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.
By Darul Ifta
Women’s Issues & Work fatawa — page 8 of 71
- Ibn Masood5 Oct 2023
Females visiting the graveyard
Are women allowed to visit the cemetery, even if they remain sitting in the car in the cemetery yard?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood19 Sep 2023
Haidh after menopause and other female-related issues
1. If a lady has an internal or papsmear, should she perform Ghusl? 2. A lady who is past the menopause state, has a procedure done in hospital. She…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online18 Sep 2023
Women visiting Islamic historic sites
When a person goes for Umrah, or makes ziyarat of Masjid Aqsa, visits Jordan, etc. and there are graveyards like Jannatul Baqee etc. should women…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Sep 2023
Breastfeeding while pregnant
I have a one and a half year old daughter and my intention was to breastfeed her till she reaches the age of 2 as per the Islamic ruling. However I…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown16 Sep 2023
Is Niqāb Necessary?
I do have a question. Could you let me know if the Niqab is necessary to wear or if it’s optional and if there any benefits for the female for…
Arib Raza - Mufti Online14 Sep 2023
Wife leaving the home to work to support her parents
I want to ask about my situation. I have 2 kids, one is 3.5 years old and the second is 2.5 years old. My wife's father has retired and my wife…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood12 Sep 2023
Female reciting audibly in Salaah
If a woman reads slightly audibly in Salaah, will this invalidate her Salaah or not?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN12 Sep 2023
Making Masah on the tape applied over Mehndi
Q. When a female applies mehndi (henna), a tape is sometimes placed on the mehndi so that it properly sets and dries. Can she make Masah on the tape…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Jamiat KZN31 Aug 2023
Rules of Nifaas (Post-Natal Bleeding)
Q. I’d like to know more about Nifaas and the rulings on what and what not to do in the period after birth. Can you have your ghusl bath if you stop…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Jamiat KZN29 Aug 2023
Missing Salaah due to waking up late
Q. If a person wakes up 10 minutes before Sunrise and needs to perform Ghusal and let’s say that person takes 15/20 minutes to perform Gusal, and…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Azaadville26 Aug 2023
Women Visiting The Graveyard
My mother insists on going to the graveyard to visit the graves of our relatives. Kindly confirm whether it is allowed for women to visit the…
- Camperdown24 Aug 2023
Can a female wax, shave and clip her nails during menstruation?
Assalaam mu alaikum Respected Mufti saheb Can a female wax, shave and clip her nails during menstruation? Please advise Was Salaam
Uthman ad-Dagestani - Mufti Online23 Aug 2023
Muslim woman working
I am a 19 year old Muslim female. I want to do a vacation job because I am on holiday from university. I will be working in a ladies only…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Aug 2023
Using deodorant during iddah
I recently got divorced. I am in my iddah. I know I am not allowed to wear perfumes, make up and jewellery etc. But is it permissible for me to use…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Aug 2023
Spotting after nifaas
A woman had nifaas for 40 days. She then spotted for 2 weeks. She had five months of no bleeding. She spotted for two weeks. She had 13 days of no…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Aug 2023
Woman in iddat leaving the home due to fear of being alone
A girl is currently sitting iddat in her father and mother in law's house. Her ex husband is a total lost case. The ex husband's parents have…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN14 Aug 2023
A woman should apply fragrance exclusively for her husband
What is the reference of this Hadith? It is narrated that Umar ibn al-Khattab went out on the day of ‘Eid and passed by a group of women. He noticed…
Moulana Suhail Motala - Jamiat KZN10 Aug 2023
Appointing a Wakeel for Nikah in the absence of a Wali
I am a female who intends on making Nikah. However my father has passed away and I don’t have a brother, any grandfathers or paternal uncles. Can my…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Ibn Masood9 Aug 2023
Celebrating “Women’s Day”
What are the implications of the modern society, especially Muslim women, celebrating and wishing each other a “Happy Women’s Day”?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online7 Aug 2023
Receiving mahr in the form of property
A women received mehr in the form of property upon marriage from her deceased husband, and has chosen to marry a new person. Must the family of the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood5 Aug 2023
Females attending ladies programs
An Aalim is having a few programs in our town including a ladies program. Is there more reward for the ladies to attend the program in person, or to…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood5 Aug 2023
Female pretending to be a male when communicating with a male
Is it permissible for a female to pretend to be a male when texting a male for business/trade purposes?
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN4 Aug 2023
Wife Changing her Last Name after Marriage
Many Muslim women take their husband’s last name (surname) when they marry. I have heard different views on this; some say it is Haram and others…
[Mufti] Muhammad ibn Adam - Ibn Masood1 Aug 2023
Females driving
Are women allowed to drive? Will the Mas’alah be the same as females riding horses?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville1 Aug 2023
Intermingling Between Male And Female Teachers
1. Is it permissible for male teachers and female teachers to sit together in meetings without any barrier in between? 2. Are male teachers and…
- Mufti Online29 Jul 2023
Sajdah for a woman
When a woman is in sadjah, how should her bottom be positioned?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam26 Jul 2023
To what extent can 2 females have physical relationship with each other?
1) can two females kiss each other on lips? 2) can they french kiss? 3) To what extent can 2 females have physical relationship with each other?
- Mufti Online23 Jul 2023
Women attending a nikaah at the masjid in the female section
Are women allowed to attend a nikaah at the masjid in the female section?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Jul 2023
Women reading Zuhr Salaah on Friday before the jumuah khutbah
Is it permissible for women to read zuhr salaah on Friday before the khutbah since they are not reading jumuah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN11 Jul 2023
Permissibility of Lash extensions
Q. What is the ruling regarding lash extensions?
Mufti Moosa Salie - Mufti Online27 Jun 2023
Wife wearing western and eastern attire in the boundary of her home for her husband
Is it permissible for my wife to dress in jeans, heels, and other very provocative western and eastern attire in the boundary of our home? There is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Jun 2023
Woman inducing her periods before its date
Is it permissible in Islam to induce periods before its date, if there’s a doubt of pregnancy?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Jun 2023
Marrying a Shia
I am a sunni girl, Sayyed by cast and got a proposal from a Khoja Shia non Sayyed boy. My question is, is it ok to get married into a Shia family?…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Camperdown15 Jun 2023
Can a mentally ill person be a Mahram for Hajj and Walī for Nikah?
If there is a mentally ill person as your mahram do they count as your wali for hajj and nikkah
Adil Sadique - Mufti Online14 Jun 2023
Women attending Deeni programmes
In Durban, there are certain programs that are being scheduled to take place. These programs are being promoted by an organization and the programs…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Jun 2023
Calculating iddat of divorce that was issued during haidh
I am currently observing my iddat. My husband divorced me. According to shariah, my iddat period was 3 months/3 menstrual cycles. When he gave…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Jun 2023
Women going out to learn how to use a gun
Are women allowed to learn how to use a gun (lessons) but the basics only?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN7 Jun 2023
Why is Homosexuality Prohibited?
Salam! I am a teenager from pakistan. I am 17 and doing my a levels. Several people around me are supporters of the lgbtq community. As much as I…
Bilal Yusuf Pandor - Jamiat KZN6 Jun 2023
Homosexuality and the Biological Argument
How should we respond to people who say that there is a biological basis for homosexuality?
- Mufti Online4 Jun 2023
Taking one's wife back during the iddah of khula
1. Can a husband take his wife back during the iddah of khula? Would there have to be a new nikaah even though it is during the iddah? 2. Is the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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