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Women Guidance
Show all fatawaWhat is the time period of Iddah for the Widow and what are the restrictions?
What is the time period of ‘Iddah for a women whose husband has passed away, and what restrictions does she have – can she meet her relatives?
Is it permissible for women to attend a females only swimming session?
How is it for women to attend a females only swimming session?
Is it permissible to wear eyelash extensions?
Is it permissible to wear eyelash extensions? They are made of silk, and sometimes they are also made of human hair.
Can fully veiled women participate in Dhikr gatherings where men are present?
Can a woman go to such a Dhikr gathering where both males and females are doing Dhikr together, and the woman be in full veiling? It would be great if you could please bless us with proofs alongside…
Women pray in the same room behind men in my University – is their prayer valid?
In my university, there is a small room which is used to pray Salah, therein men and women pray Salah separately. There is a distance of a prayer mat length between the men and women. Women read their…
Must a female divorcee wait for her children to grow up before remarrying?
I married a new Muslim, but he divorced me due to certain reasons. I have two children aged 8 and 12, am I allowed to get married a second time or do I have to wait until they become mature?
Is it permissible for women to grow long nails?
Can a woman keep long nail for her husband if he likes them and finds it attractive?
Can we give formula milk to a child instead of breastfeeding?
Some women give formula milk instead of breastfeeding – is this permissible. What is the ruling regarding this; is it not wājib for them to breastfeed their children?
Can women visit graveyards or shrines of the pious with male mahrams?
Is it permissible for women to visit the graveyard or the shrine of a pious saint with a mahram?
Why were women forbidden from praying in the Masjid?
According to Hanafī Fiqh, how is it for women to go to a Masjid and pray Salāh, and why have they been prevented from praying Salāh in congregation (Jamā’ah). Also, what is the response to those who…
What is the ruling on a woman marrying a non-Muslim man?
How is it for a female Muslim to marry a non-Muslim? My sister has married a non-Muslim and she also knows that it’s not allowed, but she is still with him. If I take my children to her home, they may…
Is it permissible for a Widow to leave the house to work or speak to people during her Iddah?
What restrictions are necessary to consider for an old woman whose husband has just passed away. Can she meet her mahram relatives and also can she converse with them – those who actually come to…
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