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  • If a woman receives assistance, there is no need to work in a place of mixing

    Asalaam aleykumWhat if an unmarried woman that lives in the west and where it is not easy to find a workplace where there is only woman. Is it then permissble for her to choose a workplace where there is as little mixing between men and woman as possible, where she do not have to be alone with a male and interact with so much, but still be in a mixed.. More

  • The definition of 'Jilbaab'

    Assalamu Alaikum, I request you to present a reply to me personally instead of directing me to different fatwas for this curious question of mine, with regard to the 'jilbab'. From the Hadith of Bukhari Book 8 #347, we observe the Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded Muslimahs to venture outdoors wearing the jilbab, even if it meant borrowing one from.. More

  • Wearing a jacket over the Jilbaab

    Salam alaikum,is it allowed for a woman to wear a jacket above the khimar. Some say you cannot, because it shows the form of the shoulders.Is it allowed to wear it, if you let the jacket open and do not close it, so that the jacket will be more loose on the body?May Allah reward you .. More

  • Wearing baggy sports pants in a mixed PE class

    Salam,I had send in a question before, my fatwa number was 2557556.I had read all the fatwas that you guys gave to me and found that there were 3 fatwas that were helpful for my question, but I need more clarification. I understand that "trousers" are not haram, and Muslim women shouldn't wear clothes that are meant to be worn for men and disbelievers... More

  • The forearm is part of the woman's ‘Awrah according to most scholars

    As-salaamu 3laikum, Some Muslim sisters in my country wear hijab but I usually think it is not correct hijab when I see them because of two things: First, sometimes they leave part of their forearm bare. Secondly, the clothes they use often have attractive designs and embroidery on them. According to the conditions on your fataawa about this, that would.. More

  • A woman pointing at a non-Mahram man

    Is a woman allowed to point her finger towards a ghair mehram (steward) just to calm her small kid down or sooth him who is crying. Please note that this act happens when the steward is approaching towards them, meaning he can also notice this act when it happens. Her husband is also sitting besides her and they are travelling in an aircraft. Or you.. More

  • Man called wife having to drive daughter to prayer a 'misfortune'

    Asallam U Alaikum, please tell me if this was a sinful statement. The wife had to pick their 16 year old daughter up from work everyday if she has to work longer hours to work that week. The husband said this will be a 'problem' or 'museebah' for you to go everday to pick her up to pray ,so it is better she works less hours. The husband wasn't calling.. More

  • Removing Hijab because of pain on head

    Al Salam Alikom ... I'm a young girl who is wearing hijab for more than 10 years now since this time and my hair is falling that I become bold in some areas of my head, recently I started a therapy for my hair which is an injection in the head and this injection makes my head hurts a lot as it has some painful side effect, I can't put hijab for days.. More

  • There is no evidence that a woman has to cover her head when cooking

    assalam o alykum i have read somewhere that nabi saw went to some ones home and he did not meal their because the women of that house made meal without covering there head. so wanna ask this that is it sahih or daif. jezakkillah .. More

  • Modest dress without covering the hair is not Hijab

    Aoa, I was wondering that if a women does not take hijab but dresses very modestly and keeps her hair tied up and is very religious in other aspects,does that make her of those in the hadees mentioned of sinning openly,a mujahirin? .. More

  • Ruling on helping a non-Mahram woman in distress

    assalamu alaikum brother I would like to know if a muslim would be rewarded for good deeds done to a non mahram women. for example when I was studying I used to help a sister who was in a great deal of stress and I helped her with her studying, financially and general help weekly. this involved speaking to her etc and I would like to know if I would.. More

  • No harm in wearing Hijab in presence of women

    Assalamo'alaikum Warahmatullah!!! I am a teacher in an all girls international school in Saudi. I used to wear Tarha even if I'm with women, because I believe this is the safest way not to be seen my hair by any non-mahram. My Muslim arab coordinator wants me to remove it. According to her in Shari'a it's not necessary to wear hijab if you're with women... More

  • Swimming in a mixed pool

    My husband recently joined a club which provides all facilities including swimming, tennis, football etc, both with and without formal classes. Given that there is a lack and limited access to physical activity while staying in today's apartment complexes and also to teach our boys swimming which is a Sunnah, we've decided to use the club facilities... More

  • The definition of Jilbaab

    Assalamu Alaikum, I request you to present a reply to me personally instead of directing me to different fatwas for this curious question of mine, with regard to the 'jilbab'. Is it a particular kind of dress/head covering? Does any dress in any style but which fulfils the requirements of hijab become a 'jilbab'? Please define the 'jilbab' as mentioned.. More

  • She studies at a mixed school where she is not allowed to wear Hijab

    Aselam Aleykum. A sister is inshallah planning to become a gynecologist because there are very few female doctors to treat female patients. But the problem is that she goes to a female high-school where she's not allowed to wear the hijjab within the school compound and there are male teachers around. And if she changes this school which is known for.. More