pleasure of Allah. A male and female can be named Rida. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Sep 2000
Is it ok for women to work outside home? I was reading a book on SINS and it said that a woman who must work to support family must work IN her home. Am I doing wrong by working outside my home.
.I do not work in a retail place. My job is a respectable office job involving social work but I do not meet the public. The people I come in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2000
Can women communicate with men over the internet for dawah purposes?
I have been to muslim chat rooms where you can hear their voices as they speak through a microphone. They say their voices aren't soft so it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2000
I would like to know the meaning of mahram. Does this only apply to women travelling for Hajj, Umrah, or in everyday life?
What happens to a widow who has no husband, son, uncles, or brother, but has the finance to go for Hajj/Umrah? Is she not allowed to go or can she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2000
Do pregnant women still have to perform salat when her water bag broke?
When my water bag broke, it was at the time of Fajr solah. I performed solah Fajar before I went to the hospital to give birth my child . Am I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2000
Is it a sunnah or a fard for women to put henna on their hands?
I want to find out whether there is a reference regarding this in the holy Qur'an or in the hadith. Jazakallah-Khair.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2000
Are women allowed to wear pants in Islam? Are women allowed to go to university so that they can become lady doctors?
I want to know if it is permitted for women to wear pants in Islam or if is it considered imitating men.I also wanted to know if it is permitted for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
what is the ruling on men and women mixing socially if they are related by first blood i.e uncle, father or brother with their niece daughter or sister?
There is only 2 years difference between my self and my mums younger brothers. My mother says it is wrong for my to socialse with them is this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
We know that in Islam, Muslim women are allowed to slaughter. Can she do so even when Muslim men are available?
Yes. And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
In one of the editions of AI-Haqq QA, it was said women are not supposed to cut short or shave their hair. Does it mean that the hair must be left to grow for the rest of a woman's life?
It is not permissible for a female to cut her hair. If her hair is long, she should look after it by plaiting it and combing it. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is covering the face for a women wajib or sunnah? In my country alot of ustazah did not adhere to wearing a niqab, can I learn deen from them?
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 Imaam27 Aug 2000
I read that one of the signs of judgement day is women being subordinates to their husbands.
Does this mean that women have no value in Islam?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Are women allowed to talk to men?
Is it haraam for a woman to speak to a non-mahram man if she has no dire need for the speaking? I understand speaking to men is allowed i.e. in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Does 'marrying women of the book' refer to the true Christian and Jews and not to those who believe Isa to be the Son of God, correct?
I ask this because there are Muslim men who marry staunch Christians and Jews on this pretext (usually for obtaining passports).
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Why do Muslim women wear hijabs?
Why Women Should Wear the Veil? Women throughout the world spend millions of Dollars on facial beauty. Companies manufacturing 'beauty' products…
- Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Can a Muslim view a female unclothed?
It is not permissible for a male to see the entire body of a strange female (Ghayr Mahram with whom marriage is permissible). The above ruling…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Can Muslims have a recreational center consisting of swimming pool and tennis courts, if males and females are allowed on seperate days?
The recreational center consists of an Olympic size swimming pool, a small wading pool for children under 5 years of age, two tennis courts and a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is it permissable for a Muslim woman to cut or trim her hair?
ARE WOMEN ALLOWED TO CUT THEIR HAIR? Allah Ta'ala created the Human being, individually perfect - with no stigma of sin and in the best shape. In…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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